Unit 2 - American Revolution Review

The following paragraph comes from a student essay who was answering the question: Who is the best principal in Maryland?

Mrs. Pilarski is the best principal at Dundalk Elementary School in Maryland. Mrs. Pilarski loves the students at her school, and does everything she can to make sure they have the best education possible. Mrs. Pilarski is the best principal because she does so much for the students.

Which sentence is the paragraph's claim?

• Mrs. Pilarski is the best principal at Dundalk Elementary School in Maryland.

• Mrs. Pilarski loves the students at her school, and does everything she can to make sure they have the best education possible.

• Mrs. Pilarski is the best principal because she does so much for the students.

The following paragraph comes from a student essay who was answering the question: Who is the best principal in Maryland?

Mrs. Pilarski is an amazing principal at Dundalk Elementary School. Mrs. Pilarski loves the students at her school, and does everything she can to make sure they have the best education possible. Mrs. Pilarski is the best principal because she does so much for the students.

Which sentence is the paragraph's evidence?

• Mrs. Pilarski is the best principal at Dundalk Elementary School in Maryland.

• Mrs. Pilarski loves the students at her school, and does everything she can to make sure they have the best education possible.

• Mrs. Pilarski is the best principal because she does so much for the students.

What was the most significant consequence of the French and Indian War?

• George Washington was now president.

• Indigenous tribes and the British had a better relationship.

• Spain gained more colonial land in the Southern Colonies.

• The French and Indian war was costly. the British government went into debt.

Based on what you can see on the picture, which of the following best describes why King George III signed the Proclamation of 1763?

• To take away more indigenous land.

• To encourage colonists to travel to and settle the land we call California.

• To help colonists make new settlements west of the Appalachian Mountains.

• To prevent additional wars and conflicts with Indigenous peoples.

Why were colonists angered by the tax laws passed by the British Parliament? 

• They believed they should have a voice in deciding such laws.

• They thought the taxes were fair.

• They were too poor to pay the taxes.

• They believed that no one should have to pay taxes. 

When colonists refused to buy British goods, it was called -

• a revolution.

• a proclamation.

• a declaration.

• a boycott. 

Which act passed by Parliament directly led to the Boston Tea Party? 

• The Stamp Act

• The Tea Act

• The Intolerable Acts

• The Sugar Act

Which of the following was an Intolerable Act?

• Banning town meetings and forcing colonists to quarter (or provide living space for) British soldiers. 

• The colonists joined together to sign the Declaration of Independence. 

• General George Washington established the Continental Army. 

• When Paul Revere and other patriots announced, "The British are Coming!"

Why were the battles of Lexington and Concord so important?

• The Minutemen won both battles.

• They marked the end of the French and Indian War.

• They marked the beginning of the Revolutionary War.

• The British were defeated. 

For the quote below, identify if it would likely come from the perspective of a Patriot or a Loyalist.  

"Taxes may be necessary but there should be no taxation without representation!"

• Patriot

• Loyalist