Standard 4 (a,b,c): American Revolution Part I

The idea of "natural rights," used by the American colonies in declaring independence from Great Britain, was based in large part on the writings of which person?

• John Locke

• Denis Diderot

• Jean-Jacques Rousseau

• Oliver Cromwell

France decided to support the United States after the Battle of Saratoga in 1777 MAINLY because of which of the following?

• The outcome of that battle showed that America could defeat Great Britain.

• France felt its colonies in Canada were now in danger.

• Most of the Americans who fought at Saratoga were of French descent.

• The French felt loyal to the Native Americans in Saratoga who had fought with them against the British.

One of the MOST damaging issues that the Continental Army faced during the Revolutionary War was

• the harsh conditions of the North American winter.

• frequent defection of Continental soldiers to the British.

• weapon failures caused by low-quality colonial manufacturing.

• slow communications between the army and the Continental Congress.

My name is John. I left home to join a good cause and win freedom for myself and my people, but now I regret it. My friends and I have little to eat and many do not have proper boots or clothing. I want to run away, but deserters are punished harshly. I only hope that our suffering will be worth it one day.

Which statement about John is MOST LIKELY true?

• John served in a colonial militia during the American Revolution.

• John was a French soldier during the French and Indian War.

• John served as a British regular during the American Revolution.

• John was an American Indian warrior during the French and Indian War.

Which Enlightenment philosophy was used to justify the American colonies' declaration of independence from England?

• John Locke's concept of a social contract between people and government.

• Mary Wollstonecraft's argument that men and women should have equal rights

• Montesquieu's description of a separation of powers

• Isaac Newton's evidence for a body of natural laws

Where did Washington face a tough winter encampment?

• Concord

• Princeton

• Yorktown

• Valley Forge

Why was the Declaration of Independence written?

• To stop taxes from the British Empire.

• To gain independence from the British Empire

• To make a United States army

• To install their own king in America

According to Thomas Jefferson, what are our natural rights?

• Freedom of speech, religion and press

• Life, Liberty, and Property

• Life, Liberty and Pursuit of Happiness

• Voting, Rebellion, and Health

The List of Grievances were the part of the Declaration that

• Detailed the colonists' complaints with King George III

• Listed a man's natural rights

• Introduced the idea of independence

• Declared America to be a free and independent nation.

In the United States, the Marquis de Lafayette is best known for

• Giving away secrets to the Germans in World War II

• His role in the XYZ Affair with the French government.

• Fighting for the United States in the American Revolution and gaining assisting in gaining a French alliance.

• Leading the French Resistance in the American Revolution.