Causes of the American Revolution

Why was the Battle of Saratoga important?

• The Battle of Saratoga was important because it was a turning point in the American Revolutionary War.
• The Battle of Saratoga was not important because it had no impact on the American Revolutionary War.
• The Battle of Saratoga was important because it resulted in the capture of George Washington.
• The Battle of Saratoga was important because it led to the signing of the Treaty of Paris.

Colonists were forced to house British soldiers through this act.

• Quartering Act

• Stamp Act

• Tea Act

• Intolerable Acts

When was the Declaration of Independence written?

• 1763

• 1775

• 1776

• 1778

What was the primary purpose of the British navy's blockade on American ports during the war?

• To force the American government into surrender

• To disrupt American trade, they did not allow supplies in or out.

• To establish British dominance over the seas

• To protect British interests in the Americas

Violent protest involving name calling

and snowballs and the death of five colonists.

• Proclamation of 1763

• Boston Tea Party

• Boston Massacre

• Intolerable Acts

What was the significance of the Battle of Yorktown in the American Revolutionary War?

• It marked the beginning of the war and the first major conflict.

• It was a turning point in the war, leading to the eventual victory of the United States.

• It was the last major battle of the war, resulting in the surrender of the British army and the independence of the United States.

• It was a minor skirmish with no lasting impact on the outcome of the war.

What was the first direct tax imposed by the British government on the American colonies?

• Stamp Act

• Sugar Act

• Townshend Acts

• Tea Act

According to the Declaration of Independence, the government gets its power from-

• Parliament

• the King

• the President

• the people

What are unalienable rights?

• Rights that can be granted or revoked by any government or authority.
• Rights that are only applicable to certain individuals or groups.
• Rights you are born with that cannot be taken away or denied by any government or authority.

• Rights that are temporary and can expire over time.

What did the Quartering act of 1765 do?

• The Quartering Act of 1765 required colonists to provide housing and supplies for British soldiers stationed in America.
• The Quartering Act of 1765 prohibited British soldiers from being stationed in America.
• The Quartering Act of 1765 required colonists to pay a tax to support British soldiers stationed in America.
• The Quartering Act of 1765 allowed colonists to refuse to provide housing and supplies for British soldiers stationed in America.