American Revolution Review

What was the saying the colonists used to resemble their frustration with Britain and their numerous unfair taxes?

• “Leave us alone England!”

• “God save the Queen!”

• “The British are coming!”

• “No taxation without representation!”

What was the stamp act?

• A tax on mail.

• A tax on paper documents.

• A tax on tea.

• A tax on anime

What was the Boston Tea Party?

• When drunk colonists spilled tea in Boston Harbor

• A protest where colonists stole the tea chests in Boston

• A protest where colonist threw tea into Boston Harbor.

• A party where colonists imbibed tea under the Boston Bridge.

Who were the patriots?

• The colonists loyal to America.

• The colonists loyal to George Washington.

• The colonists loyal to Britain.

• The colonists loyal to France.

Who is the brilliant 33 year old aristocrat who wrote the Declaration of Independence?

• George Washington

• Alexander Hamilton

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Adams

Who were the Hessians?

• German soldiers

• Colonists loyal to England

• Russian soldiers

• Continental Army

The 2nd Continental Congress declared independence from Britain on July 2nd, 1776. What date did they ratify (approve) it?

• September 11th, 2001

• December 25th, 2021

• July 17th, 1980

• July 4th, 1776

Who does Jefferson say has been suffering and now has a duty to form a new government?

• Slaves

• Colonists

• British

• Loyalists

Select all that apply: What were the main reasons for the suffering of the Continental Army at Valley Forge?

• Lack of food

• Lack of clothing

• The heaters were broken

• Disease

True or False: The British won the Battle of Trenton.

• True

• False