Friday 10/14

Which enlightenment thinker wrote about natural rights?

• Thomas Jefferson
• Thomas Hobbes
• John Locke
• Thomas Paine

American Colonist who supported Great Britain during the war for Independence

• Hessians
• Loyalist
• Patriots
• Neutrals

Thomas Paine's pamphlet "Common Sense" was trying to convince colonists to...

• Boycott British taxes
• Shoot British troops
• Remain loyal to King George III
• Declare independence from Britain 

What was one result of the Treaty of Paris of 1783?

• Great Britain recognized the United States as an independent country.

• Competing Seminole and Spanish claims in West Florida were resolved.

• The British navy agreed to stop pressing American sailors into service.

• British territory in eastern Canada was ceded to France.

What was the purpose of the Boston Tea Party?

• To punish merchants for selling imported tea.

• To see who could throw a barrel further.

• To promote the Native Americans.

• To protest taxes

When was the Declaration of Independence made?

• 14 July 1774

• 14 July 1776

• 4 July 1776

• 4 July 1789

All of the men in this chart were-

• Patriots who helped write the Declaration.
• leaders who fought for the British.
• British who surrendered to the French.
• Patriots from different countries who helped the Revolution.

Washington's troops crossed the Delaware River to launch a surprise attack at the-

• Battle of Saratoga.
• Battle of Trenton.
• Battle of Lexington.
• Battle of Yorktown.

Which areas of land were acquired by US through the Treaty of Paris in 1783?

• A and D
• A and B
• B and C
• C and D

What was the nickname given to the militia due to their speed in assembling 

• Hourmen
• Secondmen
• Minutemen
• Daymen