The American War of Indepence/ The American Revolution

Why did the American Revolution take place?

• Low taxes and representation
• A growing split between Britain and its 13 colonies

• Desire for monarchy
• Lack of resources

When did the American Revolution start and when did it end?

• 1775 - 1783

• 1944 - 1945

• 2001 - 1941

• 1776 - 1918

What did Britain and their 13 colonies' conflict cause them to fight over?

• trade and taxation

• Colonial expansion and territorial disputes
• Land ownership disagreements and military conflicts
• Religious disputes and cultural differences

Name 5 of the 13 colonies.

• Virginia, Georgia, Rhode Island, New Jersey and New York

• Coneticut, Florida, New Hamphire, Delaware and Maryland

• Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Virginia, New York and Canada

• Rhode Island, Delaware, Arizona, Maryland and Texas

• Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Maine and Massachusetts

What happened at the Boston Tea Party and when did it happen?

• The Boston Tea Party was a celebration that took place on July 4, 1776.
• The Boston Tea Party was a military battle that occurred on September 11, 2001.
• The Boston Tea Party was a religious event that happened on December 25, 0000.
• The Boston Tea Party was a scientific experiment that occurred on February 29, 1800.
• A group of British soldiers disgused as Mahawk Indians dumped chests of tea into the British Harbour and blamed it on the colonies on December 16, 1773.

Describe the Boston Massacre and tell when it happened.

• The Boston Massacre happened on September 11, 2001.
• A group of colonists led by Sammuel Addams stirred up the crowd in Boston. The crowd grew and began throwing snowballs at the soldiers who after trying to calm the crowd, began to shoot at them. 5 killed. March 5, 1770

• The Boston Massacre happened on December 25, 1492.
• The Boston Massacre happened on July 4, 1776.

What were 2 advantages the colonists had over Britain?

• Strong naval power
• Unified leadership
• Knowledge of the land and motivation for independence
• Advanced military technology

Was the American Revolution avoidable? Why or why not?

• No, the American Revolution was not avoidable because Britain was unwilling to let go of the colonies even forcing more laws and taxs on them as a way to have more control over them

• Yes, the American Revolution could have been avoided if different decisions were made
• The American Revolution was caused by external factors beyond control
• The American Revolution was inevitable due to underlying tensions

Why was The Bahamas involved with the war?

• The Bahamas was seeking economic benefits from the American colonies
• The Bahamas sought to expand its territory
• The Bahamas' loyalty to Britain and it's geographical location

• The Bahamas wanted to gain independence from Britain

Who was the governor of The Bahamas at the time?

• Governor Washington

• Governor Jefferson

• Governor Franklin

• Governor Brown