3. American Revolution. Lesson. Social Studies. 8th Grade

Why was the American Revolution significant in world history?

Which region did both Britain and France want to control in North America during their rivalry?

Which of the following actions did Benjamin Franklin suggest to strengthen the colonies against the French?

What was the significance of the Treaty of Paris of 1763 in the outcome of the French and Indian War?

Which of the following were effects of the French and Indian War on the relationship between Britain and the colonists?

Which item was NOT repealed from the Townshend Acts in 1770?

How did the colonists respond to the Townshend Acts and other taxes imposed by the British government?

Who wrote for the Patriot cause and for women's rights during the time of the Committee of Correspondence?

Select all the ways propaganda was used in the aftermath of the Boston Massacre.

Who wrote many articles for the Committee of Correspondence in order to persuade people to support the fight against Britain?

Which event is an example of civil disobedience during the American Revolution, and what was its purpose?

What law did King George III pass in response to the Boston Tea Party?

What is a grievance?

Identify one grievance against Britain.

What was the first battle of the American revolution?

What were colonists called during the American Revolution era that wanted to fight against Britain in order to form their own country?

Who did the 2nd Continental Congress choose to make commander of the Continental Army?

Who wrote Common Sense?

For what purpose was Common Sense written?

Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?

Why was the Declaration of Independence written?

What is an unalienable right?

Identify the turning point Battle of the American Revolution.

Why was that battle a turning point in the war?

Why was the winter at Valley Forge so bad for Washington’s men?

How did the winter Valley Forge make Washington’s army stronger?

Identify the American naval hero that declared “I have not yet begun to fight!”.

Why did the British blockade American ports?

Who was known as the “Swamp Fox” and used guerilla warfare tactics in the South against the British?

What was the benefit of using guerilla warfare?

What was the last battle of the American Revolution?

Why did Cornwallis surrender even though there were still more Redcoats that could fight?

Identify the boundaries of America according to the Treaty of Paris of 1783.

Why was the treaty so important?

Who said “give me liberty or give me death”?

Why was Haym Solomon important to the American Revolution?

What is “civic virtue”?

What is an example of civic virtue in today’s society?

Under mercantilism, what did the colonies provide Britain?

Why did the colonists not like mercantilism?