American Revolutionary War

Which of these is a grievance from the Declaration of Independence?

• Colonists born in American were not denied British citizenship.

• Colonists were required to serve two years in the British Army.

• Colonists could no longer have their own legislative bodies.

• Colonists could not hold public office in the colonies or England.

How did Thomas Jefferson contribute to the success of the American Revolution?

• He was the main author of the Declaration of Independence.

• He provided food and supplies to troops during the winter at Valley Forge.

• He captured King George III, forcing the British Army to surrender.

• He helped negotiate the Treaty of Paris with Great Britain to end the war.

What event most likely caused colonists to do this?

• American victory at Lexington and Concord

• Death of King George III in England

• Adoption of the Articles of Confederation

• Signing of the Declaration of Independence

Who is “He” referred to in the above statements?

• Thomas Jefferson

• King George III

• John Adams

• Marquis de Lafayette

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 the public good.”

• “ For transporting us beyond Seas to be tried for pretended offences.”

Which of the following grievances was based on the violation of the right guaranteed in the excerpt above?

• “For quartering large bodies of troops among us”

• “For cutting off our trade with all parts of the world”

• “For depriving us, in many cases of the benefits of Trial by Jury”

• “For transporting us beyond Seas to be tried for pretended offenses”

The Declaration of Independence states that all people are born with certain “unalienable rights”. Which of the following is an example of an unalienable right?

• Personal liberty

• A free education

• Owning a home

• Employment

This excerpt refers to rights that people----

• Earn by demonstrating loyalty to their government

• Receive by becoming citizens of a country

• Have as a result of being human

• Are granted after enlistment in the military

Based on these accounts, what conclusion can be drawn?

• American militiamen fired the first shots at Lexington.

• The British fired the first shots of the American Revolution.

• Secondary sources are more accurate than primary sources.

• The point of view of the writer may lead to some bias on the account.

Which newspaper headline described the significance of the events at Yorktown?

• “English Parliament has Repealed the Stamp Act”

• “The French have Surrendered to the Spanish”

• “The Fight for Independence is Over”

• “The Americans Gain two Crucial Allies”