Introduction to the American Revolution

What does the term "boycott" mean in the context of the American Revolution?

• To support a product or service

• To refuse to buy or use goods and services as a form of protest

• To negotiate a treaty

• To form a new government

Which of the following best describes a "militia" during the American Revolution?

• A group of professional soldiers

• A volunteer army made up of ordinary citizens

• A foreign army hired to fight

• A group of politicians

What is "tyranny" as it relates to the causes of the American Revolution?

• A fair and just government

• A government that is ruled by the people

• Cruel and oppressive government or rule

• A system of checks and balances

What does "unalienable" mean in the context of the Declaration of Independence?

• Rights that can be transferred or sold

• Rights that cannot be taken away or denied

• Rights that are given by the government

• Rights that are only for certain people

What is a "revolution" in the context of the American Revolution?

• A peaceful negotiation

• A sudden, complete, or marked change in something

• A minor disagreement

• A new law passed by the government

What does "representation" mean in the context of the American Revolution?

• Having a voice or vote in government decisions

• A form of protest

• A type of military strategy

• A new form of currency

What is a "treaty" in the context of the American Revolution?

• A declaration of war

• A formal agreement between two or more states

• A type of weapon

• A new tax law

What does "liberty" mean in the context of the American Revolution?

• The right to own property

• The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions

• The ability to travel freely

• The right to vote

What is a "colony" in the context of the American Revolution?

• A large city

• A territory under the immediate political control of a distant country

• A type of government

• A military base

Who were the "colonists" during the American Revolution?

• Native Americans

• People living in the American colonies who were subjects of the British crown

• British soldiers

• French settlers