Revolutionary War
"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain _______________ , that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness."— The Declaration of Independence, July 4, 1776
Which of the following best completes this excerpt?
Rights, grievences, right to rebelion
Rights
Match the correct perspective of a Loyalist or a Patriot during the colonial period.
The colonists have too many freedoms.
Loyalist
What was the coined slogan during the American Revolution?
-No taxation without representation
-Down with the loyalists
-The star spangled Banner
No taxation without representation
Match the correct perspective of a Loyalist or a Patriot during the colonial period.
Parliament should have colonists represented.
Patriots
The ________________ ended the Revolutionary War between Great Britain and the United States that recognized American independence and established borders for the new nation.
Tax act, Decleration of independence, Treaty of Paris
Treaty of Paris
Match the correct perspective of a Loyalist or a Patriot during the colonial period.
The British government had not fulfilled its promises, so the colonists had the right to revolt.
Patriots
Who was the first man to die for the rebellion, becoming a symbol of American partiotism and sacrifice?
Thomas Jeferson, Abraham Lincoln or Crispus Attucks
Crispus Attucks
Match the correct perspective of a Loyalist or a Patriot during the colonial period.
Colonists should behave like British citizens
loyalist
Which colonial region was best known for fishing, fur trapping, and producing timber?
New England, Southern or Middle colonies?
New England Colonies
Match the correct perspective of a Loyalist or a Patriot during the colonial period.
Colonists should pay for soldiers' support.