Exploring the Key Events of the American Revolution

The video covers Columbus's discovery of the New World, European colonization, and conflicts. It details British taxation policies that led to colonial unrest, the Boston Massacre, and the Boston Tea Party. The American Revolution begins with battles at Lexington and Concord, leading to the formation of the Continental Army under George Washington. The Declaration of Independence is drafted, marking a pivotal moment in American history. The British retaliate with military force, causing significant challenges for the American forces.

Who was the first European to land in America?

• George Washington

• Christopher Columbus

• Leif Erikson

• King George III

What act forced colonists to import sugar and molasses exclusively from the British?

• The Stamp Act

• The Tea Act

• The Currency Act

• The Sugar Act

What event marked the beginning of the American War of Independence?

• The Boston Tea Party

• The signing of the Declaration of Independence

• The Battle of Lexington and Concord

• The Boston Massacre

Which battle showed the British that the American colonies were ready for war despite being technically a British victory?

• The Battle of Saratoga

• The Battle of Brooklyn Heights

• The Battle of Bunker Hill

• The Siege of Boston

Who wrote the pamphlet 'Common Sense' advocating for total independence from Great Britain?

• Benjamin Franklin

• Thomas Paine

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson