American Revolution MH Test Review

Which were provisions of the Treaty of Paris, signed in September 1783? (2 possible answers)

• Britain recognized the United States as an independent nation.

• Britain prohibited settlement west of the Appalachian Mountains.

• Britain agreed to pay off any debts owed to Patriot merchants.

• Britain gave the U.S. fishing rights in coastal waters off of Canada.

Which basic idea was expressed in the Declaration of Independence? (2 possible answers)

• The people give a government the authority to rule.

• The purpose of government is to protect citizens’ rights.

• Democracy is the only legitimate form of government.

• American government should consist of three branches.

What was an important outcome of the Battle of Bunker Hill?

• It demonstrated that British forces were far superior to American forces.

• It proved that women could be important supporters of the Patriot cause.

• It showed that Loyalists would work with the British to crush the Patriots.

• It showed the British that defeating colonial troops would be challenging.

In 1754, Benjamin Franklin proposed the __ to place the British colonies under a more centralized colonial government.

• Trenton

• Suffolk Resolves

• Albany Plan of Union

• Boston Massacre

In 1767, Parliament passed the __ to tax imported goods, such as glass, paper, and tea.

• Trenton

• Suffolk Resolves

• Albany Plan of Union

• Boston Massacre

In 1770, colonists protesting unfair taxes were confronted by British troops, who opened fire and killed five colonists

• Trenton

• Suffolk Resolves

• Albany Plan of Union

• Boston Massacre

In 1776, George Washington’s troops surprised the British here on Christmas night, then marched to Princeton

• Trenton

• Suffolk Resolves

• Albany Plan of Union

• Boston Massacre

The British surrendered at the battle of Yorktown because (2 possible answers)

• American and French troops blocked General Clinton from sending aid by land

• Backwoodsmen and militia laid siege to the British in Yorktown.

• French ships blockaded Yorktown to keep supplies from coming by sea.

• Spanish ships blockaded Yorktown to reclaim parts of North America.

How did Marquis de Lafayette and Friedrich von Steuben support the American cause? (2 possible answers)

• by aiding General Washington in the war effort

• by training troops stationed at Valley Forge

• by building important defenses for the Patriots

• by raising money to purchase supplies for the troops

Which of the following resulted from the passage of the Stamp Act? (2 possible answers)

• Colonists agreed to stop westward expansion beyond the Appalachian Mtns.

• Many colonists asserted that only their own assemblies could tax them.

• Patriots in Boston formed the Sons of Liberty to protest the act’s passage.

• Colonies made alliances with France in case of conflict with Britain.