American Revolution Chapter 2 Lesson 2

Question 1

The USA was a colony that was ruled by England before it gained it's independence.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 2

The Declaration of Indepence said the colonies wanted freedom from England and the king. This led to the _____________.

Accepted Answer

American Revolution (war)

Question 3

The constitution was ________________.

Accepted Answer

A set of rules/laws for the new country, A written plan for our new country&#x27;s government

Question 4

Thomas Jefferson helped write the __________________.

Accepted Answer

Declaration of Indepence

Question 5

The colonists were unhappy with the British rules for 3 of these reasons, EXCEPT...

Accepted Answer

The king lived too far away.

Question 6

A _____________ shows the order of events and helps you learn about things that happened in the past.

Accepted Answer

timeline

Question 7

Money that is paid to the government is called a ________________.

Accepted Answer

tax

Question 8

The group of COLONISTS who fought for indepence were called _________.

Accepted Answer

Patriots

Question 9

Where were the 13 colonies located?

Accepted Answer

Along the Atlantic Coast

Question 10

The Stamp Act taxed the colonists on everyday goods such as newspapers.

Accepted Answer

True

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