Module 4 Test

What was the main reason American colonists opposed the new taxes imposed after the French and Indian War?

• They believed only wealthy individuals should be responsible for taxes.

• They could not afford the increased expenses due to these taxes.

• They argued that only their local governments had the authority to impose taxes.

• They had no representation in the decision-making process for these taxes.

What was Patrick Henry's contribution to the American Revolution?

• He was the main author of the U.S. Constitution.

• He was the commander of the Continental Army.

• He was a prominent advocate for American independence.

• He was the first President of the United States.

During the initial conflicts of the American Revolution, 70 minutemen faced British troops at __________, before they proceeded to look for arms at __________, where they again met with minutemen. (Choose the best two answers below )

• Lexington

• Fort Ticonderoga

• Concord

• Bunker Hill

Who was appointed as the commander-in-chief of the Continental Army by the Second Continental Congress?

• Benjamin Franklin

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Adams

In the year 1776, a pamphlet named __________ was published by __________, advocating for independence and against monarchy, which significantly influenced the views of many colonists. (Choose the best two answers below)

• Common Sense

• The American Crisis

• the Association Test

• Thomas Paine

• the Olive Branch Petition

Who was the primary author of the U.S. Constitution?

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington

• James Madison

• John Adams

What was the PRIMARY goal of the Declaration of Independence?

• To demonstrate the unjust laws imposed by King George III on the colonists.

• To enumerate the complaints against the king and Great Britain.

• To declare that all people possess unalienable rights, including life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.

• To officially proclaim the colonies' independence from Great Britain to the king and the world.

Which document was an effort to avoid a full-blown war between the American colonies and Great Britain?

• Declaration of Independence

• Olive Branch Petition

• Common Sense

• Declaration of Rights

Who was a prominent member of the Sons of Liberty and created an influential engraving of the Boston Massacre?

• Samuel Adams

• Benjamin Franklin

• Paul Revere

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington

Who was responsible for training the Continental Army at Valley Forge, transforming them into a formidable force?

• George Washington

• Nathanael Greene

• Benedict Arnold

• Benjamin Franklin

• Baron Friedrich von Steuben