American Revolution Quiz

The French and Indian War was fought between what 2 countries? PICK 2!

• France

• Colonists

• British

Why did Britain start raising taxes on the Colonists?

• They were in debt from the French and Indian War.

• They were being punished.

• They hated them.

What type of things did the Colonists get taxed for?

• Moving

• Sugar, Tea, Paper

• Cars, Boats, Wagons

Who was the King during this time for Britain?

• King John

• King Triton II

• King George III

What did the Colonists dress up as to fool the British Soldiers during the Boston Massacre?

• British Soldiers

• Native Americans

• French Soldiers

This event occurred when the Colonists dumped tea into the harbor.

• Boston Massacre

• Boston Tea Party

• Battle of Yorktown.

What famous line did the Colonists state when they were mad about taxes?

• No Taxes! No Taxes!

• No taxation without Representation!!!!!

• I hate the king!

What happened at the Boston Massacre?

• 5 Colonists were shot by Indians.

• 5 Colonists were shot by the British Soldiers.

• 10 British Soldiers killed other British Soldiers.

This battle was "The Shot Heard Round the World" and the start of the Revolution.

• Battle of Saratoga

• Battle of Yorktown

• Battle of Lexington and Concord.

Who actually fired "The Shot Heard Round the World?

• No one knows!!!

• British

• Colonists