American Revolution

Who wrote Common Sense?

• George Washington
• Thomas Jefferson
• Benjamin Franklin
• Thomas Paine

The Continental Congress members that signed the Declaration of Independence in 1776 could be tried for this crime.

• Treason

• Bribery

• Espionage

• Simony

What is the main idea of this image?

• Colonies that support England are snakelike.
• The Colonies need to unite in order to survive.
• Colonial trade will not be successful unless all regions are involved.
• Colonial unity is as dangerous as a snake and must be avoided.

Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?

• George Washington

• Sam Adams

• John Adams

• Thomas Jefferson

Why did the leaders of the colonies meet at the 2nd Continental Congress?

• To raise taxes for the war
• To gain Great Britain's support
• To begin a strong national defense with an army led by George Washington
• Established an alliance with the US and France

The Declaration of Independence has 27 grievances against King George III. What is a grievance?

• reasons for the "break-up" (a complaint)

• a last ditch effort to get back together (last chance)

• reasons why the colonies like King George (a positive review)

• peace treaty between US and England

Thomas Paine's pamphlet "Common Sense" was trying to convince colonists to...

• Boycott British taxes
• Shoot British troops
• Remain loyal to King George III
• Declare independence from Britain 

What was one result of the Treaty of Paris of 1783?

• Great Britain recognized the United States as an independent country.

• Competing Seminole and Spanish claims in West Florida were resolved.

• The British navy agreed to stop pressing American sailors into service.

• British territory in eastern Canada was ceded to France.

Which battle started the American Revolution?

• Battle of Yorktown
• Lexington and Concord
• Saratoga
• Trenton and Princeton

Finish this American Colonist Motto, "No Taxation without..."

• Transportation
• Relaxation
• Sensation
• Representation