Why did the Colonist throw the tea overboard in 1773?

The colonist objected the monopoly on tea and import duty.

Why was the Battle of Lexington considered momentous?

it was the first battle amongst colonists and British troops

"The Shot Heard Around the World" refers to which battle?

The Battle of Lexington and Concord

What did Thomas Paine's urge the colonist with his pamphlet--Common Sense?

declare independence and establish a republic

What was the result of the French and Indian War?

The British won Canada and land far west of the Mississippi.

What was the colonist main objection to the British Parliament's policies on taxation?

thought the taxes were much too high

Why did British Parliament impose taxes on the colonists after 1763?

to pay off debt imposed from the French and Indian War

What account did George Washington most likely made after the battles of Lexington and Concord?

He had to fight against tyranny.

What was the main reason the colonist assembled for the First Continental Congress?

to discuss their grievances with the British government

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The American Revolution: Grade 5

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CA CCSS: History-Social Science--5.5 Students explain the causes of the American Revolution.

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1
Why did the Colonist throw the tea overboard in 1773?
The tea stored for a long time went bad.
The colonist objected the monopoly on tea and import duty.
The British took away tea imported from China.
The Colonist wanted British tea, not from India.
2
Who argued that government should protect its people's natural rights, liberty, and property?
Patrick Henry
Thomas Paine
John Locke
George Washington
3
Why was the Battle of Lexington considered momentous?
Indians finally supported colonial militiamen
colonist soundly defeated the British regulars
millions of colonists were killed
it was the first battle amongst colonists and British troops
4
Which nation decided to support the patriots after the Battle of Saratoga?
Japan
Germany
France
Britain
5
Who was the commander and chief of the Continental Army?
Samuel Adams
John Burgoyne
Nathaniel Green
George Washington
6
"The Shot Heard Around the World" refers to which battle?
"I need my coffee before I can answer this question."
"Huh, It's too early for this!"
"C'mon, Mom! Let me sleep five more minutes!"
The Battle of Lexington and Concord
7
The first draft of the Declaration of Independence was written by ...
Thomas Jefferson
Samuel Adams
George Washington
John Adams
8
Which treaty signed in 1783 recognized the independence of the United States of America?
North American Treaty
British American Treaty
Treaty of France
Treaty of Paris
9
What did Thomas Paine's urge the colonist with his pamphlet--Common Sense?
declare independence and establish a republic
pay taxes to eliminate debt from the French and Indian War
insist upon representation in the British Parliament
propose a compromise with Britain to restore good relations
10
What was the result of the French and Indian War?
The French lost the war and had to give up their territory.
The Indians lost all territory and were pushed west too.
The British won Canada and land far west of the Mississippi.
The French won and expanded all the way to Canada.
11
When did the British surrender?
after the Battle of Yorktown
after the Battle of Guilford Courthouse
after the battle of Saratoga
after the Battle of Lexington and Concord
12
What was the colonist main objection to the British Parliament's policies on taxation?
Parliament had no right to tax them
thought Parliament shouldn't tax the goods they exported
they should not be forced to give government money
thought the taxes were much too high
13
What naval officer patrolled the Atlantic Ocean harassing British ships giving troops supplies.
Benedict Arnold
Lord Charles Cornwallis
John Paul Jones
Marquis de Lafayette
14
Why did British Parliament impose taxes on the colonists after 1763?
to pay off debt imposed from the French and Indian War
to pay for King George's lavish style of living
to pay the French to stay away from American affairs
to pay for a new building in Parliament
15
What account did George Washington most likely made after the battles of Lexington and Concord?
He thought Virginia was very important.
He did not want to fight a civil war.
He had to fight against tyranny.
He fought for people's right to settle in America's plains.
16
What was the main reason the colonist assembled for the First Continental Congress?
to decide how much taxes to charge on British goods
to discuss their grievances with the British government
to demand the right to settle west of the Appalachian Mnts.
to develop a relationship with the American Indians

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