Prime Time 5/6, Language in Use, Arbeitsheft

2 Language in use: The American Revolution You are going to read a text about the American Revolution. Some words are missing from the text. Choose from the list (A–N) the correct part for each gap (1–11) in the text. There are two extra words you should not use. Write your answers in the boxes provided. The first one (0) has been done for you. Before the United States of America were … (0) , British settlers set up colonies in America. Other nations like France also tried to establish … (Q1) in North America. However, in the course of the 18 th century Britain … (Q2) of large areas on the East Coast. They formed thirteen colonies which served as … (Q3) of the British Crown. As the wars in Europe cost enormous amounts of money, Britain tried to … (Q4) as many taxes and customs duties from the colonies as possible. This … (Q5) a lot of tensions between the colonies and their home country, especially as the settlers in the colonies did not have the … (Q6) for the British Parliament. Their slogan “No taxation without representation” became a powerful battle cry. The British sent more and more troops to America to … (Q7) with the protests, and soon the settlers in the colonies were fighting against the British soldiers – a … (Q8) broke out in 1775. A year later, on 4 July 1776, the colonies declared their … (Q9) . This is the reason why this day is a national holiday in the United States. From then on the leaders of the United States … (Q10) a democratic system based on the American Constitution, which is still in place today. For many European countries the American Revolution became the model for their own efforts to … (Q11) democracy. A collect G introduce M take in 0 D ✔ Q6 B come to terms H led to N territories Q1 Q7 C formed I outposts Q2 Q8 D / founded J revolution Q3 Q9 E gained control K right to vote Q4 Q10 F independence L settlements Q5 Q11 3 Research: The fathers of the American Revolution Go on the internet. Find two important leaders of the United States in 1776 and write their names into the grid. 1. G S T 2. S F E 35 11 Politics Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eigentum des Verlags öbv