The Revolutionary War in NC

North Carolina is one of the ____ colonies.

• 11

• 50

• 12

• 13

The colonists thought the taxes were unfair.

• True

• False

Why did the colonists refuse to buy British goods?

• The colonists did not use the goods they sold.

• The colonists wanted to hurt Britain's economy.

• The colonists were able to make their own goods.

• The colonists didn't need food and goods.

What name did the British general Cornwallis give Charlotte, NC?

• Charlatans

• Colonists

• Hornets' Nest

• North Carolinians

England won the Revolutionary War.

• True

• False

North Carolina was the _______ state to join the United States in November 1789.

• 12

• 13

• 1

• 4

Why is North Carolina known for being "First in Freedom"?

• NC was the first state to win a battle in the Revolutionary War.

• NC was the first state to win the Revolutionary War.

• NC was the first state to join the United States of America.

• NC citizens were the first to vote in favor of breaking ree of British rule.

The _________ Tea Party was when a group of women met to sign a petition and stop drinking tea.

• Boston

• Ednenton

• American

• North Carolina

The main idea of the reading passage is

• Many colonists thought the British taxes were unfair.

• North Carolina became a royal colony.

• The Revolutionary War in North Carolina.

• The revolutionary War was a difficult time for the people of North Carolina.

I think Britain was justified in charging the colonists taxes.

• Yes, Britain paid for the French Indian War.

• No, Britain did not tax everyone.

• Yes, the colonists are British subjects.

• No, the colonists did not have representation in Parliament.