SS Checkpoint 2 Review

What was the main reason the colonists were unhappy with British taxation?

• They wanted to pay more taxes.

• They had a say in the government.

• They were being taxed unfairly without representation.

• They liked British goods too much.

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What was the last battle of the American Revolution?

• Lexington and Concord

• Battle of Saratoga
• Yorktown

• Signing of the Treaty of Paris

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Which battle involved the first battles of the Revolution?

• Lexington & Concord

• Saratoga

• Yorktown

• Bunker Hill

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What did the Signing of the Treaty of Paris achieve?

• Recognized American independence

• Started the Revolutionary War

• Ended the Civil War

• Declared war on France

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What date is associated with the Declaration of Independence?

• July 4, 1776

• December 25, 1776

• January 1, 1776

• November 11, 1776

What did the colonists have to pay that was considered unfair?

• High prices for goods

• Unfair taxes

• Rent for land

• Fees for education

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What does "unalienable" mean in the context of the Declaration of Independence?

• Cannot be taken away

• Easily changed

• Given by the government

• Temporary

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Which colonial leader was also an inventor and helped create the Declaration of Independence?

• Paul Revere

• Benjamin Franklin

• Patrick Henry

• Benedict Arnold

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Which figure is known for his "midnight ride" to alert the colonial militia of the approach of British forces?

• Benedict Arnold

• Paul Revere

• Patrick Henry

• Benjamin Franklin

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Who is known for the famous speech that included the words "Give me liberty, or give me death"?

• Thomas Jefferson

• Patrick Henry

• George Washington

• Benjamin Franklin