American Revolution Key Concepts

The video covers Key Concept 3.1, focusing on the causes and impacts of the Seven Years War, British taxation policies, and the colonial response leading to the Revolutionary War. It highlights the shift in British-colonial relations, the rise of colonial unity, and the mobilization efforts for independence. The video also provides test tips for students preparing for the AP exam.

What was the primary focus of Key Concept 3.1?

• The outcomes of the Civil War

• The causes of the Revolutionary War

• The effects of the Industrial Revolution

• The impact of World War I

Which war is also known as the French and Indian War?

• The American Civil War

• The Seven Years War

• The War of 1812

• The Spanish-American War

What was a significant outcome of the Seven Years War for Britain?

• Gaining massive amounts of land in North America

• Losing all its colonies

• Signing a peace treaty with Spain

• Establishing a new monarchy

How did the British government respond to its debt after the Seven Years War?

• By taxing the American colonists

• By selling its colonies

• By reducing military spending

• By increasing trade with Asia

What was the colonial reaction to the Stamp Act?

• They requested more British troops

• They accepted it without protest

• They declared independence immediately

• They formed the Stamp Act Congress and boycotted British goods

What was a key argument used by colonists to resist British actions?

• They sought to establish a monarchy

• They should have the same rights as British subjects

• They preferred Spanish rule

• They wanted to join the French Empire

Who was a significant figure in gaining French support during the American Revolution?

• Ben Franklin

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• Alexander Hamilton

What was one advantage the American colonists had during the Revolutionary War?

• More financial resources

• A larger military

• Familiarity with the land

• Support from the British crown

Which battle convinced France to support the American colonists?

• The Battle of Saratoga

• The Battle of Bunker Hill

• The Battle of Lexington

• The Battle of Yorktown

What was a major disadvantage for the British during the Revolutionary War?

• They were unfamiliar with the terrain

• They lacked financial resources

• They had no military experience

• Loyalist opposition was not as strong as expected