SS Ch 11-12 Test Review

Colonists who wanted independence from Great Britain were called

• Loyalists

• Patriots

• Neutrals

Loyalists were people who believed

• King George III was unfair

• King George knew what was best

• British laws were fair

• the colonists shouldn't take sides.

Who tried to persuade British Parliament to treat the colonists fairly?

• King George III

• Benjamin Franklin

• George Washington

• Lord Dunmore

People who act against their own government are called

• allies

• colonists

• traitors

• neutral

Who is known for saying, "Give me liberty or give me death!"

• Benjamin Franklin

• Patrick Henry

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington

Before the Continental Army was formed, British troops fought against

• a strong, professional army

• local militia and Minutemen

• knights on horseback

• well trained soldiers

The 1st battle of the American Revolution was the Battle at

• Lexington and Boston

• Philadelphia and Concord

• Boston and New York

• Lexington and Concord

George Washington was appointed as

• President of the Continental Congress

• a delegate to Parliament

• Commander of the Continental Army

• Paul Revere's apprentice

The first task facing the Continental Congress in May 1775 was

• to beg King George III for forgiveness

• to organize the colonies for war

• to return to Great Britain

• to send soldiers to Great Britain

Thomas Paine is known for writing which document?

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Constitution

• Common Sense

• The Olive Branch Petition