American Revolution Overview

How much do you know about the American Revolution?

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• A little

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What country colonized the original 13 colonies?

• Spain

• Great Britain

• France

• Portugal

True or False: Mercantalism is the belief that the 13 Colonies existed to give the mother country (Great Britain/England) raw materials and goods

• True

• False

What was the cause of the American Revolution?

What is the significance of the date July 4, 1776?

• The Articles of Confederation were written

• The U.S. Constitution was drafted

• Declaration of Independence was formally adopted

• The Bill of Rights was added to the Constitution

Who was the main author of the Declaration of Independence?

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington

• Andrew Jackson

• Abraham Lincoln

The Declaration of Independence stated that people had certain rights, such as "life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness." These rights are also known as:

• Rights of Man and Woman

• Christian’s Rights

• Unalienable Rights

What movement in Europe influenced the American Revolution?

Who was the leader of the Continental Army?

• Winston Churchill

• Alexander Hamilton

• George Washington