American Revolution

Who was king of England during the American Revolution?

• King Henry VIII

• George Washington

• King George III

• King Edward III

Who wrote most of the Declaration of Independence?

• Patrick Henry

• Benjamin Franklin

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Adams

During the Boston Tea Party,

• colonists raided British ships and threw crates overboard.

• Native Americans threw tea at British troops.

• Americans celebrated their victory at Trenton.

• the cost of tea was very expensive.

The Declaration of Independence states that all people have a natural right to

• free speech.

• a trial by jury.

• the pursuit of happiness.

• worship as they choose.

Most African Americans who lived in the British colonies were

• indentured servants.

• Puritans.

• Quakers.

• slaves.

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
• Africa

When was the Declaration of Independence made?

• 14 July 1774

• 14 July 1776

• 4 July 1776

• 4 July 1789

During the 17th century and 18th century, Britain set up ____ colonies along the East Coast of North America.