The Move Toward Independence

How did the Americans use local geography to their advantage in the Battle of Bunker Hill?

• The Americans blocked British access to Boston Harbor with their ships.

• The Americans assembled along the north shore of the Charles River.

• The Americans took a position on a hilltop overlooking Boston Harbor.

• The Americans lured the British into a valley and attacked from the hills above.

In Common Sense, Thomas Paine argued that the colonies

• Had no obligation to remain under British rule.

• Should open negotiations with the British Parliament.

• Should continue trading with the British empire.

• Had little choice but to submit to the British demands.

According to the Declaration of Independence, a government should

• Define what rights a citizen can have

• Function without consent of the Governed

• Protect the rights and liberties of its citizens

• Promote a strong monarchy to lead citizens

Which of the following is a grievance listed in the Declaration of Independence

• Mercantilist policies

• Failure to protect the colonists

• The existence of a king

• taxation without representation

What were the potential consequences for the delegates who signed the Declaration of Independence?

• They could be banished to the western territories.

• They could be hanged as traitors to their country.

• They could be imprisoned in London.

• They could be tarred and feathered.