Understanding the American Revolution

What was one of the main causes of the American Revolution?

• The invention of the telephone

• High taxes imposed by the British

• The discovery of America

• The end of World War II

Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• Benjamin Franklin

• John Adams

What was the main purpose of the Declaration of Independence?

• To declare war on France

• To announce the colonies' separation from Britain

• To create a new holiday

• To establish a new currency

Which group wanted to remain loyal to the British crown during the American Revolution?

• Patriots

• Loyalists

• Minutemen

• Redcoats

Which group fought for independence from Britain?

• Loyalists

• Patriots

• Tories

• British soldiers

Explain why the Boston Tea Party was a significant event leading up to the American Revolution.

• It was a peaceful protest

• It showed the colonists' anger over British taxes

• It was a celebration of British rule

• It was a meeting to discuss new laws

Describe the role of the Continental Congress in the American Revolution.

• They were a group of British soldiers

• They helped govern the colonies and make decisions

• They were a team of explorers

• They were a group of Loyalists

What was the significance of the phrase "No taxation without representation"?

• It was a slogan for British soldiers

• It expressed the colonists' desire for a say in British laws

• It was a call for more taxes

• It was a demand for more British troops

Identify one reason why some colonists chose to be Loyalists.

• They wanted to explore new lands

• They believed in the benefits of British protection and trade

• They wanted to create a new country

• They were against all forms of government

What was the impact of the Declaration of Independence on the colonies?

• It made the colonies part of France

• It united the colonies in their fight for independence

• It ended the Revolutionary War

• It created a new king for the colonies