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Multiple Choice

What was the main purpose of the Second Continental Congress when it first convened in Philadelphia in 1775?

• To declare independence from Britain

• To design a new government and set policy

• To form an alliance with France

• To draft the Articles of Confederation

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George Washington was appointed as the commander of the

Army in 1775.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was NOT one of the three main roles George Washington was expected to fulfill as the leader of the Continental Army?

• Create and train a new standing army

• Devise battle plans and lead armies into battle

• Negotiate peace treaties with Britain

• Create strategies to unite militias and allies

Open Ended

Explain how George Washington's leadership contributed to the success of the Continental Army during the American Revolution.

Multiple Select

Which of the following were weaknesses of the British during the American Revolution?

• Fighting on foreign soil

• Limited navy involvement in inland battles

• Unified command structure

• Support from France and Spain for Americans

Multiple Choice

What was the strategic importance of Breed's Hill during the Battle for Boston?

• It was the site of the British headquarters.

• It allowed colonial forces to oversee Boston and use artillery.

• It was where George Washington was appointed commander.

• It was the main supply depot for the British.

Multiple Choice

Which group of American colonists supported separation from Britain during the American Revolution?

• Loyalists

• Patriots

• Neutrals

• Redcoats

Open Ended

Compare and contrast the experiences of Patriots and Loyalists during the American Revolution. What challenges did both groups face?

Multiple Choice

What was one significant impact of the American Revolution on women?

• Women gained the right to vote immediately.

• Women took over duties and businesses while men were at war.

• Women were not affected by the war.

• Women were required to fight in the army.

Multiple Choice

Which battle marked one of the first major conflicts of the American Revolution in 1775?

• Battle of Bunker Hill

• Battle of Saratoga

• Battle of Yorktown

• Battle of Lexington and Concord

Open Ended

How did Mercy Otis Warren contribute to the American Revolution, and why was her work significant?

Multiple Choice

Which challenges did the American militias face during the attack on Quebec in 1775?

• Illness and food shortages

• Lack of weapons

• British spies

• Severe winter storms

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Fill in the blank: Patrick Henry famously declared, "Give me liberty, or give me

."

Open Ended

Based on the information from the American Attack on Quebec and the Disheartening Losses at the end of 1776, what were two major difficulties faced by the Continental Army in the early years of the American Revolution?

Multiple Choice

Who were the Hessians, and why did their presence in the British army cause resentment among some Americans?

• German soldiers hired by the British; their presence made some Americans resent the use of foreign troops

• French allies of the British; they were seen as traitors

• Native American warriors; they attacked colonial settlements

• British prisoners forced to fight; they were unreliable

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WHEN WAS THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE RATIFIED?

Open Ended

WHAT ARE THE 5 SECTIONS OF THE DECLARATION?

Open Ended

WHAT ARE THE 3 UNALIENABLE RIGHTS LISTED IN SECTION 1?

Open Ended

WHERE SHOULD THE POWER OF THE GOVERNMENTS COME FROM?

Open Ended

WHEN DO THE PEOPLE HAVE THE RIGHT TO ABOLISH THEIR GOVERNMENT?

Open Ended

WHAT 4 POWERS ARE GIVEN NOW THAT THEY ARE FREE STATES?

Fill in the Blanks

Fill in the blank: Patrick Henry famously declared, "Give me liberty, or give me

."

Open Ended

Based on the information from the American Attack on Quebec and the Disheartening Losses at the end of 1776, what were two major difficulties faced by the Continental Army in the early years of the American Revolution?

Multiple Choice

Who were the Hessians, and why did their presence in the British army cause resentment among some Americans?

• German soldiers hired by the British; their presence made some Americans resent the use of foreign troops

• French allies of the British; they were seen as traitors

• Native American warriors; they attacked colonial settlements

• British prisoners forced to fight; they were unreliable

Fill in the Blanks

WHEN WAS THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE RATIFIED?

Open Ended

WHAT ARE THE 5 SECTIONS OF THE DECLARATION?

Open Ended

WHAT ARE THE 3 UNALIENABLE RIGHTS LISTED IN SECTION 1?

Open Ended

WHERE SHOULD THE POWER OF THE GOVERNMENTS COME FROM?

Open Ended

WHEN DO THE PEOPLE HAVE THE RIGHT TO ABOLISH THEIR GOVERNMENT?

Open Ended

WHAT 4 POWERS ARE GIVEN NOW THAT THEY ARE FREE STATES?