American Revolution

Which excerpt from the Declaration of Independence best explains why colonists were unhappy about their lack of representation in the British parliament?

• "He has refused to pass other laws for the accommodation of large districts of people."

• "For imposing Taxes on us without our consent."

• He has refused to Assent to Laws, the most wholesome and necessary for the public good."

• "For transporting us beyond Seas to be tried for pretended offences."

Why were the colonists upset about the taxes?

• the colonists were not upset; they agreed to the taxes

• because the taxes were only for the rich people

• because they had no representatives in Parliament

• because the taxes came from France

What was this poster's meaning?

• The Colonies needed to be united and all join the war
• Even if a snake loses its one part of its body, the other parts can be deadly
• Colonies need to be independent from Great Britain
• The colonies should divide and conquer to win

What document listed grievances against King George III?

• Magna Carta
• Declaration of Independence
• Articles of Confederation
• Bill of Rights

When was the Declaration of Independence written?

• August 15, 1776
• June 2, 1776
• July 4, 1783
• July 4, 1776

How many of the colonies joined together to fight England in the American Revolution?

• Thirteen
• Ten
• Fifteen
• Twelve

Who was the General of the Continental army during the American Revolution?

• Benjamin Franklin
• George Washington
• Thomas Jefferson
• John Adams

Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?

• Thomas Jefferson
• George Washington
• Benjamin Franklin
• John Adams

Who wrote the preamble to the Constitution?

• Gouverneur Morris
• Thomas Jefferson
• James Madison
• Alexander Hamilton

When was the United States constitution written?

• 1787

• 1776

• 1607

• 1861