American Revolution — Answer Key
Part A: Fix the Sentence
Each sentence has an error. Rewrite it correctly on the line.
1. Fix the sentence:
The colonists were angry because they had too many representatives in Parliament.
Corrected: The colonists were angry because they had no representatives in Parliament.
The corrected sentence is: "The colonists were angry because they had no representatives in Parliament.". The original sentence "The colonists were angry because they had too many representatives in Parliament." contained an error that needed to be fixed.
2. Fix the sentence:
The Boston Tea Party happened because colonists wanted to buy more tea from Britain.
Corrected: The Boston Tea Party happened because colonists protested the tax on tea by dumping it into the harbor.
The corrected sentence is: "The Boston Tea Party happened because colonists protested the tax on tea by dumping it into the harbor.". The original sentence "The Boston Tea Party happened because colonists wanted to buy more tea from Britain." contained an error that needed to be fixed.
3. Fix the sentence:
The first battles of the Revolution were fought at Philadelphia and Boston.
Corrected: The first battles of the Revolution were fought at Lexington and Concord.
The corrected sentence is: "The first battles of the Revolution were fought at Lexington and Concord.". The original sentence "The first battles of the Revolution were fought at Philadelphia and Boston." contained an error that needed to be fixed.
Part B: Fill in the Blank
Write the missing word or number on each line.
1. The slogan "No taxation without representation" expressed the colonists' main complaint.
Colonists demanded representation in Parliament before accepting British taxes.
2. In 1773, colonists dumped tea into Boston Harbor to protest British taxes.
The Boston Tea Party took place in Boston Harbor in December 1773.
3. The Declaration of Independence was signed in 1776.
The Declaration of Independence was adopted on July 4, 1776.
4. George Washington led the Continental Army during the Revolution.
George Washington commanded the Continental Army throughout the Revolutionary War.
Part C: Short Answer
Answer each question in one or two complete sentences.
1. Why were the colonists upset about British taxes?
Sample answer: The colonists were upset because Britain taxed them without giving them a voice or vote in Parliament.
The principle of 'no taxation without representation' meant colonists wanted a say in Parliament before accepting new taxes.
2. What happened at the Boston Tea Party?
Sample answer: Colonists dressed as Mohawks boarded British ships and dumped 342 chests of tea into Boston Harbor to protest the tea tax.
The Boston Tea Party (December 1773) was a direct act of protest against the Tea Act, showing colonial resistance to taxation.