American Revolution and Colonial History

The video explores the journey of the 13 American colonies from British rule to independence. Initially enjoying autonomy, the colonies faced new taxes and laws from Britain, leading to resistance and events like the Boston Tea Party. This unrest culminated in the Revolutionary War, resulting in independence and the formation of a democratic nation. However, the newfound freedom did not extend to all, as slavery persisted.

How many colonies did the United States have before gaining independence?

• 20

• 10

• 13

• 50

Which war caused Britain to impose new taxes on the American colonies?

• War of 1812

• American Civil War

• Guerra dos Sete Anos

• French and Indian War

What was the purpose of the Sugar Act?

• To tax tea

• To tax imported molasses

• To tax stamps

• To tax paper

Which act required official documents to have a British seal?

• Townshend Act

• Sugar Act

• Tea Act

• Stamp Act

What was the Boston Tea Party a response to?

• The Sugar Act

• The Tea Act

• The Townshend Act

• The Stamp Act

How did the colonists disguise themselves during the Boston Tea Party?

• As British soldiers

• As French sailors

• As Native Americans

• As merchants

What was one of the outcomes after the colonies gained independence?

• They joined the French Empire

• They remained under British rule

• They became a monarchy

• They adopted a new flag

Who are considered the founding fathers of the United States?

• George Washington and Thomas Jefferson

• Abraham Lincoln and Ulysses S. Grant

• John Adams and Andrew Jackson

• Benjamin Franklin and Theodore Roosevelt

What did the American Revolution emphasize?

• Feudalism

• Monarchy

• Colonialism

• Freedom and democracy

What was a major limitation of the newfound American freedom?

• No trade with Britain

• Lack of a national flag

• Continued slavery

• No new taxes