Unit 3 Test Review

Why was the Declaration of Independence written?

• to start the American Revolution

• to offer a peace settlement to Great Britain

• to instruct how a country wins its freedom

• to explain why the colonies were separating from Great Britain

Which is NOT an element of victory of the American Revolution?

• Fighting Skill

• Weapons

• Geography

• Allies

Which of the following statements is a famous quote from the Declaration of Independence?

• First, We have granted to God, and by this our present Charter have confirmed

• We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union

• Four score and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on this continent a new nation

• We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal

Who most influenced Tim’s decisions throughout the book?

• Sam

• Betsy Reed

• Mr. Heron

• Tim's teacher

Patriot troops were ________________.

• Skilled fighters

• good in naval battles

• well armed

• untrained

Which is NOT a grievance from the Declaration of Independence?

• For quartering large bodies of troops among us.

• For imposing Taxes on us without our Consent

• For cutting off our Trade with all parts of the world

• For making us buy only British coffee

British troops were

• inexpedienced

• skilled fighters

• lacking supplies

• had no navy

What is a major theme of My Brother Sam is Dead?

• love

• war

• conflict

• life

Which was NOT a way women helped during the Revolutionary war?

• Camp Followers who followed the army and helped out when they could.

• Sewed blankets, socks and shirts for the soldiers

• Attended the Continental Congress and helped vote on ways to win the war

• Some actually fought pretending to be men

Which statement represents a patriot during the Revolutionary war?

• Abandon the Colonies!

• Support our Independence!

• Above all, remain neutral!

• Allegiance to the King!