Exploring the Roots of the American Revolution

The video explores the American Revolution, distinguishing it from the War for Independence. It discusses the impact of the Seven Years War, British taxation, and colonial responses like the Stamp Act Congress. The Townshend Acts and Boston Massacre further fueled tensions. The Tea Act led to the Boston Tea Party, prompting the Intolerable Acts. The First Continental Congress marked a unified colonial response. The war began in 1775, with key battles like Lexington and Concord. Thomas Paine's 'Common Sense' influenced the Declaration of Independence, highlighting America's unique role in advocating freedom.

What was the American Revolution primarily about?

• Taxes

• Tea

• Representation and rights

• Smuggling

What event left the colonists with a large war debt?

• The Seven Years War

• The Boston Tea Party

• The Stamp Act

• The Townshend Acts

Why were the colonists upset about the new taxes imposed by Britain?

• Preference for tea

• Lack of representation

• Smuggling difficulties

• The high cost

What was the first major coordinated action by the colonies?

• The Boston Tea Party

• The Stamp Act Congress

• The Boston Massacre

• The formation of the Sons of Liberty

What act declared that all printed material had to carry a stamp?

• The Townshend Acts

• The Stamp Act

• The Sugar Act

• The Molasses Act

What was the purpose of the Stamp Act Congress?

• To draft the Declaration of Independence

• To organize a boycott of British goods

• To form the Sons of Liberty

• To protest the Tea Act

Who were the Sons of Liberty?

• British tax collectors

• Members of the British Parliament

• Colonial smugglers

• A group organizing protests

What event was described as the worst outcome of a snowball fight in American history?

• The Tea Act

• The signing of the Declaration of Independence

• The Battle of Bunker Hill

• The Boston Massacre

What was the outcome of the Boston Massacre trials?

• Seven soldiers were acquitted

• All soldiers were convicted

• All soldiers were acquitted

• Two soldiers were convicted of manslaughter

What was the colonial response to the Tea Act?

• The Stamp Act Congress

• The formation of the Sons of Liberty

• The Boston Tea Party

• The Olive Branch Petition