American Revolution Quiz Review

According to the Declaration of Independence, as influenced by the enlightenment, what is the purpose of government?

• Protect people’s natural rights
• Equalize opportunities for all citizens
• Provide for the defense of the nation
• Establish a system of free public education

The man responsible for writing most of the Declaration of Independence was,

• John Adams
• Thomas Jefferson
• Benjamin Franklin
• George Washington

During the Revolutionary War period, Thomas Paine’s Common Sense was important because it

•  described a military plan for the defeat of England 
• convinced many Americans to support Independence from England 
• contained a detailed outline for a new form of government 
• argued for the addition of a bill of rights to the Constitution

One of the main principles stated in the Declaration of Independence is that government should

•  equality among citizens 
• have unlimited power to rule the people 
• be based upon the consent (permission) of the governed 
•  be led by educated citizens 

The Declaration of Independence was signed on,

• July 4, 1776
• July 4, 1770
• July 4, 1820
• July 4, 1775

The battle of Saratoga was a key victory for the Americans because it

• brought British an offer  of recognition
• brought colonist aid and alliance with France
• prevented fighting from spreading North
• prevented a colonial captain from being captured.

 ____________ is known as a camp with a bitterly cold winter where troops had to survive a small pox epidemic and finally began formal training.

• Valley Forge
• Yorktown
• Saratoga
• Bunker Hill

Which of these is a result of the Battle of Yorktown?

• the fighting continued for more than a year
• the war ended within 6 months
• the French withdrew their assistance since it wasn’t needed
• General Cornwallis surrendered

What was the purpose of the Olive Branch Petition sent by the 2^nd Continental Congress to King George III?

• To declare to the King that the colonies should be free and independent from England
• To declare their undying support to the King
• To ridicule the King and Parliament to try and provoke a war with England
• To try and make peace with England after the events at Lexington and Concord.

During the Revolutionary War period, Thomas Paine’s Common Sense was important because it

• described a military plan for the defeat of England 
• convinced many Americans who had been undecided to support independence 
• contained a detailed outline for a new form of government 
• argued for the addition of a bill of rights to the Constitution