Prereading QuizThe Road to Revolution

Before you readThe Road to Revolution,” take this five-question quiz to find out how much you already know.

1

When was the American Revolution fought?

The first shots of the American Revolution were fired at Lexington and Concord in Massachusetts in 1775. The war ended eight years later.

2

During the American Revolution, the colonists fought against which country?

As a result of their victory in the American Revolution, the colonists won independence from Great Britain.

3

Which of these was not one of the original 13 American Colonies?

The 13 American Colonies were Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia.

4

Why did many colonists come to oppose the rule of King George III of Great Britain? 

Many colonists were outraged that they didn’t have representatives in the British government. Their rallying cry became “No taxation without representation!”

5

Refusing to shop at a particular store is an example of ____.

A boycott is the refusal to shop somewhere, to buy particular products, or to participate in something as an act of protest.

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