Colonial Discontent and the Road to Revolution

The video explores the American colonies' journey from thriving under British rule to seeking independence. It highlights the impact of British taxation, the escalation of conflict leading to the Revolutionary War, and key battles. The involvement of France and strategic decisions by American leaders are discussed, culminating in the British surrender at Yorktown and the signing of the Treaty of Paris, which recognized US independence.

What was the main grievance of the American colonies against the British government?

• Lack of military protection

• High tariffs on goods

• Taxation without representation

• Forced conscription into the British army

Which act specifically angered the colonists and led to widespread protests?

• The Townshend Acts

• The Quartering Act

• The Stamp Act

• The Sugar Act

What event involved colonists throwing tea into the harbor as a protest?

• The Boston Massacre

• The Boston Tea Party

• The First Continental Congress

• The Intolerable Acts

How did the British respond to the Boston Tea Party?

• By imposing more taxes

• By negotiating with the colonists

• By sending troops to Boston

• By repealing the Tea Act

Where did the first battles of the American Revolutionary War take place?

• Saratoga

• Lexington and Concord

• Yorktown

• Bunker Hill

Who was the American commander who set up camp outside Boston?

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington

• John Adams

• Benjamin Franklin

What significant document did Thomas Jefferson write in 1776?

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Federalist Papers

• The Bill of Rights

• The Articles of Confederation

Which country decided to support the American colonies after the Battle of Saratoga?

• France

• Spain

• Portugal

• Netherlands

What was the outcome of the Siege of Yorktown?

• A French withdrawal

• An American victory

• A stalemate

• A British victory

What did the Treaty of Paris in 1781 establish?

• A trade agreement with Spain

• American independence

• British control over the colonies

• A new British monarch