The American Revolution

Which of the following statements best summarizes the causes of the French and Indian War?

• The French and the British were struggling over power and territory in North America.

• The French and Indians didn’t like each other.

• The British didn’t like the Indians.

• The French were fur traders.

Why was the Declaration of Independence written?

• To describe the rights all people should have.

• Explain why governments are established and describes the citizen’s rights if the government acts unfairly.

• Declares the colonies’ independence from Britain.

• All of the answer choices are correct.

People who remained faithful to Britain and opposed the war for independence are known as?

• Loyalist/ Tories

• Patriot/ Whigs

• Hessian

• Militia

People who fully supported American independence from Britain are identified as?

• Loyalist/ Tories

• Patriots/ Whigs

• Hessian

• Militia

Why were the colonist protesting during the Boston Tea Party?

• They felt they were being taxed unfairly because they did not have representation in the British Government.

• They did not like the type of tea that was shipped to them.

• They were bored and needed something to do.

• They wanted the ships to leave.

A small army made up of ordinary citizens who are trained to fight in an emergency is known as a

• Militia

• Gang

• Crew

• Friends

To refuse to buy one or more goods from a certain source or an organized refusal by many people is known as

• Boycott

• Repeal

• Revolution

• Tyranny

A forcible overthrow of a government or social order in favor of a new system is

• Revolution

• Repeal

• Boycott

• Tyranny

A revolution is a war that:

• changes an economic system
• changes a government
• changes a colonial system
• allows a nation to gain territory

Which of the following was an American advantage in the Revolution?

• A good cause to fight for
• Powerful navy
• Well trained army
• Strong form of government