American Revolution and War of 1812

What were some causes of the American Revolution?

• The American Revolution was caused by a lack of tea in the colonies.

• Taxation without representation, the Stamp Act, the Boston Tea Party, and the Intolerable Acts.

• The American Revolution was caused by a disagreement over the national anthem.

• The American Revolution was caused by a shortage of paper for printing.

Name one key event of the American Revolution.

• Boston Tea Party

• Invention of the telephone

• Battle of Gettysburg

• Signing of the Declaration of Independence

Who was the commander-in-chief of the Continental Army during the American Revolution?

• Thomas Jefferson

• Benjamin Franklin

• John Adams

• George Washington

Which battle is known as the turning point of the American Revolution?

• Battle of Bunker Hill

• Battle of Saratoga

• Battle of Yorktown

• Battle of Lexington and Concord

Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Adams

• Benjamin Franklin

• George Washington

What were some causes of the War of 1812?

• British impressment of American sailors, British support of Native American resistance, and American desire for territorial expansion

• British taxation of American goods, French aggression towards American ships, and American desire for independence

Name one major battle of the War of 1812.

• Battle of Gettysburg

• Battle of Waterloo

• Battle of Yorktown

• Battle of New Orleans

Who was the President of the United States during the War of 1812?

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Adams

• James Madison

Which city was burned down by the British during the War of 1812?

• Philadelphia

• Boston

• Washington, D.C.

• New York City

Who composed the poem that later became the lyrics of the United States national anthem?

• George Washington

• Francis Scott Key

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Adams