American Revolution

The lawmaking body of British government is called---.

• Senate

• Congress

• Parliament

"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights." This quote comes from the introduction of the Declaration of Independence which is the…

• Body

• Preamble

• Grievances

• Conclusion

What impact does Thomas Paine have on the American Revolution?

• he persuades the colonists to rebel

• he persuades the colonists to remain loyal to the King

• he persuades the colonists to immigrate to England

Who is the author of the Declaration of Independence?

• Thomas Paine

• William Bradford

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington

Which of the following was NOT one of the 3 parts of the Declaration of Independence?

• Preamble, introduction that explains the documents purpose.

• Glossary, list of terms used in the document and their definitions

• List of Grievances, a list of complaints the colonists had towards the King

• Resolution of Independence, formal statement of the colonies separating from Great Britain

• Declaration of Natural Rights, explanation of the rights of the colonies

Why did the British put a tax on paper materials in the colonies? (The Stamp Act)

• The British did not like the colonists

• The British would use that money to buy weapons

• King George needed money to pay the soldiers

• The British were in debt because of the French/Indian war

What was the famous slogan colonists used to portray their unhappiness with Parliament?

• It's My Money and I want It Now!

• No Way Without a Say!

• No Taxation Without Representation

• The British are Coming!

Which (original) Enlightenment thinker influenced the writing of the Dec of Independence?

• Carl Marx

• John Locke

• Thomas Paine

• Thomas Jefferson

Which of the following was NOT an advantage of the British troops during the American Revolution or Revolutionary War?

• Well-trained troops

• Well-equipped troops (lots of equipment)

• Knew the land extremely well

Newspapers, Marriage Licenses, Playing cards: The above items relate to what cause of the American Revolution?

• Intolerable Acts

• Proclamation of 1763

• Stamp Act

• French and Indian War