Demo of Learning - American Revolution

1. What did the Declaration of Independence list?

• 2. A plan for the American Revolution

• 1. A list of demands from the colonists.

• 1. A list of potential allies for the colonists.

• 1. A series of specific grievances against the British government.

 All of the following are grievances listed in the Declaration of Independence EXCEPT:

• Taxation without representation

• Mercantilism

• Proclamation of 1763

• King George III and the colonists would agree to become alliances

Which of these is a grievance from the Declaration of Independence?

• 1. Colonists born in America were prohibited from holding elected office.

• 1. Colonists were forced to quarter troops in their homes.

• 1. Colonists were not eligible to become officers in the British army.

• • Colonists were required to serve a year in their colony’s militia. 

Which excerpt from the Declaration of independence best explains why colonists were unhappy about their lack of representation in the British parliament?

• “He has refused to pass other Laws for the accommodation of large districts of people.”

• 1. “For imposing Taxes on us without our Consent.”

• 1. “He has refused his Assent to laws, the most wholesome and necessary for the public good.”

• 1. “For transporting us beyond Seas to be tried for pretended offences.”

      5.  How did the Declaration of Independence justify the need for the American Revolution?

1. Which groups believed that the British government had become distant and unresponsive to the needs of the colonies?

• 1. Native Americans

• 1. British Crown

• 1. Patriots

• 1. Loyalists

Which group drafted the Declaration of Independence in 1776? 

• 1. Native Americans

• 1. Patriots

• 1. Loyalists

• 1. British Crown 

____________ _____________ was a well known Patriot who made a bold statement           

About freedom. “Give me liberty or give me death!” 

• Benjamin Franklin

• King George III

• Patrick Henry

• Paul Revere

Which group believed that the British government provided stability, protection, and economic opportunities for the colonies?

• 1. Religious Leaders

• 1. Patriots

• 1. Loyalists

  2.  

• 1. Native Americans

     Under what circumstances might protests become more violent?