Liberty's Kids: The Road to Revolution

What year did the events leading up to the American Revolution begin?

• 1781

• 1776

• 1750

• 1775

Who was Sarah trying to find to understand the soldiers' perspective?

• Lieutenant Johnson

• Captain Parker

• Cousin Tom

• General Gage

What did Sarah and James aim to do by covering the events?

• Show both sides of the story

• Gain fame as journalists

• Support the British

• Encourage the colonists to surrender

What was the main reason for the conflict between the colonies and British troops?

• Taxation without representation

• Disagreements over land

• Trade restrictions

• Religious differences

What did the colonists demand from the British?

• More soldiers for protection

• Independence from Britain

• The same rights as Englishmen

• A new governor

Who doubted the colonists would take up arms against the British?

• General Gage

• Sarah Phillips

• James Hiller

• Captain John Parker

What was the outcome of the initial skirmishes at Lexington and Concord?

• Both sides suffered casualties

• No shots were fired

• The colonists surrendered

• The British retreated

What event marked the 'shot heard round the world'?

• The signing of the Declaration of Independence

• The Battle of Bunker Hill

• The skirmishes at Lexington and Concord

• The Boston Tea Party

What did the characters realize after the battles of Lexington and Concord?

• They needed more training

• War was inevitable

• They could negotiate peace

• The British would leave

What did the characters hope to avoid through their actions?

• Further taxation

• A full-scale war

• Economic sanctions

• Losing their homes