USI. 6 American Revolution

What British legislation led to the American Revolution?

(Pick 2)

• Northwest Ordinance

• Emancipation Proclamation

• Stamp Act

• Proclamation of 1763

Look at the picture above. What do you think the colonists might be yelling?

• "Washington for President"

• "No taxation without Representation"

• "On to Richmond!"

• "King George is the best!"

Use the map above. According to the Proclamation of 1763, in which area were the colonists forbidden to settle?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

What was one reason that Great Britain imposed the Stamp Act?

• To pay for the tea that was thrown into the Harbor

• To pay the colonists to be representatives in Parliament

• To pay the cost of the French and Indian War

• To pay for the colonial militia to defend each colony

Which were sources of colonial dissatisfaction with Great Britain? (choose three)

• Treatment of Native Americans

• Power of Colonial Governors

• Availability of British goods

• Representation in Parliament

• Taxes

Who was most likely to make this statement?

"I hate the power of our colonial governors. He doesn't have my interests at heart."

• A Loyalist

• A European Philosopher

• A Patriot

• A French settler in Quebec

Who does this timeline describe?

• Ben Franklin

• Patrick Henry

• John Adams

• Paul Revere

One of the more tragic events that led to the American Revolution centered on a group of individuals throwing snowballs at Redcoat. The British soldiers opened fire and killed a number of unarmed individuals. The incident is...

• Lexington and Concord

• The Boston Massacre

• Winter at Valley Forge

• The Boston Tea Party

What are the "certain unalienable rights" stated in the Declaration of Independence?

• Right to govern oneself in a democracy

• Right to travel to the colonies

• Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness

• Right to own land

According to the Declaration of Independence, where does the government get its power?

• The King

• The People

• The Legislature

• The Governors