Understanding the American Revolution Vocabulary

How did the First Continental Congress respond to the Intolerable Acts passed by the British Parliament?

• By declaring independence from Britain immediately

• By organizing a boycott of British goods and sending a petition to the king

• By starting the Revolutionary War

• By dissolving all colonial governments

Which action would most likely be taken by Patriots during the American Revolution?

• Supporting British rule in the colonies

• Organizing protests and fighting for independence

• Writing laws to support the king

• Refusing to participate in any conflict

Why were Minutemen important to the colonial resistance against British forces?

• They were British soldiers who switched sides

• They were colonial militia members ready to fight at a minute’s notice

• They wrote the Declaration of Independence

• They negotiated peace with Britain

How did the Redcoats differ from the colonial militias during the American Revolution?

• Redcoats were local farmers

• Redcoats were professional British soldiers, while militias were volunteer colonists

• Redcoats supported independence

• Redcoats were French allies

What was a major decision made by the Second Continental Congress in 1775?

• To surrender to the British

• To form the Continental Army and appoint George Washington as its leader

• To increase taxes on tea

• To support the Stamp Act

How did the creation of the Continental Army change the colonies’ approach to the conflict with Britain?

• It ended all fighting

• It provided a unified, organized military force for the colonies

• It forced the colonies to pay more taxes

• It led to immediate peace talks

Why was George Washington chosen to lead the Continental Army?

• He was the king’s favorite general

• He had military experience and was respected by the colonies

• He was a famous writer

• He was from Britain

What was the significance of the Battle of Bunker Hill for the colonial forces?

• It ended the war

• It showed that colonial forces could stand up to the British army, despite losing the battle

• It resulted in the capture of George Washington

• It was fought in France

How did the pamphlet "Common Sense" by Thomas Paine influence colonial attitudes toward independence?

• It encouraged colonists to support the king

• It persuaded many colonists to support breaking away from Britain

• It promoted loyalty to Parliament

• It called for peace with Britain

In what way did Thomas Paine contribute to the American Revolution?

• By leading troops in battle

• By writing influential pamphlets that inspired colonists to seek independence

• By signing the Treaty of Paris

• By serving as a British spy