The American Revolution and Its Impacts

Why were tensions building between Britain and the American colonies?

• Intolerable acts

• Taxation without representation

• Boston Tea Party

• Stamp Act.

Why did British troops from Boston march on Lexington and Concord?

• To seize gunpowder

• To capture rebel leaders

• To enforce new taxes

• To recruit soldiers.

What are the advantages of the British?

• A) Military/ Navy, Native Americans

• B) Cause- independence, French, Homeland Af Americans

• C) Military / pol leaders- inexperienced, Finds- Supplies, New recruits

• D) Expensive, tax and little support.

Which of the following was a strength of the Patriots? A) Cause- independence B) Distance C) Uniforms and lies D) Expensive.

• Cause- independence

• Distance

• Uniforms and lies

• Expensive

Which country joined the Americans after the Battle of Yorktown?

• Spain

• Netherlands

• France

• Germany

According to the map, why were the British forced to surrender at the Battle of Yorktown?

• Lack of ammunition

• Surrounded by American and French forces

• Disease outbreak

• Mutiny among troops

How did the American Revolution impact Native Americans?

• Gained new territories

• Lost land and power

• Formed new alliances

• Remained neutral

What was a key strategy used by Americans to hinder British progress?

• Building fortresses

• Burning bridges and knocking down trees

• Forming naval blockades

• Using spies

What is Abigail Adams asking John Adams to remember when making new laws for the United States of America?

• The importance of military strength

• The rights of women

• The economic policies

• The relationship with England.

What is the document's view on the marking of lines through hunting grounds?

• It is beneficial

• It is confusing

• It is a threat

• It is ignored