American Revolution

What delegate from Virginia encouraged colonists to fight for independence from Britain in support of the Patriot cause?

• Patrick Henry

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• Paul Revere

Among the list of 10 resolutions included in the Declaration of Rights, one was to

• assure the colonists that "Britain sought a peaceful resolution."

• ensure the colonists' right to "life, liberty, and property."

• convince the colonists that they were "not ready to challenge Britain."

• remind the colonists that they were British citizens "entitled to rights."

The Battle of Lexington is important because it

• forced colonists to comply with British rule.

• was the longest battle of the Revolutionary War.

• resulted in so many British casualties.

• was the first battle of the Revolutionary War.

When voicing their opinions to the Second Continental Congress delegates were

• always in agreement and the meeting was unnecessary.

• somewhat divided on minor details of their plan.

• far from unified but were open to compromise.

• completely at odds and failed to come to a consensus.

Colonists who chose to side with the British were known as

• Redcoats

• Patriots

• Loyalists

• Whigs

what inspired colonists to draft the Declaration of Independence?

• Paul Revere's ride

• Thomas Paine's Common Sense

• Washington's strong command of the Continental Army

• the Battle of Bunker Hill

Why was the Battle of Saratoga a turning point for the Patriots?

• The Patriots gained the support of France and Spain

• The Redcoat victory made Patriot soldiers more determined to win the war.

• The Patriots got a Prussian to train the Continental Army.

• The patriots realized they did not need foreign allies.

What is the significance of the Battle of Yorktown?

• It convinced colonists to comply with British Rule

• It allowed the French to gain colonial territory.

• It showed the British that they could reduce their number of troops to defeat the colonists.

• It was the last major battle of the American Revolution.

As a result of the First Continental Congress

• the Declaration of Independence was drafted

• the Declaration of Rights was drafted

• colonists agreed to comply with the majority of British rules

• King George agreed to comply with the majority of colonists' demands.

Which quote best supports the feelings of Abigail Adams?

• "Although many women were Patriots, the Declaration did not address their rights."

• "The signing of the Declaration made the rebellion a full scale revolt against Britain."

• "Common Sense changed the way many colonists viewed their king."

• "In 1776 the colonists declared independence."