Causes & Terms
Key Events
Important People
Documents & Outcomes
Timeline/Sequence
100
Which phrase describes the colonists' complaint about being taxed by Britain without having a say in Parliament?
Taxation without representation
100
Which war between Britain and France (with Native American allies) helped set the stage for new British taxes on the colonies?
French and Indian War
100
Who made a famous midnight ride to warn colonists that British troops were coming?
Paul Revere Thomas Jefferson Yankee Doodle
Paul Revere
100
What document announced the colonies' decision to be independent from Britain?
Declaration of Independence Constitution Treaty of Paris
Declaration of Independence
100
Which event happened first: Boston Tea Party or Battle of Yorktown?
Boston Tea Party
200
Name the law that prevented colonists from settling west of the Appalachian Mountains after the French and Indian War.
Proclamation of 1763
200
Which of these is an example of representative government?
Mayflower Compact House of Burgesses Constitution
House of Burgesses
200
Which group of people would have said "taxation without representation" to describe their situation?
American colonists sons of liberty delegates
The American colonists
200
One result of the Treaty of Paris was that England recognized the United States as what?
England recognized the United States as an independent nation
200
Place these in order: New Taxes, Protests and Boycotts, American Revolution French and Indian War (write First, Second, Third, Fourth).
First — French and Indian War; Second — New Taxes; Third — Protests and Boycotts; Fourth — American Revolution
300
Which event involved colonists dumping British tea into Boston Harbor to protest taxes?
Boston Tea Party
300
Which battle is commonly known as the final major battle of the American Revolution where British forces surrendered?
Battle of Yorktown (it was the last major battle / British surrender)
300
Which founding father was responsible for drafting (writing) the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson Benjamin Franklin George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
300
Which agreement officially ended the American Revolution and included land changes?
Treaty of Paris Constitution Declaration of Independence
Treaty of Paris (1783)
300
What is the significance of the Battle of Yorktown?
It was the last major battle of the American Revolution / it led to British surrender at Yorktown
400
Define "free enterprise" in a sentence appropriate for 5th graders.
When the economy is allowed to operate with little or no government involvement.
400
What does the political cartoon that shows a segmented snake with the words "JOIN, or DIE" encourage colonists to do?
It encourages colonists to unite/join together in the fight for a common cause (join colonial efforts).
400
Explain in one sentence why colonists might have supported independence from Britain.
They wanted self-government and to stop being taxed without having a say.
400
List two results of the Treaty of Paris.
England gave up land in the colonies
Americans no longer had to pay taxes to the King of England
400
Double Jeopardy
What was the most significant result of the American Revolution?
The most significant result of the American Revolution was that the 13 colonies became an independent country — the United States of America.
500
List two causes of the American Revolution from the assessment text.
Taxation without representation; Proclamation of 1763; French and Indian War (any two from the assessment text)
500
DOUBLE JEOPARDY
How did the development of self government in the colonies result in conflict with Great Britian?
When Great Britain tried to take more control and make new taxes, the colonists didn’t like it. They felt it was unfair because they didn’t have a say in the British government.
500
Describe the role of colonial leaders in organizing protests like the Boston Tea Party (one or two sentences).
They organized and led protests, wrote petitions, and coordinated actions like boycotts and the Boston Tea Party.
500
DOUBLE JEOPARDY
Explain the purpose of the Declaration of Independence in one clear sentence.
The Declaration of Independence explained why the colonies wanted to be free from Britain and announced they were forming a new nation.
500
How did women contribute to the American Revolutionary War?
Making clothes
leading armies
nurses
spies
camp followers
soldiers