Ch. 3 American Revolution Test

Front

Which document was issued on July 4, 1776?

Back

Declaration of Independence

Front

Why were the American colonists taxed after the French and Indian War?

Back

Britain was in debt from the war and needed money

Front

Who wrote the Common Sense pamphlet, which stated the reasons why American colonists should support the Revolution?

Back

Thomas Paine

Front

What challenges did the Patriots face at sea?

Back

They had too few ships to fight large battles against the British.

Front

How did the Second Continental Congress decide to handle the British?

Back

They would create the Continental Army to fight the British.

Front

Which event led to the meeting of the First Continental Congress?

Back

the closing of the port of Boston

Front

On the night of April 18, 1775, a force of 700 British soldiers left Boston in search of a major colonial weapons storehouse rumored to be located where?

Back

Concord

Front

Why did the Minutemen's captain yell, “Don’t fire unless fired upon” at the start of the Battle of Lexington?

Back

He wanted to defend against attack, not start a war.

Front

Why did thousands of African American slaves sign on with the British Army?

Back

The British offered freedom to any slave who served in their army.

Front

Where did the Patriot forces endure a winter of terrible suffering, but allowed Washington to train and discipline his troops?

Back

Valley Forge