American Revolution Review

Which excerpt from the Declaration of Independence best explains why colonists were unhappy

about their lack of representation in the British parliament?

• “He has refused to pass other Laws for the accommodation of large districts of people.”

• “For imposing Taxes on us without our Consent.”

• “He has refused his Assent to Laws, the most wholesome and necessary for the public.”

• “For transporting us beyond Seas to be tried for pretended offences.”

​ (a)   led the Continental Army.

​ (b)   fought to maintain British control over the colonies

• George Washington
• King George III

In what ways did urban centers in the colonies contribute to support for the American Revolution?

• They had little impact on revolutionary sentiment.

• Urban centers acted as central hubs for organizing protests and distributing revolutionary literature, which helped revolutionary ideas spread rapidly.

• They served as recruitment hubs for the British military.

• They provided neutral spaces for loyalists and patriots to engage in peaceful negotiations.

How did the Northwest Ordinance of 1787 influence the growth of the United States?

• It allowed slavery north of the Ohio River.

• It encouraged manufacturing in the West.

• It provided a method for admitting new free states.

• It required treaties to acquire Native American lands.

Put these Events of the American Revolution in order

• Battle of Yorktown

• Treaty of Paris 1783

• Battle of Saratoga

• Battle of Lexington & Concord

• Winter at Valley Forge

The Battle of Saratoga was a turning point in the Revolution because it brought ​ (a)   into the was as an American ​ (b)  

• France
• ally
• Spain
• Enemy

Which of the following were weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation? (select all that apply)

• Congress lacked power to tax

• States retained too much power

• No executive branch was established

• A bicameral legislature was created

• States were well-represented in proportion to population.

What event followed General Cornwallis's surrender at the Battle of Yorktown?

• France declared war on Great Britain

• Second Continental Congress met and created the Article of Confederation

• Great Britain and the United States signed the Treaty of Paris

• Second Continental Congress sent and olive branch to King George III

​ (a)   Acted as a spy, gathering intelligence for the Americans..

​ (b)   Commander and Chief of the American Army

• James Armstead
• George Washington

Put the best description of that best describes each American Revolution battle

• 1st Battles of the American Revolution

• Battle of Saratoga

• Last Battle of the American Revolution

• Treaty of Paris 1783

• Officially ended the War

• Battle of Lexington & Concord

• Turning point in the war, France Joined

• Battle of Yorktown