(C) Causes of the American Revolution

1

The Declaration of Independence was a statement of war against Great Britain.

True

False

2

Put the following events in chronological order (first event to last).

The French & Indian War
The Boston Massacre
The Boston Tea Party
The Battle of Lexington & Concord

1

This iconic image was drawn by what famous American colonist?

1

3

Drag three famous names to each correct category.

Thomas Jefferson
George Washington
John Hancock
Sam Adams
Patrick Henry

1

 The Boston colonist, _______________ , was a lawyer that actually defended the Redcoats on trial from the Boston Massacre.

Match each person to the correct description.

Draggable item		Corresponding Item
Crispus Attucks		Led British troops in the French & Indian War
John Adams		Lawyer and lead writer of the Declaration of Independence
Thomas Jefferson

1

Quartering is when the British put soldiers in the homes of colonists to live.

True

False

2

Put the following laws in chronological order (first event to last).

The Tea Act
The Proclamation Line of 1763
The Stamp Act
The Intolerable Act

1

2

Match each person to the correct description.

Draggable item		Corresponding Item
Sam Adams		Boston silversmith, rode horse to warn colonists of British coming to Lexington
Ben Franklin		President of the Continental Congress, large signature on Declaration of Independence
Paul Revere

1

The majority of Americans wanted to declare war against Britain right away.

True

False

1

Enslaved men that fought for the colonists and were hoping that slavery would end after the revolution.

True

False

1

What famous lawyer from Virginia stated, "Give me liberty or give me death!"

Ben Franklin

Patrick Henry

George Washington

John Adams

1

Where did the "Shot Heard Round The World" occur?

Salem

Philadelphia

New York

Lexington

1

How many colonists died at the Boston Massacre?

3

7

5

15

1

How many ships loaded with tea were dumped into Boston Harbor?

5

1

3

7

1

 The _________________  Petition was a document sent to Britain to try to resolve the differences and avoid war.

The British government under the King is called Parliament.

True

False

2

Match each law to the correct description.

Draggable item		Corresponding Item
Sugar Act		Tax on all paper products, cards, and dice
Tea Act		Shut down the city of Boston, quartered soldiers in homes, military in charge
Stamp Act

1

The author of the pamphlet Common Sense was named__________ who argued in favor of independence from Britain.

3

Match the vocab term with the appropriate defintion.

Draggable item		Corresponding Item

1

The colonists argued that there should be, "No taxation ......!" (fill in the rest of the quote)

1

Draggable item		Corresponding Item
Patriot		To sneak products in
Boycott		Supported the King of England
Repeal		Supported independence of America
Smuggle		A style of fighting in combat
Guerilla		To refuse to buy something
Loyalist		To change (or take back) a law

(C) Causes of the American Revolution

The Declaration of Independence was a statement of war against Great Britain.

Put the following events in chronological order (first event to last).

This iconic image was drawn by what famous American colonist?

Drag three famous names to each correct category.

Match each person to the correct description.

Quartering is when the British put soldiers in the homes of colonists to live.

Put the following laws in chronological order (first event to last).

Match each person to the correct description.

The majority of Americans wanted to declare war against Britain right away.

Enslaved men that fought for the colonists and were hoping that slavery would end after the revolution.

What famous lawyer from Virginia stated, "Give me liberty or give me death!"

Where did the "Shot Heard Round The World" occur?

How many colonists died at the Boston Massacre?

How many ships loaded with tea were dumped into Boston Harbor?

The British government under the King is called Parliament.

Match each law to the correct description.

Match the vocab term with the appropriate defintion.

The colonists argued that there should be, "No taxation ......!" (fill in the rest of the quote)

What is the exact date (month, day, & year) when the Declaration of Independence was approved?

Which colony is #1?

Which colony is #2?

Which colony is #3?

The Declaration of Independence was a statement of war against Great Britain.

Put the following events in chronological order (first event to last).

This iconic image was drawn by what famous American colonist?

The image was a rally cry to get colonists to join together in what war?

Drag three famous names to each correct category.

Match each person to the correct description.

Quartering is when the British put soldiers in the homes of colonists to live.

Put the following laws in chronological order (first event to last).

Which colony is #14?

Which colony is #15?

Which colony is #16?

Match each person to the correct description.

The majority of Americans wanted to declare war against Britain right away.

Enslaved men that fought for the colonists and were hoping that slavery would end after the revolution.

What famous lawyer from Virginia stated, "Give me liberty or give me death!"

What city is located at #21?

What city is located at #22?

What city is located at #23?

Where did the "Shot Heard Round The World" occur?

How many colonists died at the Boston Massacre?

How many ships loaded with tea were dumped into Boston Harbor?

Which of these actions did not occur at this meeting?

Which city were these meetings held?

The British government under the King is called Parliament.

Match each law to the correct description.

Match the vocab term with the appropriate defintion.

The colonists argued that there should be, "No taxation ......!" (fill in the rest of the quote)

What is the exact date (month, day, & year) when the Declaration of Independence was approved?

Which colony is #1?

Which colony is #2?

Which colony is #3?

The image was a rally cry to get colonists to join together in what war?

Which colony is #14?

Which colony is #15?

Which colony is #16?

What city is located at #21?

What city is located at #22?

What city is located at #23?

Which of these actions did not occur at this meeting?

Which city were these meetings held?