Unit 2 Chapter 3 From Colonies to Independence

What was the event called when colonists threw tea into the harbor?

• Independence Day

• Paul Revere's Ride

• Boston Tea Party

King George III received _______________ from colonists because they thought his laws were unfair.

• tea

• letters

• weapons

Who were the minutemen?

• Redcoats

• British soldiers

• American soldiers

Thomas Jefferson is known for _______.

• writing the Declaration of Independence

• throwing tea into the harbor

• warning people about redcoats

Patrick Henry is famous for saying ____________.

• Give me liberty, or give me death!

• The regulars are coming!

• the Pledge of Allegiance

Who is known for inventing many useful things?

• George Washington

• Paul Revere

• Benjamin Franklin

Who was the leader of America's Army during the American Revolution?

• George Washington

• Benjamin Franklin

• Thomas Jefferson

Americans pop fireworks to celebrate what?

• the Boston Tea Party

• America's decision to become independent

• Paul Revere's ride