Liberty Kids #6

What event is known for escalating the conflict between the colonists and the British?

• The signing of the Declaration of Independence

• The Boston Tea Party

• The battles at Lexington and Concord

• The establishment of the Continental Congress

What was the main reason for the colonial discontent that led to the Revolutionary War?

• Lack of representation in Parliament

• Disagreements over land

• Religious differences

• Disputes over monarchy

Who were the Minute Men?

• British special forces

• Colonial militia ready at a minute's notice

• Members of the British Parliament

• American diplomats in Britain

What was the British strategy at the North Bridge?

• To negotiate with the colonists

• To destroy the bridge

• To hold their fire unless fired upon

• To retreat immediately

What was the significance of April 19, 1775?

• The start of the Revolutionary War

• The signing of the Treaty of Paris

• Benjamin Franklin's birthday

• The end of the French and Indian War

How did the colonists react to the British troops at Lexington?

• They stood their ground

• They fled without resisting

• They surrendered immediately

• They welcomed them

What role did journalists play during the early battles of the Revolutionary War?

• They were neutral observers

• They acted as generals

• They served as medics

• They reported on the events

What was Benjamin Franklin's role in the events leading up to the Revolutionary War?

• He led the colonial forces

• He was a British spy

• He tried to negotiate peace

• He wrote the Declaration of Independence

What was the reaction in England to the conflicts in the colonies?

• Immediate support for the colonists

• Indifference and contempt

• A call for peaceful resolution

• Celebration of the colonial resistance

What did the 'shot heard round the world' signify?

• The start of global recognition of the conflict

• The first shot at the battles of Lexington and Concord

• A famous speech by George Washington

• The end of the Revolutionary War