American Revolution

The _________________________________ attempted to force colonists to remain in the eastern coastal region of North America. 

• The Stamp Act of 1765
• Boston Massacre 
• Intolerable Acts
• The Proclamation line of 1763 

The _____________________ taxed wills, newspapers, playing cards, and other printed (paper) materials.

• Stamp Act
• Intolerable Act
• Coercive Act
• Townshend Act

What is the best explanation for why the group, the Sons of Liberty, formed?

• To support the British against the French in the French and Indian War
• To demand Native Americans leave lands west of the Appalachian Mountains 
• To demand the French once and for all leave Fort Duquesne
• To petition the unfair taxes Britain was placing on the Colonies

Who wrote the Declaration of Independence? 

• Benjamin Franklin
• George Washington 
• Thomas Jefferson
• John Adams 

Who led the Continental Army in the American Revolution?

• Benjamin Franklin
• George Washington 
• Thomas Jefferson
• John Adams

Which description below best describes the opinions of a Loyalist?

• The British taxes were so great that the Colonies had to break away from Britain.
• . The Colonies should not break away from Britain because treason is wrong.
• The Colonies will never be free unless Britain allows them to become their own nation. 
• Britain deserved a revolt for the Intolerable Acts. 

What best explains why Cornwallis surrendered in Virginia? 

• King George the 3rd was paid a large bribe by Benjamin Franklin to surrender and ordered Cornwallis to return to Britain.
• . The Declaration of Independence was already in effect.
• The Spanish Armada attacked the mainland of Britain. 
• The French had united with the USA and surrounded the British troops

What treaty ended the American Revolutionary War?

• The Treaty of Philadelphia in 1783
• The Treaty of London in 1783 
• The Treaty of Paris in 1783 
• The Treaty of Boston in 1783

. What was the first document that formed our government in America? 

• . The Constitution 
• The Articles of Confederation
• The Judiciary Act of 1789 
• The Bill of Rights

All of the following were weakness of the Articles of Confederation EXCEPT:

• It was weak because there was no clear way to address rebellions
• It hurt the small states because representation was based on population
• There was no way to raise federal money
• There was only one vote given to each state