The Revolutionary War

What is the name of the war fought between the colonists and loyalists?

• The Civil War

• The Revolutionary War

• The French and Indian War

• World War 1

One result of The Treaty of Paris was that

• France received Canada for its efforts in the war.

• France was awarded control of Florida for its efforts in the war.

• Britain kept its territory along the Mississippi River.

• Britain recognized the United States as an independent nation.

Many American colonists believed that British tax laws were unfair because

• colonists lacked representation in Parliament

• the British treasury had a surplus of funds

• Native American Indians were exempt from British tax laws

• taxes were higher in the colonies than in England

What was one purpose of the Declaration of Independence?

• to establish a framework for government

• to state the reasons for the colonies to separate from England

• to express reasons for limiting immigration

• to list arguments for women’s suffrage

Unalienable or natural rights are rights that are given to us at birth.

• True

• False

• Not sure

• Maybe

The slogan “No taxation without representation” referred to taxes enacted by

• colonial legislators

• town meetings

• the English Parliament

• the First Continental Congress

Which set of events is in the correct chronological order?

• Boston Tea Party → Declaration of Independence → French and Indian War

• French and Indian War → Boston Tea Party → Declaration of Independence

• Declaration of Independence → French and Indian War → Boston Tea Party

• French and Indian War → Declaration of Independence → Boston Tea Party

How did colonists rebel against the Tea Act?

• Colonists decided to pay the taxes.

• They created their own tea/

• Colonists dumped the tea into The Boston Harbor.

• Colonists met with the King to discuss a different plan.

What is a treaty?

• Documents created for independent countries.

• A treaty is a disagreement between two groups.

• none of the above.

• A treaty is an agreement between two people, groups, or parties.

One grievance colonists had with Britain is

• Britain was requiring colonists to purchase uniforms

• Colonists did not like King George III

• Britain was trying to force the colonists to pay taxes.

• Colonists felt like Britain wasn't providing them with resources.