What was the "Shot Heard 'Round the World" and why was it important?

First shot fired that started the Revolutionary War

What made the colonists MOST mad about paying taxes?

They didn't have a say in making the tax laws

What happened at the Boston Tea Party?

They dumped Britain's tea into the harbor

Why did the colonists write the Declaration of Independence?

They wanted freedom from Britain

Why did Britain start taxing the colonists?

Wanted them to help pay for the war with France

What is the most important section of the Declaration of Independence that we discussed?

Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness

What were some jobs women did during the revolution?

cook, sew uniforms, and act as nurses

Loyalists believed what?

People should support the King's decisions

Patriots believed what?

Taxes without representation weren't fair

What did the colonists ask in the Treaty of Paris?

King George to admit they are independent and give back land

What rights did men have in the revolution?

Could vote, make decisions, and fight in the war

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The American Revolution Review

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1
What was the "Shot Heard 'Round the World" and why was it important?
Shot fired that ended the Revolutionary War
First shot fired that started the Revolutionary War
A really loud battle
A shot was fired and traveled around the world
2
What made the colonists MOST mad about paying taxes?
The money collected was spent to buy King George jewels
They were confused about how the money would be used
They didn't have a say in making the tax laws
They didn't have very much money to give
3
Who revolted against the British?
loyalists
colonists
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France
4
What happened at the Boston Tea Party?
They dumped Britain's tea into the harbor
They shipped the tea back to Britain
Loyalist and colonists traded the tea fairly
They ate crumpets and drank tea
5
What wasn't one of the acts passed by the British?
Chocolate Act
Sugar Act
Stamp Act
Townshed Act
6
What wasn't an event that took place in the American Revolution?
Declaration of Independence
Battle at Bunker Hill
The 1st Thanksgiving
Boston Tea Party
7
Why did the colonists write the Declaration of Independence?
They wanted freedom from Britain
They wanted freedom from France
They wanted to compliment King George
They wanted hot dogs on the 4th of July
8
Did the Battle of Bunker Hill actually take place at Bunker Hill?
No
Yes
9
Why did Britain start taxing the colonists?
Wanted to take over their land
Wanted to make them drink more tea
Wanted them to come back to Britain
Wanted them to help pay for the war with France
10
Do we know who fired the "Shot Heard 'Round the World"?
Yes
No
It's a secret
11
What is the most important section of the Declaration of Independence that we discussed?
Repeated petitions have been answered by repeated injury
Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness
These colonies are and ought to be free & independent states
It is the right of the people to alter or abolish a gov.
12
What were some jobs women did during the revolution?
built forts and surveyed the land
cook, sew uniforms, and act as nurses
clean, cook, and hunt
teach, farm, and make laws
13
What is inflation?
Prices go down
Everything was free
Buy one, get one half off
Prices go up
14
Loyalists believed what?
They should dump the tea in the harbor
People should support the King's decisions
People should have freedom
Taxation without representation wasn't fair
15
Patriots believed what?
The King should be in charge
Taxes without representation were fair
Taxes without representation weren't fair
People should support Britain
16
What did the colonists ask in the Treaty of Paris?
For no more taxes
King George to admit they are independent and give back land
For all of their money back
To be allies with France
17
What rights did men have in the revolution?
Made decisions and ran businesses
Could vote, make decisions, and fight in the war
Cooked and made uniforms
Hunted and fished

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