American Revolution Terms & Events

What were the Townshend Acts?

• A series of British laws passed in 1767 imposing taxes on the American colonies

• A set of laws to abolish slavery in the British Empire

• A group of acts to establish British naval dominance

• A collection of laws to promote trade with India

The British writer that wrote the pamphlet 'Common Sense' calling for total independence for the colonies from Britain was:

• Thomas Paine

• John Locke

• Samuel Adams

• Benjamin Franklin

What is an attempt to force surrender by blocking the movement of people or goods into or out of place called?

• Siege

• Embargo

• Quarantine

• Blockade

Fill in the blank: ________ established the Committee of Correspondence to keep people informed on British activities in the colonies.

• Samuel Adams

• John Hancock

• Thomas Jefferson

• Benjamin Franklin

When was the surrender at Yorktown?

• October 19, 1781
• November 5, 1781
• October 1, 1780
• September 15, 1781

Fill in the blank: To cancel an act or law is to ________.

• Repeal

• Enact

• Approve

• Authorize

What is Propaganda?

• A form of communication aimed at influencing the attitude of a community toward some cause or position.

• A type of dance originating from Latin America.

• A traditional dish made with rice and beans.

• A style of painting that emerged in the 19th century.

Fill in the description for the event: King George III.

• The King of England during the Revolutionary era who was seen as abusing his power and escalating tensions with the American colonies.

• A famous British general during World War II known for his leadership in the Battle of Britain.

• The first President of the United States who led the country to independence from British rule.

• A renowned scientist known for his theory of relativity and contributions to modern physics.

Fill in the blank: To refuse to buy items in order to show disapproval or force acceptance of one’s terms is to ________.

• Boycott

• Support

• Purchase

• Ignore

Loyalist: American colonists who remained loyal to ________ and opposed the war for independence.

• Britain

• France

• Spain

• Netherlands