American Revolution

Who won the French and Indian war?

• France

• India

• Britain

• India

Why did the British introduce new taxes?

• To pay for the war

• To make money for the King

• To pay for ships

• To pay the government

Why were the colonists angry at the new taxes?

• They were too expensive.

• They didn't have representation in the British government.

• They didn't think they were high enough.

• They didn't think they should have to pay any taxes.

Which of these were some items that were taxed?

• Boats, Cars and Planes

• Lightbulbs, Photographs and Steel

• Tables, Ships and Lettuce

• Glass, Tea and Paint

What happened in 1773 in Boston, Massachusetts?

• The Boston Tea Party

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Constitution

• The Battle of Yorktown

Which battle marked the start of the American Revolution?

• The battle of Yorktown

• The battle of Moores Creek Bridge

• Lexington and Concord

• Mecklenburg

Which colony became the first to call for independence with the Halifax Resolves?

• Virginia

• South Carolina

• New York

• North Carolina

Who did British General Cornwallis surrender to in 1781 at the Battle of Yorktown?

• Abraham Lincoln

• Penelope Barker

• Thomas Jefferson

• General George Washington

What is the Constitution?

• A written plan for government

• A list of freedoms and rights

• A declaration of independance

• A list of people in charge

What is the name of the list of freedoms and rights that the American people have?

• Declaration of Independence

• Constitution

• Bill of Rights

• Halifax Resolves