Unit 2 American Revolution

Front

A major turning point of the Revolutionary War occurred at the Battle of ______ in 1777 when the Continental Army defeated the British and convinced France to sign a formal military alliance.

Back

Saratoga

Front

Partially because of General Lafayette's influence on General Washington's battle strategies, the Continental Army achieved victory over the British in ______ in 1781.

Back

Yorktown, Virginia

Front

Why was the First Continental Congress called to meet?

Back

It was in response to the Intolerable Acts and to decide what the colonists should do.

Front

According to the Declaration of Independence who institutes or creates governments?

Back

The People

Front

Who was the author of the Declaration of Independence?

Back

Thomas Jefferson

Front

Which of these completes the title for this diagram? French and Indian War, Articles of Confederation, Monroe Doctrine, Second Continental Congress

Back

French and Indian War

Front

John Locke's ideas contributed to the Declaration of Independence because he influenced the belief in -

Back

self-government and natural rights

Front

The principles of the Declaration of Independence led to increased social participation over time by -

Back

promoting civil rights

Front

Why did Thomas Paine write Common Sense?

Back

To convince Patriots to fight for independence

Front

What were the Intolerable Acts a response to?

Back

The Boston Tea Party