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?

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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

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• 1. Native Americans

     Under what circumstances might protests become more violent?  

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