American Rev Pop Quiz 1

Which statement BEST represents the opposing viewpoint of colonists regarding the issuance of the Proclamation of 1763?

• “I do not have enough money to grow crops on my land.”
• “It’s overcrowded in far too many cities and I need to move west.”
• “War with American Indians will be inevitable, resulting in more debt.”
• “The French will end up losing all claim to land in North America.”

What is the significance of the Battle of Yorktown?

• Turning point of American Revolution
• Signaled the end of fighting
• Beginning of American Revolution
• Encouraged writing of The Crisis

Which cause of the American Revolution is demonstrated in the political cartoon below?

• Lack of representation in Parliament
• Intolerable Acts
• Townshend Acts
• Mercantilism

The interaction between the minutemen and the British troops at Lexington and Concord was significant because –

• it allowed for peaceful negotiations to end the war.
• it signaled the beginning of fighting in the American Revolution.
• it lead to French involvement in the American Revolution.
• it signaled the end of fighting in the American Revolution.

Which characteristics BEST describe the qualities that led the Continental Congress to appoint George Washington Commander of the Continental Army? Select THREE correct answers.

• Fought for the British in a prior conflict
• Intelligent leader
• Known for patriotism
• Served as a French spy
• Encouraged Natives to fight alongside the colonists

According to the source below, which significant battle did Wentworth Cheswell fight in during the American Revolution?

• Yorktown
• Saratoga
• Trenton
• Concord

Which event completes the timeline below?

• Intolerable Acts
• Declaration of Independence
• Battle of Yorktown
• Treaty of Paris

first and last name

Which of the following is a grievance included in the Declaration of Independence?

• Colonists were required to house soldiers in their homes.
• Colonists were forced to follow the teachings of the Church of England.
• Colonists were only allowed access to newspapers printed in England.
• Colonists were prohibited from owning slaves.

The political cartoon below reflects the colonists’ dissatisfaction with -

• the creation of the Articles of Confederation.
• restrictions placed on colonists’ freedom of religion.
• political debates regarding the passage of the Declaration of Independence.
• British economic policies following the French and Indian War.