As a result of the French and Indian War, _____ became the dominant power in North America.

Following the French and Indian War, the British decided to tax the colonists because

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.

In the following sentence, what is the meaning of the word boycott?

Many establishments agreed to boycott British tea.

Which of the following words describes a person who supports and defends their country?

The Stamp Act, the Boston Massacre, and the Intolerable Acts were all examples of:

The incidents Stamp Act, Boston Massacre, and the Intolerable Acts led to a meeting in Philadelphia, where representatives from12 of the 13 colonies gathered. This meeting is known as

Paul Revere and other night riders rode out of Boston on the eve of the

The American Revolution spans many years, but the actual war began in _____ with the “shot heard ’round the world” in _____.

While the Battle of Bunker Hill was being fought in Massachusetts, representatives from all 13 colonies attended the Second Continental Congress. They decided to  create an army, write a formal declaration of independence, and set up a postal service.

This patriot’s pamphlet, Common Sense, influenced the Second Continental Congress’ decision to fight for independence.

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

The declaration of independence that Thomas Jefferson was asked to write

The Second Continental Congress put this patriot in charge of the Continental Army.

Which of these statements best describes the Continental Army during the first years following the Declaration of Independence?

Number the following events in the order in which they happened, from 1–3

Who wrote the following words, and in what context were they written?

“I am now convinced, beyond a doubt that unless some great and capital change suddenly takes place . . . this Army must inevitably be reduced to one or other of these three things. Starve, dissolve, or disperse.”

Which one of the following statements describes French involvement in the American Revolution?

The French were very important in helping

Which words accurately complete the following sentence?

_____ was a longtime _____ of Great Britain, so they welcomed the opportunity to assist the colonists in their fight against the British.

Number the following events in the order in which they happened, from 1–4.

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