Representative Government in the Thirteen Colonies

Question 1

What is the mainstay of American Democracy?

Answer 1

The power to choose representatives (as seen in the thirteen colonies)

Question 2

How did the colonists prevent unwanted tariffs?

Answer 2

They created a government of representative government with checks and balances, keeping the interest of the citizens in mind.

Question 3

What Contributions did Thomas Paine make to the Revolution?

Answer 3

“The Father of the American Revolution.”
- Writer of the “Common Sense” pamphlet, a pro-independence pamphlet. A rallying point for American Revolutionaries

Question 4

What role did King George III play in the Revolution?

Answer 4

The cause of the Revolution.

Question 5

What role did Marquis De Lafayette play in the Revolution?

Answer 5

A French Military General.
He served under George Washington.
-CONTAINED BRITISH FORCES AT YORKTOWN. long enough for reinforcements to arrive. VICTORY FOR COLONISTS!