American Revolution Review

"Common Sense", the pamphlet written by Thomas Paine, encouraged colonists to ___________________.

• boycott paper

• support revolution

• make peace with Britain

• treat the Natives better

1. It was not practical for a government to be 3,000 miles away.

2. British laws were corrupt and hurt colonists' trade.

3. A huge continent should not be ruled by a tiny island.

These ideas were written by who?

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington

• John Hancock

• Thomas Paine

The Declaration of Independence stated ________________.

• 27 grievances against Britain

• a statement of the natural rights to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness

• the establishment of the United States of America

• All of the above

True or False: The Declaration of Independence states that people have the right to rebel against an unjust government.

• True

• False

All ties between Britain and the colonists were broken when the colonists signed the _______________.

• Olive Branch Petition

• The Treaty of Paris 1763

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Magna Carta

Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?

• Thomas Paine

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Hancock

• George Washington

True or False: The second continental congress set up the Committees of Correspondence.

• True

• False

What were the strengths of the Patriot army during the war? Check all answers that apply.

• They were fighting on their own soil

• They were motivated to fight for freedom

• They had a strong army and navy

• They had strong leadership

Which document was sent to Parliament from the colonies asking for peace and protection?

• Magna Carta

• Treaty of Paris 1763

• Olive Branch Petition

• Declaration of Independence

What advantages did the British have during the war? Check all answers that apply.

• knowledge of the land

• a strong army and navy

• an abundance of weapons and supplies

• the best leadership