American Revolution

American Revolution

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What land did Great Britain own after the French and Indian War?

• Land east of the Mississippi River

• Land south of the Rio Grande River

• All of Canada

• the Hawaiian Islands

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During the Boston Tea Party,

• colonists raided British ships and threw crates overboard.

• Native Americans threw tea at British troops.

• Americans celebrated their victory at Trenton.

• the cost of tea was very expensive.

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This was a tax on molasses and sugar to reduce smuggling.

• Stamp Act

• Sugar Act

• Townshend Act

• Tea Act

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This was a tax on all printed materials in the 13 Colonies.

• Stamp Act

• Sugar Act

• Tea Act

• Townshend Act

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Finish this American Colonist Motto, "No Taxation without..."

• Transportation

• Relaxation

• Representation

• Sensation

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This image is most likely depicting

• the Boston Tea Party

• a ride to Valley Forge

• George Washington crossing the Delaware.

• Paul Revere's midnight ride.

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What was the goal of the Committees of Correspondence?

• Protest the Boston Massacre

• Overthrow King Charles I

• Increase resistance against unfair taxation

• Remove King James II from the English throne

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How did American newspapers used the Boston Massacre?

• As propaganda to increase resistance against Britain

• As propaganda to encourage unity under British rule

• To explain that the massacre was a misunderstanding

• To blame the colonists for the attack

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This image is most likely depicting

• the Boston Tea Party

• a ride to Valley Forge

• George Washington crossing the Delaware.

• Paul Revere's midnight ride.

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Where were the first shots of the American Revolution fired?

• Concord

• Lexington

• Boston

• Charleston

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Which document was based on the Enlightenment ideals and established the separation of the colonies from Britain?

• English Bill of Rights

• Declaration of Independence

• US Constitution

• Declaration of the Rights of Man

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What are your 3 Unalienable Rights, as expressed by Thomas Jefferson?

• Peace, Love and Joy

• Life, Leadership and Pursuit of Happiness

• Life, Liberty, and Property

• Life, Liberty and Pursuit of Happiness

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"Give me Liberty or Give me Death" meant

• I live to die

• I will die for my freedom

• I want freedom from slavery

• death is the only freedom

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The List of Grievances were the part of the Declaration that

• detailed the colonists' complaints with King George.
• listed a man's natural rights.
• introduced the Declaration.
• concluded the Declaration, declaring America a free country.

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Why was the Declaration of Independence written?

• To stop taxes from the British Empire.
• To make a United States army.
• To gain independence from the British Empire
• To install their own king in America

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According to the Declaration of Independence, where does government get its power?

• From the King
• From the Supreme Court
• From God
• From the people

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According to the Declaration of Independence, what truth was "self-evident"?

• All men are created equal
• Rights are given by good kings
• Government exists to protect us from ourselves
• Only a democracy can protect our rights

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To Great Britain, the signing of the Declaration of Independence was

• an act of loyalty.
• an act of treason.
• an act of bravery.
• an act of insanity.

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Who was the Commander and Chief of the Continental Army

• Benedict Arnold

• Paul Revere

• George Washington

• Patrick Henry

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What were colonists called that wanted to stay loyal to the British King?

• Red Coats

• Minutemen

• Continental Soldiers

• Loyalists/Torries

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Minutemen were farmers who _____________________

• fought for only a minute

• were ready to fight at a minute's notice

• helped the British fight

• were captured by the British

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What advantages did the colonial militia have over the British? (Choose all correct answers.)

• They knew the geography better.

• They had strong leaders.

• They had more money and weapons.

• They were determined to win their freedom.

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Who was the patriot famous for his midnight ride to warn the colonial militia of the approach of British troops?

• Paul Revere

• Benedict Arnold

• George Washington

• Benjamin Franklin

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Who was the main author of the Declaration of Independence and the third president of the US?

• Benjamin Franklin

• Thomas Jefferson

• Benedict Arnold

• Patrick Henry

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Who said "...give me liberty or give me death!"?

• Patrick Henry

• Thomas Paine

• George Washington

• Benjamin Franklin

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Where did the British General Cornwallis surrender to Colonial troops ending the war?

• Battle of Yorktown

• Battle of Saratoga

• Battles of Lexington and Concord

• Battle of Ticonderoga

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Where were the first shots of the American Revolution fired?

• Battle of Saratoga

• Battle of Yorktown

• Battles of Lexington and Concord

• Battle of Bunker Hill

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Where was the Declaration of Independence written and signed?

• Atlanta, Georgia

• Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

• Saratoga, New York

• Lexington, Massachusetts

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In which state did the Battle of Saratoga take place

• New York

• Georgia

• Virginia

• Pennsylvania

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In which battle did the American colonists defeat Britain and win the American Revolution?

• Yorktown
• Breed's Hill
• Saratoga
• Valley Forge

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Which battle in the American Revolution was considered the major turning point, in which the American colonists began defeating the British in most battles?

• Yorktown
• Saratoga
• Bunker Hill
• Waterloo