American Revolution (Remastered Edition) - Manny Man Does History

The video covers the colonization of America by European powers, leading to conflicts and the eventual American Revolution. It details the imposition of British taxes, the formation of the Continental Congress, and the Declaration of Independence. Key battles and alliances with France and Spain are highlighted, culminating in the decisive victory at Yorktown. The Treaty of Paris ends the war, recognizing American independence, and the video concludes with the formation of the U.S. Constitution and the election of George Washington as the first president.

Which European countries were primarily involved in the colonization of North America by the 18th century?

• Russia, Norway, and Finland

• Britain, France, and Spain

• Portugal, Italy, and Germany

• Netherlands, Sweden, and Denmark

What was the main reason American colonists refused to pay British taxes?

• They were too high

• They lacked representation in the British Parliament

• They preferred French goods

• They wanted independence immediately

What event is known for the American colonists dumping tea into the sea?

• The Stamp Act Rebellion

• The Boston Tea Party

• The Boston Massacre

• The Tea Act Protest

Who was appointed as the general of the Continental Army?

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Adams

• Benjamin Franklin

• George Washington

Which battle marked the beginning of the American Revolutionary War?

• Battle of Lexington and Concord

• Battle of Saratoga

• Battle of Yorktown

• Battle of Bunker Hill

Which country officially allied with the American colonies in 1778?

• Spain

• Portugal

• France

• Netherlands

What was the outcome of the Battle of Yorktown?

• American and French victory

• Stalemate

• Spanish victory

• British victory

What document was ratified on July 4th, 1776?

• The U.S. Constitution

• The Treaty of Paris

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Bill of Rights

Who was elected as the first President of the United States?

• Thomas Jefferson

• James Madison

• John Adams

• George Washington

In what year was the U.S. Constitution ratified?

• 1790

• 1789

• 1788

• 1787