Colonial Resistance and the Road to Independence

The video covers the history of early American colonization, focusing on the establishment of Jamestown and the subsequent British control over the colonies. It discusses the increasing resistance from the colonists against British-imposed acts and taxes, leading to events like the Boston Tea Party. The video highlights the drafting of the Declaration of Independence, its significance, and the ongoing struggle for independence, culminating in the Revolutionary War and the eventual recognition of American independence.

What was the name of England's first permanent settlement in North America?

• New Amsterdam

• Jamestown

• Plymouth

• Roanoke

Which act required American colonists to provide housing for British soldiers?

• Townshend Acts

• Tea Act

• Quartering Act

• Stamp Act

What was the main reason for the American colonists' boycott of British goods?

• Desire for independence

• Poor quality of goods

• Lack of representation in Parliament

• High prices

What event involved colonists dumping tea into the sea as a protest?

• Boston Massacre

• Lexington and Concord

• Boston Tea Party

• Bunker Hill

What was the purpose of the Second Continental Congress?

• To establish trade agreements

• To organize a response to British tyranny

• To negotiate with Native Americans

• To draft the U.S. Constitution

Who was NOT a member of the committee that drafted the Declaration of Independence?

• Benjamin Franklin

• John Adams

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

What famous line is included in the preamble of the Declaration of Independence?

• We the People

• All men are created equal

• Give me liberty, or give me death!

• Life, liberty, and property

On what date was the Declaration of Independence ratified?

• July 4, 1776

• September 17, 1787

• April 19, 1775

• December 25, 1776

Which signature is most prominent on the Declaration of Independence?

• John Hancock

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Adams

• Benjamin Franklin

What was the main grievance of the American colonists against King George III?

• Lack of fair trials

• High tariffs on exports

• Interference with religious practices

• Unfair land distribution