Revolutionary War

Based on the quote what is Thomas Paine's argument in Common Sense? " For I answer that America would have flourished as much, and probably much more, had no European power taken any notice of her."

• The colonists do not need Britain

• The colonists do need Britain

• The American colonists and Britain should have strong ties

• The King will never allow the colonies to be free

Thomas Paine wrote Common Sense to encourage the American colonists to support...

• Alliances with France

• Remain loyal to Britain

• Break away from Britain

• Stop fighting

What's the reason the Continental Congress drafted the Declaration of Independence?

• To ensure peace and cooperation

• The colonist's reasons for breaking away from Britain

• To end the war for independence

• None of these

Which of the following is not a definition of "unalienable rights?"

• Rights for white male landowners

• Rights only for Native Americans

• Rights that only immigrants have in the country

• Rights all citizens have that cannot be taken away

Pick the answer that best describes the quote. "That whenever any form of government becomes destructive to these ends, it is the right of the people to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new government...”

• People can abolish a Government when they feel it is failing the people.

• People have no power to dissolve the government.

• Governments are created by God

• Goverments create laws

Select all the strengths of the British Army.

• Strong central government

• Well-equipped/ trained soldiers

• Native American allies

• Professional Army/ Large Army

Select all the strengths of the Continental Army.

• Fighting on own land

• Generals knew British tactics

• Fighting for a just cause

• Generals knew British tactics

What did the French do after the Battle of Saratoga?

• Supported the colonists with soldiers, supplies, and their navy

• Did nothing to help the Americans

• Supported the British with soldiers, supplies, and their navy

• Went to war with Spain

What clever strategy and bold tactics did Washington use at the battle of Trenton to compensate for their disadvantages?

• Surprise attack to win an early battle

• Sent a letter to the commander saying he had more troops

• Ran away from the British

• Received the help of Native Americans

How does the image represent George Washington?

• An incompetent leader

• A leader who did very little to help in the war

• A positive point of view regarding his leadership

• Do not show anything about Washington