High School U.S. History Exam D

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A turning point for colonists was the Battle of Yorktown when British general ------- ---------- surrendered.

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Charles Cornwallis

Front

The first known casualty in the Boston riots against the Townshend Acts was...

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Crispus Attucks

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Playing an important role in resisting British policies, ------ ------ organized the Boston Sons of Liberty.

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Samuel Adams

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Knowing for drafting the Declaration of Independence, ------ -------- also suggested that the colonies created a committee of correspondence.

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Thomas Jefferson

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One of the catalysts for change was Common Sense, a pamphlet written by...

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Thomas Paine

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One result of the French and Indian War was that...

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The British Parliament began to directly tax the colonies.

Front

Why is the Gaspee Affair significant in colonial history?

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It prompted the colonies to work together to solve problems.

Front

Which of the following was a main goal of the Second Continental Congress?
Options:
To convince the French to form an alliance with the colonies.
To begin negotiations with the British Parliament.
To create an independent army.
To form a naval blockade to cut off British supplies.

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To create an independent army.

Front

Why was victory in the Battle of Saratoga critical to the Patriots?

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It convinced the French to support the Patriots.

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What was the significance of the Battle of Yorktown?

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It was the last battle of the American Revolution.