Revolutionary War Study Set

The American colonists defeated the British during the Revolutionary War by:

• using guerrilla tactics and forming alliances with foreign powers

• relying solely on traditional European battle strategies

• avoiding all forms of foreign assistance

• surrendering early in the conflict

Arguments for independence that are likely to be presented in the Declaration include:

• Complaints about British rule and the right to self-governance

• Support for remaining loyal to the British crown

• Desire to expand British colonial power

• Arguments for increased taxation by Britain

Fill in the blank: The phrase that summarized colonial grievances about British taxes was "No ______ without representation."

• taxation

• voting

• freedom

• justice

The Proclamation of 1763 was:

• a law that forbade colonists from settling west of the Appalachian Mountains.

• an act that imposed taxes on tea and sugar.

• a treaty that ended the French and Indian War.

• a declaration of independence from Britain.

The Stamp Act required the colonies to:

• Pay a tax on printed materials

• Allow British soldiers to live in their homes

• Stop trading with other countries

• Elect representatives to Parliament

What was one purpose of the First Continental Congress formed by the colonists?

• To help Americans in Boston and increase communication among Americans.

• To declare independence from Britain immediately.

• To form a new national government.

• To request military aid from France.

What were the Committees of Correspondence formed to do?

• To increase communication among Americans.

• To collect taxes for the British government.

• To train soldiers for the Continental Army.

• To negotiate peace with Native American tribes.

Which Enlightenment thinker believed that all men are born with natural rights and that citizens can revolt from tyrannical governments?

• Montesquieu

• Thomas Paine

• John Locke

• Voltaire

Who is associated with the idea of separation of powers and checks & balances during the Enlightenment?

• John Locke

• Montesquieu

• Thomas Paine

• Rousseau

Thomas Paine's ________ urged colonial independence.

• Common Sense

• Federalist Papers

• Mayflower Compact

• Bill of Rights