What did the Sugar, Stamp and Townshend Acts all have in common and how did the colonist react to these acts?

All three taxed the colonist, and it made them very angry

All three taxed benefits the colonist, and they were all very happy

The colonists celebrated these acts as beneficial to their interests

What did the slogan, "no taxation without representation" mean to the colonists?

The colonist did not want to pay taxes unless they had a voice (saying) in the choices their government made.

The colonists believed they should be taxed more by the British government.

The colonists wanted representation in the British government without paying taxes.

Why did France and Great Britain want the land west of the Appalachian Mountains? (select the correct answer, may be more than one)

good natural resources (forest for wood)

How did France and Great Britain solve the conflict over the land west of the Appalachian mountains?

they went to war against each other and fought it out

their generals settle it by playing rock, paper, scissors

they had a horse race and who ever won got the land west of the Appalachian Mountains

When Great Britain's new King, George III passed a new law call the Proclamation of 1763, what did this new law tell the colonist they could not do?

Settle west of the Appalachian Mountains

Settle east of the Mississippi River

Trade with Native American tribes

Why was the Proclamation of 1763 passed?

To prevent conflicts(war) with Native American tribes and establish a boundary line for colonial settlement

To establish a new form of government in the colonies

To increase taxes on imported goods

How did the Sons of Liberty protest the Tea Party?

They dressed up as Native Americans, boarded the ships, and dumped more than 300 chest tea into the Boston Harbor

They organized a peaceful protest in front of the ships.

They negotiated with the British authorities for a compromise.

They supported the British government's decision regarding the Tea Party.

What did Thomas Paine promote in Common Sense?

Independence from Great Britain

British monarchy and aristocracy

French Revolution and socialism

Spanish colonization and mercantilism

What is the main difference between a representative democracy and a monarch?

In a representative democracy the people have the power and elect a smaller group of citizens to make laws for everyone, while a monarchy is ruled by the royal family.

In a representative democracy, power is held by a group of individuals, while in a monarch power is held by a single individual.

A representative democracy is a form of government, while a monarch is a type of ruling system.

The main difference is that in a representative democracy, the ruler is chosen based on hereditary lineage, while in a monarch the ruler is elected by the people.

Why was the Declaration of Independence created?

To announce separation from Great Britain and explain reasons for seeking independence

To promote trade with other countries

To establish a new form of government

To celebrate a national holiday

What are three "unalienable" or natural rights listed in the Declaration of Independence?

Right to Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness

Health, education, and security

What is the significance of Independence Day?

Americans celebrate their Declaration of Independence from British rule on July 4th, 1776

Americans celebrate soldiers and veterans who fought for our country

Americans celebrate with fireworks and hot dogs

Americans celebrate all citizens who work

Why was George Washington a significant person in the American Revolutionary War?

He was the commander in Chief of the Continental Army

He helped the army get the supplies and training they needed

How did the colonist react to the sugar, stamp and townshed Acts?

they did not want to pay taxes unless they had a voice in the choices their government made

they were very happy about the Acts

they wanted to pay taxes even if they did not have a voice in the choices their government made

Why were the colonists upset about the Tea Act of 1773?

the colonists were angry that another tax was given to them and that they had no representatives in Parliament

the colonist were angry that the tax was too low

the colonists were angry that the tax was not on tea and not coffee

How did the French and Indian War lead to problems between Great Britain and its colonies?

Great Britain started taxing the colonies to pay for the war. Great Britain said colonists could not settles west of the Appalachian mountains. They were mad

Increased trade agreements between Britain and the colonies

Improved communication and cooperation between Britain and the colonies

The French started taxing the colonies to pay for the war. French said colonists could not settle west of the Appalachian mountains. Colonists were mad.

Why did people want to leave their homes in Great Britain to become colonists in American?

they wanted religious freedom, adventure and the chance to own land

they wanted land, adventure and jobs

they wanted freedom of religion, land and more tea

they wanted gold, natural resources and iron

What did the Sugar, Stamp and Townshend Acts have in common?

all three took away the colonists freedom

all three gave colonists their freedom

How did the Sons of Liberty protest the Tea Act?

they opened more than 300 chests of British tea and dumped them into the Boston Harbor

they held signs outside of businesses and protested

How was the soil in the Southern colonies?

hills, rocks, not good for farming

Why was the Declaration of Independence created?

the colonies met to debate whether they should be apart of Great Britain. They decided to declare their Independence and wrote the Declaration of Independent

The colonists wanted to go to war. They decided to draft the Declaration of Independence

the colonists wanted to join forces with Great Britain. They wrote the Declaration of Independence as an agreement

Which is not an achievement of George Washington?

he accomplished all of these things

commander in chief of the American Continental Army

How did the American Revolution end?

Great Britain surrendered at Yorktown, and they signed the Treaty of Paris

the two sided decided to split the land 50/50

the two side fought in a war that was never resolved

Name an example of the American Revolution still used today.

city and town streets names after revolutionary heros

George Washington and Thomas Jefferson's face on money

a picture of them was put on the moon

Why is the American Revolution significant in our lives today?

The war is the reason we are out own country today

The war was the reason Great Britain still rules America today

The war is the reason we cannot travel to Great Britain

What did Common Sense promote?

independence from Great Britain

Why did the American colonies want to be independent from Great Britain?

the colonists wanted to make their laws and felt that the British government was violating their rights

the colonist wanted to make their laws and felt that the French government was violating their rights

the colonist wanted to make their laws and felt that the American government was violating their rights

the colonist wanted to make their laws and felt that the Native Americans were violating their rights

Big Question: How did significant events, people and ideas of the Revolutionary era shape the formation of the United States?

It secured American Independent from Great Britain and established a republic for citizen rather than a monarchy.

It is not significant in the history of the U.S.A

It established a monarchy rather than a republic

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The colonies in yellow belong to what region?

New England Colonies

Middle Colonies

Southern Colonies

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The colonies in green belong to what region?

New England Colonies

Middle Colonies

Southern Colonies

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The colonies in red belong to what region?

New England Colonies

Middle Colonies

Southern Colonies

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

A form of government in which authority over the people is held by a ruling family (King or Queen)?

Oligarchy

Monarchy

Democracy

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

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What are three reasons England wanted to claim land in the "New World"?

gold

natural resource

trade

wanted to take the Native Americans

CATEGORIZE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Match the descriptions and images to the correct colony.

Groups:

(a) New England Colonies

(b) Middle Colonies

farms and plantations with good farming soil, hot summers and mild winters

rich farmland good for farming, and moderate climate

hills, rocky terrains not good for farming, and cold winters

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30 sec • 1 pt

This Act said the colonist had to pay taxes on sugar, molasses's, and several other goods.

Sugar Act of 1764

Boston Tea Party

Stamp Act of 1765

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BCA: 3rd Grade: Social Studies: Declaration of Independence&Rev

The colonies in yellow belong to what region?

The colonies in green belong to what region?

The colonies in red belong to what region?

A form of government in which authority over the people is held by a ruling family (King or Queen)?

What are three reasons England wanted to claim land in the "New World"?

Match the descriptions and images to the correct colony.

This Act said the colonist had to pay taxes on sugar, molasses's, and several other goods.

This Act said the colonists had to buy a government stamp for almost every paper document.

The colonist got so mad and angry that Great Britain repealed or did away with the Sugar Act and the Stamp Act. They replaced these two with a new Act call the _______?

This Act replaced the Sugar Act and Paper Act and taxed the colonist on many products like paint, paper and tea.

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