Colonial America Events and Concepts

The video narrates the journey of the Pilgrims on the Mayflower seeking a new home, their settlement in the New World, and the challenges they faced under British rule. It highlights the issues of taxation without representation, leading to colonial discontent and the eventual American Revolution. The colonies' desire for independence culminates in the decision to establish a new government without a king, paving the way for a free country.

What was the name of the ship the Pilgrims sailed on to find a new home?

• Nina

• Pinta

• Mayflower

• Santa Maria

Where did the Pilgrims finally land and decide to settle?

• Plymouth Rock

• Roanoke

• New Amsterdam

• Jamestown

What did the Pilgrims miss after settling in the new land?

• Their homes

• Mothering England

• The weather

• Their friends

What crop did the Pilgrims plant to sustain themselves?

• Wheat

• Corn

• Barley

• Rice

What was the term used to describe the unfair taxation imposed by the King?

• Colonial taxation

• Fair taxation

• Taxation without representation

• Taxation with representation

What event involved dumping tea into the harbor as a protest?

• Colonial Tea Protest

• Tea Act

• Harbor Tea Dump

• Boston Tea Party

What did the colonies decide to do in response to the King's unfair policies?

• Pay the taxes

• Negotiate with the King

• Hold a revolution

• Return to England

What form of government did the colonies establish after the revolution?

• Monarchy

• Dictatorship

• Oligarchy

• Presidency

Who was going to lead the new government established by the colonies?

• A Prime Minister

• A President

• A King

• A Governor

What was the ultimate goal of the colonies after the revolution?

• To form an alliance with France

• To establish a free country

• To return to British rule

• To expand westward