American Revolution

Why were the French willing to help the colonists in their fight against Britain?

• The French wanted to gain control of the thirteen colonies themselves.

• The colonists were willing to pay the French for all of their services.

• There were strong hostilities between the French and the British.

• The colonists had a lot to teach the French soldiers and generals.

Who was the monarch of Britain in the time leading up to and during the American Revolution?

• King James III

• King George III

• Queen Elizabeth II

• King Louis IV

Which founding father held the role of lead military general during the American Revolutionary War?

• Paul Revire

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• Benjamin Franklin

Which of the following was the main reason that American colonists opposed the Stamp Act of 1765?

• The act was taxation without representation.

• The act was passed by the king, not Parliament.

• The tax was a large amount of money.

• The tax was not imposed on the wealthy.

What does this political poster represent?

• The Colonies needed to be united

• Colonies need to be independent

• Serpents can grow back together

• Ben Franklin didn't know why he made this

Sons of Liberty were a group of American colonists who worked to repeal the Stamp Act by doing what?

• Taking military action against the British
• Forming alliances with the enemies of Britain
• Meeting with Parliament in England 
• Publicly protesting and organizing boycotts

In response to the Tea Act, the colonists threw tea from the British ships into the Boston Harbor.  This event is known as:

• Boston Tea Party
• Boston Riots
• Boston Massacre
• Boston Market

Who was the King of France at the time of the Revolutionary War, who helped the colonists during the battles for independence?

• King Louis XIV

• King George III

• King Henry IV

• King Louis XVI

Why did the king begin to tax the colonists?

• He wanted more money to make England look better
• He needed money to pay off war debts from the French and Indian War
• He needed money to pay for Boston soldiers
• He hated the colonists' guts

An angry crowd of workers surrounded a small group of British soldiers and were fired upon

• Boston Massacre
• Boston Rebellion
• Boston Treaty 
• Boston Tea Party