4.2 Review

Which of the following was an economic factor of the Revolutionary War?

• British taxation on goods

• The passage of British laws

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Boston Massacre

Which important event of the American Revolution is pictured here?

• The Stamp Act

• The Boston Tea Party

• The Boston Massacre

• The Battle of Lexington and Concord

What reason did some Native Americans have for joining the British army during the American Revolution?

• They wanted to go to England.

• They wanted their lands back.

• They were angry at the British.

• They wanted to become colonists.

What statement best describes the role of African slaves during the American Revolution?

• They did not fight in the American Revolution.

• They only fought on the Loyalists' side.

• They only fought on the Patriots' side.

• They fought on both sides in the American Revolution.

What did women, Native Americans, and African slaves have in common during the American Revolution?

• They were not affected by the war.

• They were all affected in some way.

• They were all promised freedom if they fought.

• They were all Loyalists during the war.

South Carolina is represented along with the other colonies. Why did South Carolina join the other colonies in the American Revolution?

• South Carolina wanted to stay a British colony.

• South Carolina wanted to gain independence from Britain.

• South Carolina wanted to become a country.

• South Carolina wanted to grow cotton.

Which statement best summarizes the map?

• South Carolina did not play a role in the Revolutionary War.

• The colonists won all of the battles in South Carolina.

• The British won all of the battles in South Carolina.

• Battles were won in South Carolina by both the British and the colonists.

How did the passage of the Articles of Confederation help lead to the formation of the U.S. government?

• It created multiple branches of government to distribute power.

• It caused the Americans to decide to go to war against England.

• It was a weak government and thereby led to the creation of the Constitution.

• It promoted electing a new president in the colonies.

In the Declaration of Independence, what is the main purpose of government according to Thomas Jefferson?

• To make laws for all people

• To protect the rights of all people

• To deny people their rights

• To control the actions of all people

If you wanted to see a statement about the natural rights of all Americans, what document would be best for you to consult?

• The Federalist Papers

• The Articles of Confederation

• The Mayflower Compact

• The Declaration of Independence