American Revolution

What were the original thirteen states of the United States before the American Revolutionary War?

• Independent countries

• Colonies of France

• Colonies of Great Britain

• Part of the Roman Empire

Who ruled Great Britain during the time of the American colonies?

• A president

• A king or queen

• A prime minister

• A governor

What was the British Empire similar to?

• The ancient Roman Empire

• The French Empire

• The Spanish Empire

• The German Empire

Who appointed the royal governor of each colony?

• The colonists

• The British Parliament

• The king

• The local government

What was New York originally called?

• New London

• New Amsterdam

• New Paris

• New Berlin

Which war was fought between Great Britain and France over lands in North America?

• The Revolutionary War

• The French and Indian War

• The Civil War

• The War of 1812

What did Britain impose on the colonies to show authority?

• New laws

• Heavy taxes

• Free trade

• Military service

What was formed by the colonists in response to British taxes?

• Committees of correspondence

• New colonies

• Military alliances

• Trade unions

When did the First Continental Congress meet?

• 1776

• 1774

• 1775

• 1781

When was the Declaration of Independence written?

• 1774

• 1775

• 1776

• 1780