American Revolution - Week 1

What was the main reason for the American Revolution?

• The American colonists wanted to become British citizens.

• The British colonists were unhappy with their leaders.

Why was the American Revolution considered important in history?

• It gave birth to the United States and secured freedom and rights.

• It resulted in a war between the American Colonists.

• It led to the disovery of new lands.

Which of these countries was involved in the French and Indian War?

• Japan

• France

• Narnia

What was the Impact of the French and Indian War?

• The British gained control of a vast amount of land.

• The war had no financial impact on the British.

Which British Act resulted in the famous event known as the Boston Tea Party in 1773?

• The Sugar Act

• The Tea Act

Why did the colonists oppose the taxes imposed by the British government?

• Because they believed they should have representation in the British government.

• Because they didn't like tea.

(type the correct word to fill in the blank) People like George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and Benjamin Franklin were important ______________ in the American Revolution.

How did the American Revolutionary War end?

• They signed a peace treaty.

• They all ate cake and went home.

• They had a party.

(type the correct word to fill in the blank) There were important ______ like the Battle of Lexington and Concord in 1775 and the Battle of Yorktown in 1781.

The Treaty of Paris in 1763 ended the French and Indian war. France was forced to give up all its North American territory. Britain got all of the land _____ of the Mississippi River, and Spain got all of the land ______ of the Mississippi River.

• word 1: east, word 2: west

• word 1: north, word 2: south