American Revolutionary War Test D

What was the result of the American victories at Trenton and Princeton?

• The Hessians joined the American side.

• It showed that the Americans could defeat the British and they won much-needed supplies of food, shoes, blankets, and horses.

• It proved that General Washington was wrong about his soldiers.

• The British were forced to abandon New York and New Jersey.

Which of these was a result of the French and Indian War?

• The colonists were given their independence.

• The British government had a large war debt.

• The British government stayed out of colonial politics.

• The colonists were free to move west of the Appalachians.

Which group formed the Sons of Liberty?

• Patriots

• Loyalists

The name “Boston Massacre” was given to the events of March 5, 1770, in order to

• Create anti-British sentiment

• Create trouble for the colonists

• Warn of a deadly disease in the city

• Describe the truth about what happened

What became evident when the colonists and British troops clashed at Lexington and Concord?

• The British soldiers were fearful of the colonial militia

• The British troops were eager to start a war with the colonies

• The colonial militia was no match for the well-trained British troops

• The colonists were willing to fight for the right to govern themselves

Colonists were warned by Paul Revere, that the British were heading to this town:

• Trenton

• Lexington

• Yorktown

• Saratoga

The final battle of the American Revolution took place at

• Saratoga

• Yorktown

• Lexington

• Princeton

What were the colonists protesting in the Boston Tea Party?

• Stamp Act

• Intolerable Acts

• Townshend Acts

• Tea Act

According to the Declaration of Independence, where does the government get their power from?

• From the government

• From the King

• From the people it governs

• From the British Parliament

Why is the Battle of Cowpens a significant turning in the Revolutionary War?

• Americans captured the enemy and took supplies including shoes

• Americans were stalling the British so that Washington could trap the British

• Americans needed help from the French

• Americans first win in a big battle