American Rev. Check for Understanding

What was the purpose of the Boston Tea Party?

• To punish merchants for selling imported tea.

• To see who could throw a barrel further.

• To promote the Native Americans.

• To protest taxes

Who won the American Revolution?

• The British
• The American Colonists

Which country joined the American colonists to help them win the war?

• Germany
• France
• Netherlands
• Spain

When was the Declaration of Independence made?

• 14 July 1774

• 14 July 1776

• 4 July 1776

• 4 July 1789

When did the American Revolution start?

• 1773

• 1774

• 1775

• 1776

Who wrote Common Sense?

• George Washington
• Thomas Jefferson
• Benjamin Franklin
• Thomas Paine

Which enlightenment thinker wrote about natural rights?

• Thomas Jefferson
• Thomas Hobbes
• John Locke
• Thomas Paine

What is the main idea of this image?

• Colonies that support England are snakelike.
• The Colonies need to unite in order to survive.
• Colonial trade will not be successful unless all regions are involved.
• Colonial unity is as dangerous as a snake and must be avoided.

American Colonist who supported Great Britain during the war for Independence

• Hessians
• Loyalist
• Patriots
• Neutrals

American Colonist who supported the war for Independence

• Hessians
• Loyalist
• Patriots
• Neutrals