Topic 4 American Revolution Test

Front

Which consequence of the French and Indian War contributed to future tensions between Great Britain and American colonists?

Back

The British government had a large war debt that it wanted the colonists to help pay.

Front

In 1767, Parliament passed the __ to tax imported goods, such as glass, paper, and tea.

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Townshend Act

Front

Which of the following is NOT a key factor that contributed to the colonists' growing discontent with British rule? Taxation without Representation, The Boston Massacre, The Boston Tea Party

Back

Treaty of Paris

Front

In 1775, the Second Continental Congress asked __ to draft the Declaration of Independence.

Back

Thomas Jefferson

Front

In 1776, George Washington’s troops surprised the British at __ on Christmas night and then marched to Princeton to scatter the British troops there.

Back

Battle of Trenton

Front

In March of 1770, colonists protesting unfair taxes were confronted by British troops, who opened fire and killed five colonists in what became known as the __.

Back

Boston Massacre

Front

What was an important outcome of the Battle of Bunker Hill?

Back

It showed the British that defeating colonial troops would be a challenging task.

Front

What conclusion can you make from Patrick Henry's quote about the American Identity? "The distinctions between Virginians, Pennsylvanians, New Yorkers, and New Englanders are no more. I am not a Virginian, but an American."

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Colonists began to develop a collective, national identity because of events that generated frustration with British policies.

Front

Why was the Battle of Saratoga a turning point in the war?

Back

This battle showed King Louis XVI that the Americans are worthy allies.

Front

What year was the Proclamation of 1763 passed?

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1763