American Revolution

What event caused a large debt for England?

• Boston Tea Party

• the French and Indian War

• Boston Massacre

• The French and American War

What document gave America its freedom?

• Proclamation of 1763

• Monroe Doctrine

• Treaty of Paris 1783

• Treaty of France 1783

Which battle convinced France and Spain to give Americans military support?

• Battle of Saratoga

• Dorchester Heights

• Battle of Yorktown

• Valley Forge

What was the Olive Branch Petition?

• Established allies with Natives

• Tried to pay back taxes to England

• Tried to restore peace with Britain

• Tried to get King George III fired

Why was signing the Declaration of Independence risky?

• risked losing their jobs

• risked being punished/killed

• risked paying higher taxes

• no risk

What was one of John Locke's belief that American adapted?

• natural rights

• separation of church and state

• abolished slavery

• taxing the people

Which group led resistance to tax laws?

• Daughters of Liberty

• Committees of Correspondence

• Sons of Liberty

• Congress

Which 3 individuals put together the Declaration of Independence?

• Thomas Jefferson

• Ben Franklin

• George Washington

• John Adams

President of Continental Congress during the signing of the Declaration of Independence?

• John Hancock

• John Jay

• John Adams

• John Henry

Which country provided military support to America to prevent Britain from gaining too much power?

• Spain

• England

• France

• Canada