American Revolution Part I

Question 1

What is a "militia"?

Accepted Answer

Group of citizen soldiers

Question 2

This was a gathering in 1774 of 12 of the 13 colonies to discuss what to do about the British?

Accepted Answer

First Continental Congress

Question 3

This group with members like Sam Adams began organizing protests against the British?

Accepted Answer

The Sons of Liberty

Question 4

This was the first battle of the Revolutionary War?

Accepted Answer

Lexington & Concord

Question 5

Who was the king of England during the American Revolution?

Accepted Answer

King George III

Question 6

What is propaganda?

Accepted Answer

Biased information creating emotional responses

Question 7

These communication forms were the "lifeblood of the American Revolution"?

Accepted Answer

Newspapers & Pamphlets

Question 8

This famous order was given at the Battle of Bunker Hill?

Accepted Answer

Don't fire until you see the whites of their eyes!

Question 9

How was the American Revolution different than others?

Accepted Answer

It started with those at the top of society (rich)

Question 10

The famous etching of the Boston Massacre had the following effects on the colonies?

Accepted Answer

all of the above

Question 11

Although called the battle of Bunker Hill, it was actually fought in this hill?

Accepted Answer

Breeds Hill

Question 12

This Battle took place in Boston and was a huge morale booster for the Patriots.

Accepted Answer

Battle of Bunker Hill

Question 13

These groups spread anti-British information throughout the colonies?

Accepted Answer

Committees of Correspondence

Question 14

What is a "revolution"?

Accepted Answer

When you overthrow the government

Question 15

Benedict Arnold & Ethan Allen captured this fort from the British getting their cannons?

Accepted Answer

Fort Ticonderoga

Questions 15