Causes of the American Revolution

When did Congress approve the Declaration of Independence?

• January 1, 1776

• July 4, 1976

• July 4, 1776

• December 25, 1876

Great Britain's law making assembly.

• Patriot

• Parliament

• Propaganda

• Loyalist

Who was the MAIN writer of the Declaration of Independence?

• Thomas Paine

• Benjamin Franklin

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Adams

Who said "Give me liberty , or give me death"?

• James Otis

• Thomas Jefferson

• Patrick Henry

• John Adams

A person who believes that colonists should remain loyal to the King or England

• Patriot

• Loyalist

• orator

• delegate

a civilian army used only in emergencies

• protest

• militia

• boycott

• tariff

Which organization was formed to communicate news throughout the colonies?

• Albany Congress

• First Continental Congress

• Second Continental Congress

• Committee of Correspondence

Which 1765 act placed a tax on every kind of printed material?

• The Stamp Act

• The Townshend Act

• The Sugar Act

• The Tea Act

What was someone called that wanted to be independent and free of British rule?

• Loyalist

• orator

• Patriot

• delegate

Which 1767 act taxed imported goods, such as glass, paint, and tea?

• The Sugar Act

• The Stamp Act

• The Tea Act

• The Townshend Act