Causes of the American Revolution

Which event is commonly known as the start of the American Revolution?

• The signing of the Declaration of Independence

• The Battle of Lexington and Concord

• The Boston Tea Party

• The Constitutional Convention

Explain how George Washington’s leadership helped shape the outcome of the American Revolution.

• He wrote the Constitution

• He led the Continental Army to victory and inspired his troops

• He was a British general

• He signed the Treaty of Paris

Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?

• John Hancock

• Thomas Jefferson

• Alexander Hamilton

• James Madison

Which person is known for his famous midnight ride to warn colonists that the British were coming?

• Samuel Adams

• Paul Revere

• Patrick Henry

• Thomas Paine

Who is known for saying, "Give me liberty, or give me death!"?

• George Washington

• Patrick Henry

• John Adams

• Paul Revere

Who was the first President of the United States?

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington

• John Adams

• Benjamin Franklin

Suppose you are a colonist in 1775. What strategic reason might you give for joining the fight against Britain?

• To get free tea

• To gain the right to self-govern and make local decisions

• To support the British king

• To avoid paying any taxes

If you were writing a report on Thomas Jefferson, which fact would best support his importance in American history?

• He was a famous inventor

• He wrote the Declaration of Independence, helping to define American values

• He was a British general

• He led the Boston Tea Party

How did John Adams contribute to the founding of the United States?

• He was a British general

• He helped write the Declaration of Independence and served as a leader in the Continental Congress

• He led the Boston Tea Party

• He was the first president

Which of the following best explains why the colonists wanted independence from Britain?

• They wanted to join France

• They wanted to create their own laws and government

• They wanted to pay more taxes

• They wanted to remain British citizens