American Revolution Causes, Declaration of Independence, & more

Who was king of England during the American Revolution?

• King Henry VIII

• George Washington

• King George III

• King Edward III

Who won the American Revolution?

• The British
• The American Colonists

How many colonies were there?

• 5

• 50

• 18

• 13

Who was the author of the Declaration of Independence?

• Thomas Jefferson
• Benjamin Franklin
• George Washington
• Crispus Attucks

Which of the following was America's way of demanding independence from Britain?

• Declaration of Independence

• Treaty of Paris

• Tea Act

• Quartering Act

Why did King George III and British Parliament start taxing the colonists?

• So he could buy the new Jordans

• To pay back debt from the French and Indian War

• To pay back Ms. Griggs for the all the snacks the class ate

• To be rude to the colonists

What is the first amendment?

• right to bear arms to protect yourself

• right to a trial by jury

• freedom of speech, religion, assembly, press and petition

• person will not be subject to cruel and unusual punishment

What amendment says this: people have the right to a trial by a jury

• 8th

• 7th

• 10th

• 9th

The Bill of Rights _______________________ individual and states rights.

• prohibits

• protects

• limits

The first 10 amendments to the Constitution are called ______________________________.

• The Articles of Confederation

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Bill of Rights