Facts
Causes
Vocabulary
Miscellaneous
100
What is the name of the country that originally settled the American Colonies?
England
100
The Revolutionary War started when the American Colonies and England began to argue about who had the right to rule the __________.
Colonies
100
What is the name of the ruling body of England.
The English Parliament
100
In what important document did the colonies declare independence from England?
The Declaration of Independence
200
How many original American Colonies were there?
Thirteen
200
Why did the American Colonies believe that England had no right to tax them?
The Colonies were not allowed to have representatives present at the meetings of Parliament.
200
What was the name given to the colonists who fought against the British to defend the freedom of the Colonies?
Patriots
200
On what date was the Declaration of Independence signed?
July 4th
300
Who fought in the Revolutionary War?
The American Colonies and England
300
300 POINTS FREE!
YAY!
300
What is the term for a sum of money demanded by a government for its support or for specific facilities or services?
Tax
300
What is another name for the Revolutionary War?
The American Revolution
400
Which country was born from the Revolutionary War?
The United States of America
400
Who did the Colonists believe had the legal authority to rule over the Colonies?
Local Assemblies
400
What is the term for the freedom from control, support, or the aid of others?
Independence
400
Who was the Commander and Chief of the Continental Army?
George Washington
500
In what year did the Revolutionary War begin?
1775
500
What was the slogan of the Revolutionary War?
"No taxation without Representation"
500
What is the term for the forcible overthrow of a government or social order in favor of a new system?
Revolution
500
England's government was a ___________ and the American colonies wanted their government to be a ____________.
Monarchy Democracy
M
e
n
u