American Revolution Key Concepts

The video covers the American Revolution, starting with the historical context and events leading to the war, such as the Stamp Act and Olive Branch Petition. It discusses the Declaration of Independence, the mobilization for war, and the roles of Patriots and Loyalists. The video highlights obstacles to victory, including Loyalist opposition and British advantages, and explains how American victory was achieved through leadership, ideological commitment, and French assistance. Post-war changes, such as the abolition of primogeniture and the push for equality, are explored, along with the concept of Republican Motherhood and the global impact of the revolution.

What event marked the end of Britain's policy of salutary neglect?

• The Proclamation Line of 1763

• The Boston Tea Party

• The Stamp Act

• The Olive Branch Petition

Which document did the Second Continental Congress adopt on July 4th, 1776?

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Articles of Confederation

• The Olive Branch Petition

• Common Sense

Who argued that America should break away from Great Britain in 'Common Sense'?

• John Adams

• Thomas Jefferson

• Thomas Paine

• George Washington

What percentage of the population were Loyalists during the American Revolution?

• 40%

• 30%

• 20%

• 10%

Which battle convinced France to support the American colonists?

• Battle of Lexington and Concord

• Battle of Saratoga

• Battle of Bunker Hill

• Battle of Yorktown

What was a major obstacle for the American colonists during the Revolutionary War?

• Lack of leadership

• Loyalist opposition

• Insufficient foreign support

• Poor geographical knowledge

What was outlawed in America after the Revolution, influenced by Enlightenment ideas?

• Monarchy

• Taxation without representation

• Primogeniture

• Slavery

Which state passed a gradual abolition law in 1780?

• Pennsylvania

• New York

• Virginia

• Massachusetts

What concept expected women to instill republican values in their children?

• Republican Motherhood

• The Enlightenment

• Manifest Destiny

• The Great Awakening

Which revolution was inspired by the American Revolution?

• The Russian Revolution

• The French Revolution

• The Scientific Revolution

• The Industrial Revolution