AP US History Period 3 Review

What were the causes of the American Revolution?

• Desire for independence, taxation without representation, belief in natural rights and self-governance

• Social unrest, military aggression, technological advancements

• Lack of resources, cultural differences, political corruption

• Economic inequality, religious freedom, foreign intervention

Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?

• John Adams

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington

• Benjamin Franklin

What was the purpose of the Stamp Act?

• To establish a unified currency in the American colonies.

• To raise revenue from the American colonies.

• To enforce British control over the American colonies.

• To promote trade between Britain and the American colonies.

Which battle marked the decisive victory for the American forces in the American Revolution?

• Battle of Lexington

• Battle of Bunker Hill

• Battle of Saratoga

• Battle of Yorktown

Which battle is considered the turning point of the American Revolution?

• Battle of Trenton

• Battle of Bunker Hill

• Battle of Yorktown

• Battle of Saratoga

What were some of the main grievances listed in the Declaration of Independence?

• Imposition of religious beliefs, restriction of free speech, and violation of property rights.

• Lack of access to education, suppression of political dissent, and infringement on personal liberties.

• Forced labor, unequal treatment under the law, and restriction of assembly and protest.

• Taxation without representation, quartering of troops, denial of trial by jury, and interference with colonial trade.

What was the significance of the Stamp Act in relation to colonial opposition?

• The Stamp Act sparked colonial opposition and protests due to being the first direct tax imposed on the colonies without their consent.

• The Stamp Act was widely supported by the colonists as a means to fund colonial defense.

• The Stamp Act was repealed by the British government after widespread colonial support.

• The Stamp Act had no impact on colonial opposition and protests.

Who was the British general defeated at the Battle of Yorktown?

• General Charles Cornwallis

• General George Washington

• General Robert E. Lee

• General Ulysses S. Grant

Which European country provided crucial support to the American colonists during the Battle of Saratoga?

• Spain

• Germany

• Italy

• France

What impact did the Battle of Saratoga have on the American Revolution?

• The Battle of Saratoga resulted in the loss of American territory.

• The Battle of Saratoga had no impact on the American Revolution.

• The Battle of Saratoga led to the surrender of the British forces.

• The Battle of Saratoga had a significant impact on the American Revolution by securing French support.