The Revolutionary War

The Revolutionary War

Movie Questions


1) What rebel leaders does Paul Revere ride at midnight to warn?
With his midnight ride, Paul Revere warned John Hancock and Samuel Adams because the British were on their way from Boston to Lexington to arrest them.

2) In detail, describe how the battle of Concord looked.
It was the first battle in the Revolutionary War and marked the beginning of the fights between Great Britain and the American colonies.
The British planned to take away the American militia’s supplies but by fluke, the army was already informed about the invaders so they were able to make preparations.
During the battle on the bridge of Concord, the militia killed most of the King troops.
The armies had to march a lot in this battle.

3) Why was the Revolutionary War the most important event in U.S. History?
It created the self-government in the US and made it what it is now (gave America a culture). Furthermore, it is a great story (a drama).

4) How many cities over 10,000 where there in America at the time of the Revolution?
Four cities (e.g. Boston, New York, Philadelphia)

5) Describe the country before the Revolutionary War? Why might not we, in the 21st century, recognize it?
The colonists saw themselves as the freest people in the world; the continent consisted nearly only of trees and fields; the population was smaller than today.
We probably wouldn’t recognize it today because we are used to high-rise buildings and a huge amount of people living in America’s cities.

6) Why was James Otis important?
James Otis was the organizer of the Stamp Act Congress. He was the “mastermind” of America (inspired the founders of America with his writing).

7) What was Samuel Adams known for?
Samuel Adams was one of the Sons Of Liberty and he wanted to make to the top of the politics.

8) Describe the Patriotic Leaders.
They were cunning persons and always looked for their own advantage in things.

9) What percent of the population, according to John Adams, wanted liberty?
One third of the American population wanted liberty, according to Adams.

10) Discuss how the events of the Boston Massacre and the Boston Tea Party lead to the Revolutionary War.
The most important factors that led to the Revolutionary war were the Boston Massacre and the Boston Tea Party (also the Stamp Act).
The Boston Massacre happened in 1770, when five colonists were killed because of British troops.
The Boston Tea Party happened because the colonists were angry about the British putting tax on imported tea. Some citizens protested against it and refused to unload the tea in Boston. In the night, some Americans emptied the tea in the Boston harbor. After that, the British closed the Boston port.
All these acts provoked the Americans so much that it led to the Revolutionary War.