Unit 2 Extra Credit

Why were the French willing to help the colonists in their fight against Britain?

• The French wanted to gain control of the thirteen colonies themselves.

• The colonists were willing to pay the French for all of their services.

• There were strong hostilities between the French and the British.

• The colonists had a lot to teach the French soldiers and generals.

Which founding father held the role of lead military general during the American Revolutionary War?

• Paul Revire

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• Benjamin Franklin

Which of the following was the main reason that American colonists opposed the Stamp Act of 1765?

• The act was taxation without representation.

• The act was passed by the king, not Parliament.

• The tax was a large amount of money.

• The tax was not imposed on the wealthy.

The Sons of Liberty were:

• the children of our Founding Fathers.
• a professional dance team.
• Patriots who protested taxes.
• the writers of the Declaration of the Independence.

The Declaration of Independence has 27 grievances against King George III. What is a grievance?

• reasons for the "break-up" (a complaint)

• a last ditch effort to get back together (last chance)

• reasons why the colonies like King George (a positive review)

• peace treaty between US and England

What was this poster's meaning?

• The Colonies needed to be united
• Serpents can grow back together
• Colonies need to be independent
• Ben Franklin didn't know why he made this

Declaration of Independence was created July 4th of what year?

• 1607
• 1773
• 1781
• 1776

Life, Liberty and the pursuit of happiness were...

• Unalienable rights
• Bill of Rights
• Freedom to live
• Will Smith movie

Great Britain recognized the United States as an independent country through the: 

• Treaty of Paris 1763
• Declaration of Independence 1776
• Treaty of Paris 1783
• Articles of Confederation

Before the Revolution, which side had a stronger military, greater wealth, larger population, and mercenaries? 

• Americans
• Patriots
• Sons of Liberty
• Britain