US History- American Revolution

Which of the following is an example of Civil Disobedience?

• Paying taxes.

• Allowing your home to be searched.

• Destruction of property.

• Shooting a weapon at soldiers.

Which of these persons is not associated with the Sons of Liberty?

• George Washington

• Paul Revere

• Mercy Otis Warren

• Samuel Adams

Common Sense, a pamphlet calling for the American Independence from England, was written by?

• Samuel Adams

• Patrick Henry

• Paul Revere

• Thomas Paine

He was the commander of the Continental Army?

• George Washington

• Paul Revere

• Alexander Hamilton

• Lord Cornwallis

This is considered the first battle of the American Revolution?

• Battle of Bunker Hill

• Battle of Yorktown

• Battle of Saratoga

• Lexington & Concord

The Intolerable Acts, First Continental Congress, and Common Sense all happened during what era?

• The era of westward expansion
• The era of Good Feelings
• The Revolutionary Era
• The Jacksonian Era 

What was one result of the Treaty of Paris in 1783?

• Great Britain recognized thee United States as an independent country.
• Competing Seminole and Spanish claims in West Florida were resolved.
• The British Navy agreed to stop pressing American sailors into service
• British territory in eastern Canada was ceded to France.

Which battle brought the French into the Revolutionary War on the side of the Americans?

• Saratoga
• Concord
• Trenton
• Yorktown

"America may boast that she has accomplished what no power before her ever did, contending with Britain--Captured two of their celebrated Generals and each an Army of thousands of veteran Troops to support them."
-- Abigail Adams, letter to John Adams, December 9, 1781
Which of the following is Abigail Adams referring to?

• The American victory at the battle of Yorktown
• The negotiation of the Treaty of Paris by American diplomats.
• The bravery of American soldiers at Valley Forge
• The arrival off French aid after the Battle of Saratoga

Which excerpt from the Declaration of Independence best explains why colonists were unhappy about their lack of representation in the British parliament?

• "He has refused to pass other laws for the accommodation of large districts of people"
• "For imposing Taxes on us without our Consent"
• He has refused his Assent to Laws, the most wholesome and necessary for thee public good."
• "For transporting us beyond Seas to be tried for pretended offences."