Introduction to The American Revolution

Discover core American Revolution facts for kids! Learn about taxes, the army, and the birth of the USA.

What did the British Parliament place on the colonies that upset the colonist? new rules new taxes new leaders The colonies´ _ toward the British laws and taxes increase, so did the _ of the British Government. disobedience, anger following, love love, obedienence How many years did the small Continental army fight against the larger and better equipped British forces? 5 27 8 At the time of the American Revolution, who was the most powerful nation? USA Britain New York How many Patriots of the war later became presidents of the United States? 5 3 8 What year did the Continental Congress officially declare the name of the new nation, The United States of North America? 1876 1976 1776 New England Colonies Connecticut New Hampshire Massachusetts Rhode Island Middle Conlonies Delaware New York New Jersey Pennsylvania Southern Colonies Georgia North Carolina Virginia Maryland