American Revolution Review

Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?

• George Washington

• Benjamin Franklin

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Adams

Parliament felt they had the right to tax the colonies, but colonists thought they shouldn't be taxed. Why?

• The colonists had to pay rent instead.

• The colonists had NO representation in Parliament.

• The King hadn't said please.

Which document states that all people have the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness?

• Constitution

• Pledge of Allegiance

• Declaration of Independence

True or False: The Declaration of Independence gave reasons for independence and ideas of self-government.

• True

• False

Who served in the Continental Army and fought for independence?

• Loyalists

• Patriots

• Neutralists

Loyalists were individuals who remained loyal to _________ during the American Revolution.

• Great Britain

• The colonies

• America

Who did neutralists fight for during the American Revolution?

• Continental Army

• Neutralists did not take sides.

• Great Britain

Which side did the American Indians fight on during the American Revolution?

• Patriots

• Loyalists

• Some fought alongside the Patriots, while others fought with the British.

_________ took on more responsibilities to help support the war effort (taking care of farms, making supplies for soldiers, etc.)

• American Indians

• African Americans

• Women

• Soldiers

Some ________ African Americans supported the British who promised freedom after the war.

• free

• enslaved