The American Revolution (after 1774)

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The American Revolution was a war between

• the colonies and France.
• the colonies and Britain.
• the Indians and France.
• the Indians and the British.

What was the purpose of the First Continental Congress?

• Representatives from the colonies wanted to discuss the taxes.
• Colonists wanted to declare their independence from Britain.
• Representatives from the colonies wanted to discuss what should be done in response to the Intolerable Acts.
• Colonists wanted to meet and discuss war strategies.

What was the outcome of the First Continental Congress?

• Representatives decided to go to war with Britain.
• Representatives decided to do nothing until Britain acted first.
• Representatives agreed to punish the colonists by boycotting imports.
• Representatives agreed to stop British imports and stop exporting their own goods to Britain.

Why was Paul Revere's ride important?

• Revere was able to warn the colonists that the British were coming.
• Revere was able to stop British soldiers from marching to Lexington.
• Revere was able stop British soldiers from marching to Concord.
• Revere was able to keep an eye on General Gage.

Why did the colonists feel encouraged after the Battle of Concord?

• British soldiers won the battle.
• Colonists were better trained than the British soldiers.
• Colonists were able to defend themselves against trained soldiers.
• Colonists were able to hide on hilltops, behind trees, and in barns.

Which important event was an outcome of the Second Continental Congress?

• Representatives declared war on Britain.
• Colonists elected George Washington as President.
• Representatives decided to make peace with Britain.
• Representatives created the Continental Army.

Who was elected to lead the Continental Army?

• Benjamin Franklin
• Samuel Adams
• John Hancock
• George Washington

Why was the Battle of Bunker Hill considered a success to some colonists?

• Colonists proved themselves to be capable fighters.
• Colonists believed peace was achievable.
• Colonists were able to fortify Bunker Hill.
• Colonists won at Breed's Hill.

What was the purpose of the Declaration of Independence?

• To explain the importance of "no taxation without representation".
• To show Britain that the colonies were united.
• To explain the colonies' reasons for seeking independence from Britain.
• To ask for Britain's forgiveness.