Revolución Americana

The video covers the American Revolution, starting with the causes like British taxation and colonial protests. It details key events such as the Boston Massacre, Boston Tea Party, and the formation of the Continental Congress. The war begins with battles at Lexington and Concord, leading to the Declaration of Independence in 1776. The colonies, aided by France, eventually defeat the British, culminating in the Treaty of Paris in 1786, which recognizes the United States as an independent nation. The video concludes with a reflection on the new American government structure.

What was the primary reason for Britain imposing taxes on the American colonies?

• To finance the exploration of new territories

• To fund the construction of new colonies

• To pay off debts from the Franco-Indian War

• To support the British monarchy's lavish lifestyle

Which event is known as the Boston Massacre?

• A protest where colonists dumped tea into the ocean

• A violent clash where British soldiers killed protesting colonists

• A secret meeting of the Continental Congress

• The first battle of the American Revolution

What was the significance of the Boston Tea Party?

• It was the first meeting of the Continental Congress

• It was a protest against the British tea tax

• It was a battle between British soldiers and colonists

• It marked the beginning of the American Revolution

Who warned the people of Lexington and Concord about the British attack?

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington

• Paul Revere

• Benjamin Franklin

What document officially declared the American colonies' independence from Great Britain?

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Magna Carta

• The Treaty of Paris

• The Bill of Rights

Who led the American colonies during the Revolutionary War?

• George Washington

• John Adams

• Thomas Jefferson

• Benjamin Franklin

Which treaty marked the end of the American Revolutionary War?

• The Treaty of Paris

• The Treaty of Utrecht

• The Treaty of Ghent

• The Treaty of Versailles