American Revolution Webquest 8th Grade 

Directions:  Each heading is a link to another page. You will need click on the links in order answer the questions directly below them. 

 Stamp Act
Why did England pass the Stamp Act?

Townshend Acts
What was the purpose of the Townshend Acts?

Patrick Henry
What is one of Patrick Henry’s most famous quotes? 
 
Continental Congress
Where did the First Continental Congress meet?
How many delegates made up the First Continental Congress?

George Washington
Who was George Washington?  Where did he live? 

Second Continental Congress 
Who does the Continental Congress pick as leader of Continental Army?

Battle of Bunker Hill
The Battle of Bunker Hill took place near what major American city?
How did the Battle of Bunker Hill help the American Army?

Dunmore’s Proclamation
Why did Dunmore’s Proclamation irritate many Virginia slave owners?

Hessians
How many Hessians fought for Britain during the American Revolution?
How did the Hessians receive their nickname?