American Revolution

In a famous speech, what patriot leader inspired the belief in independence with the words, "Give me liberty, or give me death!"?

• A. Patrick Henry

• B. Benjamin Franklin

• C. Thomas Jefferson

• D. John Adams

Which patriot leader helped gain support from France and assisted in framing the Declaration of Independence?

• Samuel Adams

• Patrick Henry

• Benjamin Franklin

• George Washington

Of the following, which does NOT describe an advantage of the American colonists during the Revolutionary War?

• The American soldiers were familiar with the land they were defending.

• The American colonists had the most powerful navy in the world.

• The Americans benefited from strong leadership.

• The American colonists were fighting for a strong belief in independence.

In which year did the colonies import the most?

• 1771

• 1763

• 1768

• 1775

The comic shows an example of what kind of protest?

• petition

• hunger strike

• boycott

• letter to the editor

The American victory at the Battle of Saratoga convinced which country to support the patriot cause?

• Portugal

• Italy

• France

• Germany

Which of the following marked the first armed conflict of the Revolutionary War?

• Bunker Hill

• Lexington and Concord

• Saratoga

• Yorktown

Which of the following describes John Adams?

• John Adams invented the light bulb.

• John Adams was the Commander of the Continental Army

• John Adams promoted the call for independence

• John Adams was the 1st President of the United States of America.

Which of the following statements is true about the event represented in the image?

• The event occurred as British soldiers were getting ready to march to Lexington and Concord.

• The event happened after the Boston Tea Party.

• Hundreds of colonists died during this event.

• Crispus Attucks was killed during this event.

All of the following are ideas expressed in the Declaration of Independence EXCEPT--.

• A. people have unalienable rights to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness

• B. government derives (gets) its power from the people

• C. people should always obey their government

• D. people establish governments to protect their rights