The 13 Colonies
Which colony was known for its religious tolerance and founded by William Penn?
Pennsylania
Who was the King of England during the American Revolution?
King George III
What was the main purpose of the Sugar Act?
To pay for the French and Indian War
What event is known as the Boston Massacre?
British soldiers firing on colonists.
What was the significance of the Battles of Lexington and Concord?
They marked the start of the Revolutionary War.
Which Colony was the first to be established?
Virginia
Who was the commander of the Continental Army?
George Washington
What did the Stamp Act require colonists to do?
Buy stamps for all paper goods.
How did the Boston Tea Party show colonial resistance?
By throwing tea into the harbor.
What was a key outcome of the Battle of Trenton?
It boosted the morale of the Continental Army.
Which of the following was one of the 13 original colonies?
a. Ohio
b. Georgia
c. Florida
d. Vermont
b. Georgia
What role did Benjamin Franklin play during the American Revolution?
What were the Intolerable Acts?
Punitive laws passed after the Boston Tea Party.
What was the main goal of the first Continental Congress?
To address colonial grievances
Why is the Battle of Saratoga considered a turning point in the American Revolution?
It convinced France to join the war on the American side.
Which of these is NOT one of the original 13 colonies?
a. South Carolina
b. Texas
c. Connecticut
d. Delaware
b. Texas
Who was the primary author of the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
Why were colonists unhappy with the Stamp Act?
This law was passed without their consent.
What hardships did soldiers face during the winter at Valley Forge?
Lack of food and warm clothing.
Which battle is considered the first major conflict in the American Revolution?
The Battle of Bunker Hill
Which colony was famous for its shipbuilding industry?
Massachusetts
"Don't fire until you see the whites of their eyes."
Which famous Colonel said this at the Battle of Bunker Hill?
Colonel William Prescott
Which act taxed paper, paint, lead, glass, and tea?
The Townshend Acts
Where did the Battle of Bunker Hill actually take place?
Breed's Hill
Which event signaled the end of major fighting in the American Revolution?
The Battle of Yorktown