Quiz: The American Revolution - OverSimplified (Part 1)

Test your understanding of specific historical events, figures, and conflicts covered in this video about Columbus, British colonization, and colonial tensions

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Q1 Intermediate 2 pts

According to the video, what specific items did Columbus bring back from his voyage to show off as riches? Video Reference:
"Including a few previously undiscovered items, such as tobacco, the pineapple, turkeys, and a hammoc..."

Timestamp: 2:00

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Tobacco, pineapple, turkeys, and a hammock Gold, spices, and silk Cotton, sugar, and corn Potatoes, tomatoes, and chocolate

Q2 Beginner 1 pts

What specific amount did the British war debt amount to after their victory? Video Reference:
"A £60 MILLION cost. They were now broke, in a lot of debt..."

Timestamp: 3:00

£60 million £40 million £100 million £20 million

Q3 Intermediate 2 pts

Which specific tax act did Britain introduce in 1764 regarding sugar and molasses? Video Reference:
"In 1764, Britain introduced the Sugar Act, forcing the colonists to import sugar and molasses exclus..."

Timestamp: 4:00

The Sugar Act The Stamp Act The Molasses Act The Tea Act

Q4 Beginner 1 pts

According to the video, who was the first European to land in America? Video Reference:
"In the 11th century, Leif Erikson was the first European to land in America..."

Timestamp: 2:30

Leif Erikson Christopher Columbus John Cabot Amerigo Vespucci

Q5 Advanced 3 pts

What specific event occurred in Boston on March 5th that resulted in five civilian deaths? Video Reference:
"Snowballs were thrown at the British. The snowballs turned to rocks. The rocks to oyster shells. The..."

Timestamp: 7:00

The Boston Massacre The Boston Tea Party The Stamp Act Riots The Sugar Act Protests

Q6 Intermediate 2 pts

How much tea did the Sons of Liberty throw into Boston Harbor during the Boston Tea Party? Video Reference:
"threw nearly 10,000 pounds worth of tea..."

Timestamp: 8:00

Nearly 10,000 pounds 5,000 pounds 15,000 pounds 20,000 pounds

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Quiz: The American Revolution - OverSimplified (Part 1)

According to the video, what specific items did Columbus bring back from his voyage to show off as riches? Video Reference: "Including a few previously undiscovered items, such as tobacco, the pineapple, turkeys, and a hammoc..." Timestamp: 2:00

What specific amount did the British war debt amount to after their victory? Video Reference: "A £60 MILLION cost. They were now broke, in a lot of debt..." Timestamp: 3:00

Which specific tax act did Britain introduce in 1764 regarding sugar and molasses? Video Reference: "In 1764, Britain introduced the Sugar Act, forcing the colonists to import sugar and molasses exclus..." Timestamp: 4:00

According to the video, who was the first European to land in America? Video Reference: "In the 11th century, Leif Erikson was the first European to land in America..." Timestamp: 2:30

What specific event occurred in Boston on March 5th that resulted in five civilian deaths? Video Reference: "Snowballs were thrown at the British. The snowballs turned to rocks. The rocks to oyster shells. The..." Timestamp: 7:00

How much tea did the Sons of Liberty throw into Boston Harbor during the Boston Tea Party? Video Reference: "threw nearly 10,000 pounds worth of tea..." Timestamp: 8:00