Before the Fighting
The French and Indian War was fought between which two groups?
British and French
In the following paragraph, what is the meaning of the word opposition?
Many of the colonists were proud British subjects. But they also felt that they had rights—rights that the king and his government could not take away. Opposition to the Stamp Act spread.
B. disagreement
Muskets cannons and bayonets were all weapons used in the Revolutionary War.
Muskets, cannons, and bayonets were all weapons used in the Revolutionary War.
Subject: British taxes
Action Verb: to be (are, am, is)
British taxes are
Modal Auxiliaries: can, might, will
After the Boston Tea Party, colonists wonder if the British _______ repeal the tax on tea.
will
After the Boston Tea Party, colonists wonder if the British will repeal the tax on tea.
Why did the British government create the Stamp Act?
Force colonists to help pay Britain’s war debts
Which of the following words describes a person who supports and defends their country?
A. traitor
B. patriot
C. ambassador
D. rebel
B. patriot
During the winter, the soldiers survived on soup firecake and peppercorns.
During the winter, the soldiers survived on soup, firecake, and peppercorns.
Subject: George Washington
Action Verb: lead
George Washington leads
Modal Auxiliaries: can, might, will
“I’m not sure,” her friend replies. “They __________be.”
might
“I’m not sure,” her friend replies. “They might be.”
Why did the Sons of Liberty and many others felt that British taxes were unfair?
No representation
In the following sentence, what is the meaning of the word boycott?
Many establishments agreed to boycott British tea.
refuse to buy or use
Washington’s army spent the winter in Valley Forge Pennsylvania.
Washington’s army spent the winter in Valley Forge, Pennsylvania.
Subject: I
Action Verb: To be (am, are, is)
I am
Modal Auxiliaries: can, might, will
The fireworks ________ be canceled tonight due to bad weather, but we are not sure yet.
Might
The fireworks might be canceled tonight due to bad weather, but we are not sure yet.
The colonists referred collectively to the Boston Port Act, the Massachusetts Government Act, the Administration of Justice Act, and the Quartering Act as the ____________ Acts.
Intolerable
In the following sentence, what is the meaning of the word declaration?
Thomas Jefferson, a representative from Virginia, was asked to write an official declaration of independence.
A. a document that contains an official statement
B. a pamphlet to be distributed to the colonies
C. a letter to the king of England
D. a book declaring desires for liberty
A. a document that contains an official statement
The book The Road to Independence states one of the greatest heroes on the colonists’ side was George Washington.
The book The Road to Independence states, "one of the greatest heroes on the colonists’ side was George Washington."
Subject: the colonists
Action Verb: boycott
The colonists boycott
Modal Auxiliaries: can, might, will
Thomas Jefferson writes that the colonies _________ not thrive under British rule.
will
Thomas Jefferson writes that the colonies will not thrive under British rule.
Put the following events in the order in which they happened.
A. The first shots of the Revolutionary War were fired at Lexington, Massachusetts.
B. Thomas Jefferson drafted a declaration of independence, stating reasons for breaking away from Great Britain.
C. Paul Revere rode west from Boston, warning colonists that the British were planning to seize colonial weapons from Concord, Massachusetts.
D. The British defeated the colonists at the Battle of Bunker Hill.
A C D B
The text states, “After the war, Deborah Sampson was recognized by John Hancock for having shown ‘an extraordinary instance of female heroism.’” You may infer from this statement that Deborah Sampson was a:
A. villain B. spy C. heroine
C. heroine
We have wrote Washington no less than 2,898 men now in camp unfit for duty.
"We have," wrote Washington, "no less than 2,898 men now in camp unfit for duty."
Subject: It
Action Verb: crush
It crushes
Modal Auxiliaries: can, might, will
The colonists decide they _________ fight for independence.
will
The colonists decide they will fight for independence.