Views on the American Revolution

What was the main reason Patriots wanted independence from Britain?

• They wanted to stay loyal to the king.

• They believed in nonviolence.

• They were unhappy with being taxed without representation.

• They feared losing their homes.

What was the name given to the group of colonists who opposed independence from Britain?

• The Undecideds

• The Loyalists

• The Patriots

• The Independents

Who were the colonists that wanted to remain under British rule during the American Revolution?

• Patriots

• Loyalists

• Neutrals

• Quakers

What was the purpose of the Constitutional Convention held in 1787?

• To declare war on Britain

• To create a plan for the new government

• To celebrate independence

• To write the Declaration of Independence

Explain why some colonists chose to remain neutral during the American Revolution.

• They wanted to fight for freedom.

• They feared losing their homes or businesses.

• They wanted to stay loyal to Britain.

• They were unhappy with British taxes.

What was the Great Compromise?

• An agreement to end the war

• A plan to count enslaved people for representation

• A solution for state representation in Congress

• A treaty with Britain

Describe the significance of the Preamble to the United States Constitution.

• It declares war on Britain.

• It explains why the new government was created.

• It lists the rights of the people.

• It outlines the laws of the land.

What did the Three-Fifths Compromise decide?

• How to divide land among states

• How to count enslaved people for representation

• How to elect the president

• How to tax the colonies

Why was George Washington an important figure at the Constitutional Convention?

• He wrote the Declaration of Independence.

• He was the president of the convention.

• He led the army during the war.

• He was a Loyalist.

What are some key ideas mentioned in the Preamble of the Constitution?

• Declare war, collect taxes, and build roads

• Form a more perfect union, establish justice, and ensure domestic tranquility

• Elect a king, create laws, and build an army

• Trade with other countries, build schools, and create jobs