Module 4 American Revolution

What were American colonists who remained loyal to Great Britain called?

• Whigs

• Loyalists

• Royalists

• Democrats

What was the name of the battle in which the Patriots finally defeated the British?

• Battle of Saratoga

• Battle of New Jersey

• Battle of Yorktown

• Battle of Valley Forge

What was the name for the colonial military force created to fight the British?

• mercenaries

• Redcoats

• Hessians

• Continental army

Who was the French nobleman who helped the Patriots fight the British?

• Bernardo de Gálvez

• Marquis de Lafayette

• Baron von Steuben

• Lord Dunmore

Why did the British believe it was necessary to raise taxes on the American colonists?

• To fund the construction of new roads.
• To pay for the French and Indian War

• To increase trade with Europe.
• To support local colonial governments.

How did the Boston Massacre and the Boston Tea Party affect relations between Great Britain and the colonies?

• The Boston Tea Party had no impact on colonial resistance.
• The Boston Massacre improved relations between Great Britain and the colonies.
• The Boston Massacre led to a stronger alliance between the colonies and Great Britain.
• The Boston Massacre and the Boston Tea Party significantly worsened relations between Great Britain and the colonies, leading to increased colonial resistance and eventual calls for independence.

Do you think the British government overreact to colonial protests by issuing the Intolerable Acts? Why or why not?

What actions did the First and Second Continental Congresses take?

• The First Continental Congress halted trade, had militia prepare for war, drafted the Declaration of Rights; the Second Continental Congress created the Continental Army, made Washington the commander, created the Olive Branch Petition

• The First Continental Congress created a peace treaty with Britain; the Second Continental Congress focused on trade agreements.
• The First Continental Congress formed a military alliance with France; the Second Continental Congress wrote a new constitution.
• The First Continental Congress declared war on Britain; the Second Continental Congress established a new government.

How did the events at Lexington and Concord change the conflict between Great Britain and the colonies?

• The events led to a peaceful resolution between the colonies and Great Britain.
• The events escalated the conflict into open warfare, uniting the colonies in their fight against British oppression.
• The conflict was resolved through negotiations after the events at Lexington and Concord.
• The events had no significant impact on the relationship between the colonies and Great Britain.

Why do you think that control of Boston early in the Revolutionary War was important?

• Control of Boston was important for strategic military operations and supply routes.
• Boston was not a key location for British supply lines.
• Control of Boston had no impact on the outcome of the war.
• Boston was primarily a cultural center with no military significance.