Key Events of the American Revolution

The video covers the escalating tensions between American colonists and Britain, starting with the Stamp Act of 1765. It highlights the Boston Tea Party and the subsequent Coercive Acts, which further angered the colonists. The narrative follows Paul Revere's famous ride to warn of British troop movements, leading to the battles of Lexington and Concord, which marked the start of the American Revolution. The Siege of Boston and the Battle of Bunker Hill are also discussed, showcasing the early struggles and strategic moves of the colonists, culminating in the arrival of George Washington to lead the Continental Army.

What event in 1773 significantly increased tensions between the American colonists and Britain?

• The signing of the Declaration of Independence

• The Boston Tea Party

• The Battle of Bunker Hill

• The Siege of Boston

What was the British response to the Boston Tea Party?

• They granted independence to the colonies

• They repealed the Stamp Act

• They imposed the Coercive Acts

• They declared war on France

Who was ordered to seize colonial weapons in 1774?

• General George Washington

• Paul Revere

• General Thomas Gage

• Samuel Adams

What was Paul Revere's mission on the night of April 18th, 1775?

• To lead the Minutemen in battle

• To warn Samuel Adams and John Hancock of their impending arrest

• To negotiate peace with the British

• To deliver a message to the British Parliament

What marked the beginning of the American Revolution?

• The signing of the Treaty of Paris

• The Battles of Lexington and Concord

• The Boston Massacre

• The First Continental Congress

How did the colonists respond to the British troops at Concord?

• They sought help from France

• They confronted and forced the British to retreat

• They retreated to Boston

• They surrendered immediately

What strategic location did the British plan to take during the Siege of Boston?

• Bunker Hill

• Lexington

• Dorchester Heights

• Concord

Why is the Battle of Bunker Hill misnamed?

• It was actually fought on Breed's Hill

• It took place in Lexington

• It was a naval battle

• It was not a battle at all

What was the outcome of the Battle of Bunker Hill for the British?

• They signed a peace treaty

• They captured George Washington

• They lost the battle and retreated

• They suffered heavy casualties but won the hill

Who took command of the Continental Army after the Siege of Boston?

• John Adams

• George Washington

• Benjamin Franklin

• Thomas Jefferson