American Revolution by the Numbers [Video]

What was the main reason for the American colonists' anger towards Great Britain?

• They wanted to be independent

• They were taxed without representation

• They wanted to join another country

• They were unhappy with their food

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What was the approximate value of the dumped tea in 1773, in today's dollars?

• $500,000

• $1.7 million

• $500

• $20,000

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Why was the Battle of Bunker Hill important to the Colonists?

• The battle led to the French entering the war on the Colonists' side.

• The battle ended the American Revolution and gave the Colonists their freedom.

• The battle led to the slaves in the colonies being freed.

• The battle proved the Colonists were committed to independence.

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Who was the commander-in-chief of the Continental Army from June 15, 1775, to December 23, 1783?

• George Washington

• William Howe

• Henry Clinton

• Charles Cornwallis

How many German soldiers were captured by American troops in the Battle of Trenton?

• 500

• 900

• 1,000

• 1,400

What was the significance of the Battle of Yorktown?

• It was the first battle of the American Revolution where Washington lost his life.

• It was a battle the Continental Army lost, leading to the end of the war.

• It was a battle fought in the American Civil War where Cornwallis lost his life.

• It was a battle the British Army lost, leading to the end of the war.

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