2nd Nine Weeks US History Review

Reference the timeline in the picture. What led to the repeal of the Stamp Act?

• The colonists united to boycott British goods in protest.

• The colonists threatened to declare war on Great Britain.

• The colonists attacked at Lexington and Concord.

• The colonists organized the Boston Tea Party in protest.

What was the purpose of Thomas Paine's pamphlet Common Sense?

• It encouraged making peace with Britain to avoid a costly war.

• It provided the idea that the colonies were not in a position to govern themselves.

• It encouraged colonists to fight for their independence from Britain.

• It encouraged the colonists to help rebuild the country after the War of 1812 by paying their fair share of taxes.

The harsh winter at Valley Forge had what effect on the Continental Army?

• Many soldiers gave up and retreated.

• George Washington begged the soldiers to stay and fight but without success.

• The British sold Americans food for high profits.

• It helped soldiers gather strength to continue.

Why did Paul Revere portray the Boston Massacre in this manner in the image below?

• In order to create trouble for the colonists.

• In order to create anti-British sentiment.

• In order to describe the truth about what happened.

• In order to get support from the British.

Based on the image , how did this event impact the relationship between the colonies and Great Britain?

• Great Britain decreased control over the colonies by repealing the Tea Act.

• The colonists increased trade with Great Britain.

• Great Britain increased control over the colonies by passing the Intolerable Acts.

• The colonists decreased their protests to the British policies.

Laboulaye praised the relationship between France and the United States, when French assistance to the colonial cause proved to be a decisive reason why the war was won. What does the postage stamp suggest about the French feeling toward Americans?

• The French felt inferior to the Americans and the aim of government is to determine what rights men should have.

• The French hated the Americans and the aim of government is to explain the rights of French people to other countries.

• The French wanted to help the Americans and the aim of government is to preserve the rights of man.

• The French preferred the British and the aim of government is to take away people's rights.

Which of the following is NOT one of the main ideas in the Declaration of Independence?

• That everyone should have representation in government.

• That all people have natural rights.

• That when government does not protect our rights, we can change or remove it.

• That government should protect our rights.

"When in the Course of human events it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another . . . a decent respect to the opinions of mankind requires that they should declare the causes which impel them to the separation.” - Declaration of Independence, 1776. According to the excerpt, why was the Declaration of Independence written?

• In order to offer a peace settlement to Great Britain.

• In order to explain why the colonies were separating from Great Britain.

• In order to instruct a country how to win its freedom.

• In order to start the American Revolution.

"Everything that is right or natural pleads for separation. The blood of the slain, the weeping voice of nature cries, 'tis time to part.” -Thomas Paine Common Sense. Based on this excerpt, what conclusion can you draw?

• Because of the King’s behavior, the relationship with Britain is strengthened.

• Because of the colonies' actions, the King wanted to avoid war.

• Because of the King’s behavior, there is no other option than separation.

• Because of the colonies actions, the King supported colonial independence.

Who were the Sons of Liberty?

• Colonists who were loyal to the King of England.

• An organization made up of American colonists and French supporters.

• British soldiers who sent to the colonies to restore order.

• Citizens who opposed the Tea Act.