American Revolutionary War Concepts

Before the Seven Years War, how did the colonists generally feel about their life under British rule?

• They were happy with low taxes and safety.

• They were constantly fighting with the British.

• They wanted to declare independence immediately.

What major conflict caused Great Britain and France to go into severe debt?

• The Boston Tea Party

• The Stamp Act

• The Seven Years War

What did Great Britain do to try and raise more money?

• They robbed a bank

• They taxed the colonies AGAIN

• They all worked extra hard to earn more money

Where did the first battle of the American Revolution take place?

• Boston

• Yorktown

• Lexington

What officially ended the American Revolutionary War?

• The Battle of Yorktown

• The Treaty of Paris

• The Boston Tea Party

What is important to know about The American Revolution War?

• The American Revolution War was a minor battle with no lasting impact on history.

• The American Revolution War was fought to end all slavery

• The American Revolution War was a conflict for independence from British rule, leading to the beginning of the United States.

Instead of starting a war, what could the king of Great Britain have done instead?

• Compromised a negotiation

• Gave more money to the colonists

• Declare a public holiday.