American Revolution

The American Revolutionary War was fought between whom?

• American Colonies and American Indians

• French and British

• American Colonies and Great Britain

• American Indians and Great Britain

Philosopher John Locke was part of a movement called the _________, which emphasized science and reasoning.

• Enlightenment

• Great Awakening

• Reformation

• Renaissance

Who was the main author of the Declaration of Independence?

• Thomas Paine

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington

• Ben Franklin

The Declaration of Independence states that all people are born with certain rights that include the:

• right to elect leaders who represent the people

• right to speak freely and to worship in peace

• right to feel safe and secure in one's home

• right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness

Which basic idea about government is contained in the Declaration of Independence?

• Britain's government is a good model for countries to follow

• Government's power is derived from Divine Rights

• Government's get their power from the consent of the governed

• The power of a leader is unlimited

The Sons of Liberty were

• members of parliament

• considered to be Patriots

• considered to be Loyalists

• politically neutral

What was the main impact of Common Sense in the colonies?

• it encouraged the colonies to seek a peaceful settlement with Britain

• it persuaded many colonists that the time had come to declare independence

• it convinced many colonists that they could not win a war against Britain

• it reminded colonists that they still owed loyalty to King George

An American strength when the war began was

• a large and powerful navy

• a large supply of guns and ammunition

• the leadership of George Washington

• an army of well trained militia volunteers

What is one weakness of the British army?

• distance between England and America

• not enough men

• not a well trained army

• not enough supplies

The British had many advantages entering the war. Which of the following was one?

• Communication

• Knew the land

• Great leadership

• Professionally trained army and navy