American Revolution

What is a turning point?

• a point that turns.

• it is a place where a driver turns on their blinker.

• between hole 9 and 10.

• An event that causes an important change.

The American Revolution was between the 13 Colonies and _____

• Germany

• Great Britain

• France

• Spain

Select ALL the events that led to the American Revolution.

• Stamp Act

• Boston Massacre

• Boston Tea Party

• Declaration of Independence

TRUE or FALSE: There were some battles of the American Revolution in England.

• True

• False

Which answer choice describes a patriot?

• They are loyal to their country.

• they want independence from Great Britain

• loyalists to Great Britain

• They are willing to fight for their beliefs.

Which answer choice describes the Tories?

• Supporters of the American Revolution

• Advocates of the French Revolution

• loyalists to Great Britain

• Opponents of the Industrial Revolution

This founding father was chosen as the commander of the colonial army.

• Thomas Jefferson

• Benjamin Franklin

• George Washington

• John Adams

What were the TWO problems with the Continental Congress' money?

• The paper money was worthless

• The colonies had no money without Great Britain

• Great Britain owed them a lot of money, but weren't paying it back.

• They relied on states to send contributions for military supplies and soliders' wages

What country did the colonies form an alliance with during the Revolution?

• Germany

• France

• Japan

• Mexico

What ADVANTAGES did Great Britain have over the colonies? (select all that apply)

• professional soldiers

• largest navy in the world

• they had the infrastructure to produce weapons and supplies

• large bank