American Revolution

Why did The Sons of Liberty dump tea in the Boston Harbor?

• Because the British Parliament passed the Tea Act

• Because British Parliament passed the coercive acts.

• Because British Parliament passed the Quartering act.

What was the Boston Massacre?

• The Second Continental Congress

• An event were unarmed colonist were shot by British soldiers

• An event where the Sons of Liberty dumped tea in the Boston Harbor

What was the colonists slogan to protest not having representation in British Parliament?

• We want representation

• No more taxes

• No taxation without representation

Which event united colonists against King George?

• Westward expansion

• The passing of the Stamp Act

• The French and Indian War

The French and Indian war caused King George to enforce new _______ on the colonists.

• Taxes

• Stamps

• Tea

Who was Commander in Chief of the Continental Army

• John Adams

• King George

• George Washington

Who convinced France to assist the colonist during the American Revolution

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Adams

• Benjamin Franklin

How did King George feel about the American colonies gaining independence?

• He was in support of it.

• He was against it

Thomas Jefferson:

• Was the main author of the Declaration of Independece

• Was famous for his midnight ride

• Was against the American Revolution

Why did the Battle of Lexington and Concord begin?

• The colonists dumped tea in the Boston Harbor

• The British soldiers wanted to find the colonists weapons.

• The sons of liberty were created.