Question #7: In 1765, Parliament caused an uproar throughout the colonies when it passed the Stamp Act to raise revenue. What did the Stamp Act require of American colonists?

They had to pay a stamp tax on all paper goods they used

Question #8 Why did colonists react in outrage to Parliament’s Stamp Act?

They believed they were being taxed without representation in Parliament

Question #9 Why were the American colonies accustomed to managing their own affairs?

Britain followed a policy of salutary neglect, allowing local self-government

Question #10: How did colonists respond to the Townshend Acts of 1767, which placed customs duties on British glass, lead, paints, paper, and tea and were seen by colonists as direct taxes in disguise?

They organized a boycott of all British imported goods

Question #12: In 1773, Parliament unintentionally prompted renewed protests by passing the Tea Act. What was the main reason colonists opposed this law?

It allowed Britain to control the tea trade and threatened colonial merchants

Question #13: On the night of December 16, 1773, during the Boston Tea Party, colonists boarded three British tea ships and destroyed the cargo. What exactly happened during this protest?

Protestors stole and dumped British tea into Boston Harbor

Question #14: The Boston Tea Party in 1773 angered the British government. How did Parliament respond to this protest?

It passed a series of laws so harsh that the colonists called them the Intolerable Acts

Question #17 In September 1774, as the conflict between Britain and the colonies escalated, colonial leaders met in Philadelphia. What did the First Continental Congress recommend? A. That colonies declare immediate independence B. That colonies boycott British goods and prepare militias C. That colonists surrender to British authority D. That the colonies form a new monarchy

B. Boycotts and other actions to protest the Intolerable Acts and prepare militias

Question #18: At the Second Continental Congress, held in May 1775 in Philadelphia after the battles at Lexington and Concord, what was the first action taken by the delegates? A. Declaring independence from British rule B. Offering a peace settlement to the King C. Forming a standing Continental Army D. Appointing George Washington as president

C. Forming a standing Continental Army

Question #20: Why was the loss at the Battle of Bunker Hill (June 17, 1775, near Boston, Massachusetts) seen by some colonists as a potentially good thing? A. It showed that the colonists could inflict heavy losses on the British and that the British were not invincible B. It convinced colonists to stop fighting C. It caused the British to surrender immediately D. It ended the war

A. It showed that the colonists could inflict heavy losses on the British and that the British were not invincible

Question #21 Still hesitant to separate from Britain, in July 1775 the Second Continental Congress sent a petition to King George III. This letter came to be called the Olive Branch Petition because olive branches symbolize peace. What did the Olive Branch Petition affirm and request from the King? A. The colonies’ loyalty to the King and help with their grievances B. Immediate independence from Britain C. Permission to attack British troops in Boston D. Military support from France

A. The colonies’ loyalty to the King and help with their grievances

Question #22: But having heard the news of Bunker Hill, King George III refused to receive the Olive Branch Petition, instead proclaiming that the colonists were in "open and avowed rebellion" and that Britain would "bring the traitors to justice." Why did he refuse the petition? A. He believed the colonists were already in rebellion B. He supported colonial self-government C. He wanted to negotiate a compromise D. He had not yet learned of the petition

A. He believed the colonists were already in rebellion

Question #27: What was the main idea of the 47-page pamphlet Common Sense ? A. It suggested the colonies adopt a French-style monarchy B. It made a fervent case for independence and declared that nobody should be ruled by a king C. It argued that Americans should remain loyal to Britain D. It claimed monarchy was the best form of government

B. It made a fervent case for independence and declared that nobody should be ruled by a king

Question #28: What form of government did Thomas Paine propose Americans should establish? A. A strong monarchy B. A representative democracy, giving roughly equal weight to each colony C. A dictatorship D. A theocracy

B. A representative democracy, giving roughly equal weight to each colony

Question#29: What was stressed by the thinkers who drove the Enlightenment? A. Reason, logic, and scientific thinking B. Absolute monarchy C. Faith over reason D. Blind obedience to authority

A. Reason, logic, and scientific thinking

Question #32: What social contract did philosopher John Locke argue exists between governments and citizens? A. People agree to obey their government if it protects and respects their natural rights B. Rulers must never be questioned C. Citizens have no responsibilities toward government D. Citizens give up all rights to a ruler

A. People agree to obey their government if it protects and respects their natural rights

Question #35: What are the opening words, or introduction, of the Declaration of Independence? A. “In the beginning, the thirteen colonies united under one purpose to form a new nation, free from British rule.” B. “When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another…” C. “We the People of the United States, in order to form a more perfect Union…” D. “Four score and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on this continent, a new nation, conceived in Liberty…”

B. “When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another…”

Question #37: At the start of the Revolutionary War, why were the Patriots’ prospects considered poor? A. The Patriots had far more troops than the British but lacked weapons. B. The British controlled all colonial governments and militias. C. They had no allies in Europe. D. Britain had a professional army of about 40,000 soldiers and hired 30,000 German mercenaries (Hessians)

D. Britain had a professional army of about 40,000 soldiers and hired 30,000 German mercenaries (Hessians)

Question #38: Meanwhile, what was a major challenge for the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War? A. They had too many soldiers to supply. B. General Washington seldom had more than 20,000 troops and relied on militias who often returned home after short service C. They had a professional army but no leaders. D. They were fully funded but lacked weapons.

B. General Washington seldom had more than 20,000 troops and relied on militias who often returned home after short service

Question #39: The British massed their forces for an attack on New York City in the summer of 1776, soon after the Declaration of Independence was signed. What happened when Washington’s army tried to hold them off? A. The British retreated after suffering heavy casualties. B. Both sides agreed to a temporary truce to avoid fighting. C. The Americans, outnumbered and inexperienced, suffered heavy losses and were forced to retreat D. Washington’s army defeated the British, securing the city.

C. The Americans, outnumbered and inexperienced, suffered heavy losses and were forced to retreat

Question #40: After the battle for New York City, what happened to the Continental Army in the weeks that followed? A. They immediately launched a successful counterattack into Canada. B. They had to retreat repeatedly as British forces pursued them out of New York, through New Jersey, and across the Delaware River into Pennsylvania C. They won several major victories and secured New Jersey. D. They negotiated a truce with the British to hold their positions.

B. They had to retreat repeatedly as British forces pursued them out of New York, through New Jersey, and across the Delaware River into Pennsylvania

Question #41: What famous military tactic by George Washington served as an early turning point in the Revolutionary War? A. Organizing an American navy to surprise British warships B. Crossing the Delaware River at night in a surprise attack C. Burning American crops so British troops could not resupply D. Meeting British forces head-on in open, large-scale battle

B. Crossing the Delaware River at night in a surprise attack

Question #42: After his losses around New York, Washington avoided large, risky battles and instead chose a defensive strategy. How did he aim to fight the British throughout the Revolutionary War? A. He hired German mercenaries to strengthen his army. B. He engaged the British in open, large, and bloody battles. C. He used defensive tactics to slowly wear out the British forces D. He relied on superior numbers to overwhelm the British.

C. He used defensive tactics to slowly wear out the British forces

Question #44: After their initial attempts to force a quick conclusion to the war failed, what strategy did the British adopt? A. They relied solely on Hessian mercenaries to occupy coastal towns. B. They sought an immediate peace treaty with the Continental Congress. C. They focused on isolating New England from the rest of the colonies by taking control of New York’s Hudson River valley D. They launched surprise attacks on southern colonies to quickly end the rebellion.

C. They focused on isolating New England from the rest of the colonies by taking control of New York’s Hudson River valley

Question #46: What challenge did the Continental Army face during the winter at Valley Forge, and how did Washington respond? A. The army ran out of weapons, so Washington surrendered to the British. B. The soldiers refused to fight, and Washington abandoned Valley Forge. C. Nearly 2,000 soldiers died from disease and exposure, but Washington kept the army together and continued training them D. The army mutinied due to lack of pay, and Washington disbanded the troops.

C. Nearly 2,000 soldiers died from disease and exposure, but Washington kept the army together and continued training them

Question #50: After several months of negotiations and peace talks in Paris (1782), the Treaty of Paris was signed in September 1783. What was part of the formal agreement made by the British? A. They recognized American independence B. They maintained some colonies in Northern Canada C. They continued to hold lands in the Florida territory D. They did not cede any of their territory

A. They recognized American independence

Question #51: How did the British (Lord Dunmore, November 7, 1775) try to interfere with slavery in the colonies during the Revolutionary War? A. They threatened enslaved people if they supported the Patriots B. They offered freedom to enslaved African Americans who joined their side C. They forced all colonists to continue working their enslaved people D. They immediately ended slavery in all colonies

B. They offered freedom to enslaved African Americans who joined their side

AH 1 Lesson #5 Test Review: Americans Revolt (1754-1763) Flashcards

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Lesson #5 Test Review: Americans Revolt (1754-1763)

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Were the American colonists justified in rebelling against British rule?

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How did many American colonists feel about Britain sending troops to the western frontier after the French and Indian War?

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They believed they could defend themselves and mistrusted the army’s presence

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Why did the French and Indian War lead to growing tension between Britain and its American colonies?

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Britain expected the colonies to help pay for troops stationed in North America

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Why did Parliament forbid American colonists from moving west of the Appalachian Mountains?

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To protect Native American lands and prevent costly frontier conflicts

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Why did Parliament pass the Sugar Act of 1764, which placed customs duties on sugar and other non-British imports?

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To raise revenue from the colonies to help pay for British troops

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What made the Sugar Act different from previous British taxes on the colonies?

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It was the first tax that Britain strictly enforced

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True or False: At the time, British citizens paid heavier taxes than the colonists, even though the colonists were generally wealthier.

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True!

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