Liberty Kids #6 - The Shot Heard Around the World

When did the British soldiers fire on the American colonists at Lexington and Concord?

• December 5, 1775

• April 19, 2000

• April 19, 1775

What event is referred to as the 'Boston Massacre'?

• The shooting of colonists by British soldiers in Boston

• The French and Indian War

• The attack on the Dartmouth

• The British soldiers firing on the American colonists at Lexington and Concord

What is the reason for the conflict between the American colonies and the British crown?

• Desire for independence

• All of the above

• Lack of representation in Parliament

• Disagreement over taxes

What is the significance of the 'shot heard round the world'?

• It marked the beginning of the American Revolution

• It was a signal for peace negotiations

• It was a warning shot fired by the British soldiers

• It was the first shot fired in the French and Indian War

Who said, 'A rope is the proper reward for treason'?

• Captain John Parker

• Major Pitcher

• Dr. Franklin

• Lieutenant Brian Johnson

What is the role of Lieutenant Tom Phillips in the story?

• He is a journalist for the Pennsylvania Gazette

• He is a loyal British soldier

• He is a leader of the American rebels

• He is a historian documenting the events

What is the main reason for the American colonists' fight against the British lawmakers?

• They want to fight against the soldiers

• They want the same rights as Englishmen

• They want to govern themselves

• They want to enforce tyranny

What is the outcome of the conflict between the American colonies and the British crown?

• The conflict escalates into a full-scale war

• The conflict ends in a stalemate

• The British crown maintains control

• The American colonies gain independence