American revolution - MELTON

Question 1

What three rights did the formers of the Declaration of Independence feel were "unalienable," or undeniable?

Accepted Answer

liefe, liberty, pursuit of happiness

Question 2

Who was king of England during the American Revolution?

Accepted Answer

George III

Question 3

In September 1774, 50 leaders from 12 colonies met to discuss their grievances against Britain. This was known as the

Accepted Answer

First Continental Congress

Question 4

What were the first official battles in the American Revolutionary War?

Accepted Answer

Lexington and Concord

Question 5

"Common Sense" was a pamphlet written to encourage colonists to fight for independence. Who wrote it?

Accepted Answer

Thomas Paine

Question 6

What was the name of the first plan of government for the colonies after winning the war for independence?

Accepted Answer

Articles of Confederation

Question 7

What did the Stamp Act of 1765 do?

Accepted Answer

put a tax on all printed materials in the colonies

Question 8

What is the definition of tyranny?

Accepted Answer

unjust use of government power

Question 9

During the Boston Tea Party, the colonists dumped about 90,000 pounds of tea into the sea to protest the tax on tea.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 10

Define QUARTERING.

Accepted Answer

forcing colonists to provide British troops with housing and supplies

Question 11

What does BOYCOTT mean?

Accepted Answer

to refuse to buy one or more goods from a certain source

Question 12

Which event helped spur on the American Revolution?

Accepted Answer

All of the above

Questions 12