American Revolution Test

What document states that all people are created equal and have rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness?

• Declaration of Independence
• Bill of Rights
• Constitution
• Emancipation Proclamation

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

What was the name of the governing body in England during the Revolutionary War?

• Parliament
• Supreme Court
• House of Lords
• Congress

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

What does the term "no taxation without representation" mean?

• It means that people should not be taxed by a government if they do not have representation or a voice in that government's decision-making process.
• It means that people should be taxed based on their representation in the government
• It means that people should only be taxed if they have multiple representations in the government
• It means that people should be taxed regardless of their representation in the government

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CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

Who was the commander-in-chief of the First Continental Army?

• George Washington
• John Adams
• Benjamin Franklin
• Thomas Jefferson

Who followed the orders of the British king?

• French revolutionaries
• patriots

• Spanish conquistadors
• loyalists

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

What effect did taxation have on the colonies?

• Taxation increased tension and resentment, contributing to the American Revolution.
• Taxation resulted in improved economic conditions for the colonies.
• Taxation had no impact on the relationship between the colonies and Britain.
• Taxation led to increased support for the British government in the colonies.

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CCSS.RI.3.3

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

What was the purpose of the Committees of Correspondence?

• Promote communication between colonies by letters

• To organize military campaigns against Native American tribes
• To establish trade agreements with European countries
• To promote British policies and maintain colonial loyalty

What event caused Great Britain to pass the Intolerable Acts in order to punish colonies?

• Stamp Act
• Declaration of Independence
• Boston Tea Party
• French and Indian War

Who was a Patriot?

• A Patriot is someone who supports their favorite sports team
• A Patriot is someone who is afraid of change
• A Patriot is someone who dislikes their own country
• A Patriot is someone who vigorously supports the colonies

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

Which of the following was a contribution made by the women during the war?

• They wrote patriotic poetry and letters

• They repaired soldiers clothes.

• They delivered water during battles.

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.1