3rd 26 American Revolution/Louisiana Purchase

What was the main reason the American Revolution began?

• Colonists wanted to move west

• Colonists wanted freedom from British rule

• Colonists wanted to buy more land

• Colonists wanted to explore rivers

Who were the Patriots during the American Revolution?

• People who supported the British king

• Colonists who wanted independence

• Soldiers from France

• British leaders

Why were many colonists unhappy with Britain?

• Britain stopped farming

• Britain charged unfair taxes

• Britain ended schools

• Britain moved people west

What happened as a result of the American Revolution?

• Britain gained more power

• The colonies became independent

• The U.S. bought land

• Slavery ended

Why is the American Revolution important in U.S. history?

• It helped the U.S. gain freedom

• It helped the U.S. grow larger

• It ended all wars

• It created new states

Why was the Louisiana Purchase important?

• It ended British rule

• It doubled the size of the United States

• It ended slavery

• It caused a war

Which country sold the land in the Louisiana Purchase?

• Britain

• Spain

• France

• Mexico

Why did President Jefferson want to buy the land?

• To stop farming

• To gain more land for the country

• To start a war

• To control schools

Which event helped the United States become independent?

• Louisiana Purchase

• American Revolution

• Civil War

• Westward Expansion

Which event happened first?

• Louisiana Purchase

• Civil War

• American Revolution

• World War II