Mod. 2 American Revolution

What was the primary outcome of the 1763 Treaty of Paris?

• It ended the American Revolution.

• It ended the French and Indian War.

• It established the United States as an independent nation.

• It granted independence to Canada.

How did the Proclamation of 1763 affect colonial expansion?

• It encouraged settlers to move westward.

• It restricted colonial expansion west of the Appalachian Mountains.

• It allowed colonists to settle in Florida.

• It opened new lands for settlement in Canada.

Describe the role of the Sons and Daughters of Liberty in the colonial response to British policies.

• They supported British taxation policies.

• They organized protests and boycotts against British goods.

• They were a group of British loyalists.

• They negotiated peace treaties with Native Americans.

What was the significance of Thomas Paine's "Common Sense" in the American Revolution?

• It was a scientific treatise on government.

• It argued for reconciliation with Britain.

• It inspired colonists to support independence from Britain.

• It was a novel about colonial life.

Analyze the impact of the French alliance on the American Revolution.

• It had no significant impact on the war.

• It provided crucial military support and resources to the American cause.

• It led to the immediate end of the war.

• It caused the British to gain more allies.

What role did Benjamin Franklin play in securing foreign assistance during the American Revolution?

• He was a military general.

• He negotiated the Treaty of Paris, 1783.

• He served as a diplomat to France, securing their alliance.

• He led the Continental Army.

Explain the significance of Valley Forge in the creation of a professional American military.

• It was a major battle victory for the Americans.

• It was a winter encampment where the Continental Army was trained and disciplined.

• It was the site of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

• It was a British stronghold captured by the Americans.

How did geography influence the outcome of the Battle of Saratoga?

• The British had superior naval support.

• The dense forests and difficult terrain favored the American forces.

• The open plains allowed for easy British cavalry maneuvers.

• The battle was fought entirely at sea.

What was the role of women in supporting the American Revolution?

• They served as generals in the Continental Army.

• They were primarily uninvolved in the war effort.

• They acted as spies, nurses, and managed homes and businesses.

• They led the British forces.

What was the significance of the Treaty of Paris, 1783?

• It marked the beginning of the French and Indian War.

• It officially ended the American Revolution and recognized American independence.

• It was a trade agreement between the U.S. and Spain.

• It established the U.S. Constitution.