American Revolution Study Guide

Question 1

Who was the MAIN opponent of the United States in the American Revolution?

Accepted Answer

Great Britain

Question 2

"He has refused his Assent to Laws...He has forbidden his Governors to pass Laws of immediate importance..." Who is HE?

Accepted Answer

King George III

Question 3

During the American Revolution, some things helped the colonists. Which of these HELPED them?

Accepted Answer

They knew the land where the fighting took place.

Question 4

This map represents the territorial boundaries that existed before the American Revol. and after the Treaty of Paris.

Accepted Answer

The United States gained territory westward to the Mississippi River

Question 5

Men in this group were given this name by theContinental Army because of the appearance of their uniforms.

Accepted Answer

Redcoats

Question 6

Which statement BEST explains why George Washington, John Adams, and Benjamin Franklin known as the "Founding Fathers"?

Accepted Answer

They helped create the United States government.

Question 7

If your teacher assigned a research project of the causes of the American Revolution, which terms would you look up?

Accepted Answer

Stamp Act, Intolerable Acts, Boston Massacre, Boston Tea Party

Question 8

Which founding father wrote the Declaration of Independence?

Accepted Answer

Thomas Jefferson

Question 9

Which event leading to the American Revolution resulted in five Americans dying, including Crispus Attucks?

Accepted Answer

Boston Massacre

Question 10

Which term describes people who lived in American colonies and supported independence during the American Revolution?

Accepted Answer

Patriots

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