The Start of the American Revolution

What was one major cause of the American Revolution?

• Imposition of taxes by the British government

• Lack of food supplies

• Disputes over land ownership

• Religious differences

Which act was protested during the Boston Tea Party?

• Stamp Act

• Townshend Acts

• Tea Act

• Sugar Act

What event involved British soldiers killing five colonists in 1770?

• Boston Tea Party

• Boston Massacre

• Lexington and Concord

• First Continental Congress

What was the purpose of the First Continental Congress in 1774?

• To declare independence

• To address issues and plan a response

• To form a new government

• To negotiate with Native Americans

Which battles marked the beginning of armed conflict in the American Revolution?

• Battle of Bunker Hill

• Battle of Saratoga

• Lexington and Concord

• Siege of Yorktown