WEEK 9 TEST PRACTICE

What was the primary goal of the American colonies during the Revolution?

• To establish a monarchy
• To seek freedom from British rule
• To expand their territory
• To form alliances with European powers

What role did the Second Continental Congress play during the American Revolution?

• It was a military organization
• It organized the Boston Tea Party
• It served as the governing body of the colonies
• It was responsible for foreign diplomacy

How did the Battle of Bunker Hill impact colonial morale?

• It caused the colonies to seek peace
• It marked the end of the Revolutionary War
• It boosted confidence despite the loss
• It led to immediate British surrender

Which key figure was appointed commander of the Continental Army in June 1775?

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

Which document was adopted on July 4, 1776, asserting the colonies' right to self-determination?

• The Declaration of Independence
• The Olive Branch Petition
• The Bill of Rights
• The Articles of Confederation

What was the primary purpose of the Declaration of Independence?

• To seek reconciliation with the British crown
• To declare war on Britain
• To assert the colonies' right to self-determination
• To establish a new government

What was the significance of Thomas Paine's pamphlet 'Common Sense'?

• It advocated for independence
• It called for reconciliation with Britain
• It proposed a new government structure
• It outlined the grievances against the king

What was the Siege of Boston?

• A diplomatic meeting
• A protest against taxation
• A pivotal military engagement
• A naval battle

What principle was emphasized in the Declaration of Independence?

• Natural rights and social contract
• Religious freedom
• Divine right of kings
• Economic independence

Which two battles marked the start of armed conflict in the American Revolution?

• Battle of Saratoga and Yorktown
• Battle of Trenton and Princeton
• Battle of Lexington and Concord
• Battle of Bunker Hill and Siege of Boston