Exploring the Causes of the American Revolution

The video explores the events leading to the American Revolution, starting with Paul Revere's midnight ride to warn of the British attack. It delves into the colonial tensions caused by British policies like mercantilism and the Stamp Act, which fueled resistance. The Boston Tea Party is highlighted as a pivotal moment, escalating the conflict. The video concludes with the battles of Lexington and Concord, marking the start of the American Revolution and the colonies' fight for independence.

What was Paul Revere's task on the night of April 18, 1775?

• To warn the British of an impending attack

• To deliver a message about the British moving on Concord

• To gather the Minutemen for a meeting

• To spy on the British forces

Who were the Minutemen?

• British special forces

• French soldiers

• Civilian militia fighters

• Colonial spies

What policy allowed the American colonies to govern themselves initially?

• Manifest Destiny

• Salutary Neglect

• The Stamp Act

• Mercantilism

What did the British Parliament pass to recover financially from the Seven Years' War?

• The Sugar Act

• The Quartering Act

• The Stamp Act

• The Tea Act

What was the main cause of the Revolutionary War according to the video?

• Salutary Neglect ending

• The Stamp Act

• Mercantilism

• The Boston Tea Party

What was the reaction of the colonists to the Stamp Act?

• They requested a revision

• They paid the taxes willingly

• They accepted it quietly

• They protested and revolted

What event marked a critical turning point in American history, according to the video?

• The repeal of the Stamp Act

• The Boston Tea Party

• The Battle of Lexington

• The signing of the Declaration of Independence

What did the Sons of Liberty do in response to the Tea Act?

• They negotiated with the British

• They left the tea on the ships

• They paid the tea taxes

• They dumped tea into Boston Harbor

What were the American militias fighting for?

• To expand westward without restrictions

• For life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness

• For personal gain

• To maintain British rule

What principle were the citizens of the new nation dedicated to?

• Mercantilism and expansion

• Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness

• British rule and order

• Economic dependence on Britain