The War for Independence quiz

What role did Thomas Jefferson serve in the American struggle for independence?

• He wrote Common Sense, urging independence from Britain.

• He was the top commander the Continental Army.

• He was the principal author of the Declaration of Independence.

• He negotiated the treaty that ended the war.

Answer explanation

Thomas Jefferson served in the American struggle for independence as the principal author of the Declaration of Independence.

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SS 8.4B

Small islands, not capable of protecting themselves, are the proper objects for kingdoms to take under their care; but there is something absurd, in supposing a continent to be perpetually governed by an island.

Based on the topic, this excerpt is most likely from --

• the Declaration of Independence

• the Mayflower Compact

• the US Constitution

• Common Sense

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'Common Sense' because the excerpt discusses the governance of small islands and continents, a topic addressed in the work 'Common Sense'.

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SS 8.4B

SS 8.29A

The Battle of Saratoga was significant because it was an American victory and --

• convinced France and Spain to enter the war

• forced the British to begin peace negotiations

• made George Washington a national hero

• was the first major battle of the war

Answer explanation

The Battle of Saratoga convinced France and Spain to enter the war, providing crucial support to the American cause.

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SS 8.4C

According to the Treaty of Paris of 1783, what was the western border of the newly independent United States?

​ (a)  

• The Mississippi River

• The Rocky Mountains

• The Appalachian Mountains

• The Ohio River

Answer explanation

According to the Treaty of Paris of 1783, the western border of the newly independent United States was the Mississippi River.

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SS 8.4C

What role did the Marquis de Lafayette play in the American Revolution?

• He commanded the naval forces that captured the British warship Serapis.

• He joined the Continental Army at Valley Forge and helped train American soldiers.

• He defeated the British at the Battle of Saratoga.

• He led an army that fought the British along the Gulf of Mexico.

Answer explanation

He joined the Continental Army at Valley Forge and helped train American soldiers.

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SS 8.4B

July 4, 1776, is an important date in American history because on that day --

• Cornwallis surrendered

• the US Constitution was adopted

• the Battle of Saratoga was fought

• the Declaration of Independence was adopted

Answer explanation

July 4, 1776, is an important date in American history because on that day the Declaration of Independence was adopted.

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SS 8.1C

A colonist who favored independence from Great Britain and war against Britain (a)  

• Patriot

• Loyalist

• Ally

• War Hawk

Answer explanation

A colonist who favored independence from Great Britain and war against Britain is known as a Patriot, making it the correct choice.

Which hotspot represents the Battle of Yorktown?

Which hotspot represents the Battle of Saratoga?

Which battle led to the surrender of the British? (a)  

• Battle of Yorktown

• Battle of Saratoga

• Battle of Massachusetts

• Breeds’ and Bunker Hill

Answer explanation

The Battle of Yorktown led to the surrender of the British forces, making it the correct choice.