Revolution and New Nation

American Colonist who supported Great Britain during the war for Independence

• Hessians
• Loyalist
• Patriots
• Neutrals

American Colonist who supported the war for Independence

• Hessians
• Loyalist
• Patriots
• Neutrals

The idea that the power to rule comes from the people is known as

• right to rebel

• natural rights

• popular sovereignty

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.

Which battle started the American Revolution?

• Battle of Yorktown
• Lexington and Concord
• Saratoga
• Trenton and Princeton

Which battle convinced France to join the side of the Colonists?

• Lexington and Concord

• Battle of Saratoga

• Battle of the Bulge

• Battle of Yorktown

Which battle led to the surrender of the British?

• Battle of Yorktown

• Battle of Saratoga

• Battle of Massachusetts

• Breeds’ and Bunker Hill

One major problem with the Articles of Confederation is that Congress could not ______ the citizens to raise money.

• tax
• ask
• demand
• force

The Virginia Plan said that states should have representatives based on _______ .

• how old they were

• their population

• their location

• their religion