American Revolution

During the American Revolution, what was the main reason thousands of black Americans fought in the war?

• They were forced to fight by the government.

• They wanted to maintain British control.

• They hoped to be freed from the literal shackles of slavery.

• They were promised land in return for their service.

What did Crispus Attucks become a symbol of?

• The fight against British taxation

• Black American patriotism and sacrifice

• The abolition of slavery

• The British resistance movement

During the French and Indian War, Britain and France fought for control of land in ________.

• Disney World

• North America

• your backyard

During the French and Indian War, Britain and France fought for control of land in ________.

• Disney World

• North America

• your backyard

Colonists believed they should not have to pay British taxes when they had no _______ in Parliament.

• place to sit

• snacks

• representation

.The 1765 act that taxed all paper and printed goods in the colonies was called the ____________.

• Sugar Act

• Tea Act

• Stamp Act

• Quartering Act

Which phrase become popular among colonists in response to England imposing taxes?

• “No taxation without representation”

• “The rights of Englishmen”

• “Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness”

• “Give me liberty or give me death”

What is a boycott?

• A violent protest

• A written request

• Refusal to buy or use goods and service

• A product the British made better than anyone else

colonist who supported the fight for independence

• colonist

• red coat

• loyalist

• patriot

colonist who supported Great Britain in the American Revolution

• patriot

• treaty

• colonist

• loyalist