American Revolution Key Events and Concepts

The video covers the history of American independence, starting with the founding of Jamestown in 1607 and the establishment of the 13 British colonies. It discusses the French and Indian War, British taxation policies, and colonial protests like the Boston Tea Party. The video highlights the start of the American Revolution, the role of foreign aid, particularly from France, and the signing of the Declaration of Independence. It concludes with the colonial victories, the Treaty of Paris in 1783, and the formation of the United States as an independent nation.

What was the first permanent English settlement in America?

• Plymouth

• Jamestown

• Roanoke

• New Amsterdam

Which war was also known as the Seven Years' War?

• American Revolutionary War

• Civil War

• French and Indian War

• War of 1812

What was the colonists' main grievance against British taxation?

• Military conscription

• Unfair trade practices

• High tax rates

• Lack of representation

What event involved the dumping of tea into Boston Harbor?

• Boston Massacre

• Boston Tea Party

• Lexington and Concord

• Intolerable Acts

Which group was formed by colonists to resist British policies?

• Sons of Liberty

• Daughters of the American Revolution

• Minutemen

• Continental Congress

Where were the first shots of the American Revolution fired?

• Bunker Hill

• Yorktown

• Lexington and Concord

• Saratoga

Which country did the colonists seek help from during the American Revolution?

• Spain

• Germany

• France

• Netherlands

When was the Declaration of Independence signed?

• July 4, 1776

• September 3, 1783

• April 19, 1775

• October 19, 1781

Which battle is considered a turning point in the American Revolution?

• Trenton

• Yorktown

• Saratoga

• Bunker Hill

What document recognized the United States as an independent nation?

• Articles of Confederation

• Treaty of Paris

• Declaration of Independence

• Constitution