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The lawmaking body of British government is called---.
Senate
Congress
Parliament
"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights." This quote comes from the introduction of the Declaration of Independence which is the…
Body
Preamble
Grievances
Conclusion
What impact does Thomas Paine have on the American Revolution?
he persuades the colonists to rebel
he persuades the colonists to remain loyal to the King
he persuades the colonists to immigrate to England
Who is the author of the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Paine
William Bradford
Thomas Jefferson
George Washington
Which of the following was NOT one of the 3 parts of the Declaration of Independence?
Preamble, introduction that explains the documents purpose.
Glossary, list of terms used in the document and their definitions
List of Grievances, a list of complaints the colonists had towards the King
Resolution of Independence, formal statement of the colonies separating from Great Britain
Declaration of Natural Rights, explanation of the rights of the colonies
Why did the British put a tax on paper materials in the colonies? (The Stamp Act)
The British did not like the colonists
The British would use that money to buy weapons
King George needed money to pay the soldiers
The British were in debt because of the French/Indian war
What was the famous slogan colonists used to portray their unhappiness with Parliament?
It's My Money and I want It Now!
No Way Without a Say!
No Taxation Without Representation
The British are Coming!
Which (original) Enlightenment thinker influenced the writing of the Dec of Independence?
Carl Marx
John Locke
Thomas Paine
Thomas Jefferson
Which of the following was NOT an advantage of the British troops during the American Revolution or Revolutionary War?
Well-trained troops
Well-equipped troops (lots of equipment)
Knew the land extremely well
Newspapers, Marriage Licenses, Playing cards: The above items relate to what cause of the American Revolution?
Intolerable Acts
Proclamation of 1763
Stamp Act
French and Indian War
Both John Locke and Thomas Jefferson wrote about the natural rights of man. In what document are these "unalienable rights" specifically mentioned?
Articles of Confederation
Declaration of Independence
Bill of Rights
United States Constitution
Which of the following was NOT a characteristic of George Washington?
Developed as a leader during the French & Indian War
The first commander of the Continental Army
Built a poorly designed Fort Necessity during the French & Indian War
The leader of the Sons of Liberty
Which of the following was NOT a characteristic of the Olive Branch Petition?
Created during the Second Continental Congress
Last attempt to find a peaceful solution between Great Britain and the colonies
Denied by the King of Great Britain
Created before any battles between the colonists and the British
A group of colonists that remained faithful to the King and Great Britain
Patriot
Moderate
Loyalist
Faithfulist
A group of colonists wanting the colonists and Great Britain so solve their differences peacefully. They were about 2/5ths of the colonists' population.
Patriot
Moderate
Loyalist
Faithfulist
A group of colonists wanting independence at all costs, even if it means war. They were about 2/5ths of the colonists' population.
Patriot
Moderate
Loyalist
Faithfulist
Refusal to buy a product or good.
Effigy
Boycott
Propaganda
Revenue
Exaggerated or biased information, used to promote or publicize a particular political cause or point of view.
Effigy
Boycott
Propaganda
Revenue
The Proclamation of 1763 was a law from the King of Great Britain to try and prevent a conflict between the colonists and Native Americans by ...
telling the colonists they could only live east of the Appalachian Mountains
telling the colonists they had to move west of the Appalachian Mountains
telling the colonists they had to trade with the Native Americans
telling the colonists they had to return to Great Britain or move west of the Rocky Mountains
A law by the British that taxed paper goods such as newspapers, licenses, deeds, playing cards, etc...
Stamp Act
Townshend Act
Quartering Act
Sugar Act
A law by the British that told colonists they must help British soldiers with housing, salaries, and supplies.
Stamp Act
Townshend Act
Quartering Act
Sugar Act
How did the French and Indian War impact the American Revolution?
Great Britain went into debt by supporting the colonists in the war. Great Britain taxed the colonists without representation to get their money back, which led to the American Revolution.
Great Britain did not support the colonists in the war. The colonists became very upset for the lack of support and ultimately asked for independence from Great Britain.
Great Britain went into debt by supporting the colonists in the war. The colonists offered to pay back only half of the debt. The American Revolution started because of the disagreement.
Great Britain lost the war and territory throughout North America. The colonists were restricted to a small region creating conflict between Great Britain and the colonists.
What is a major slogan used by the colonists leading up to the American Revolution? It ultimately means that the colonists did not have a voice in British government or parliament.
No Taxation without a Voice
No Representation, No Taxation
No Taxation without Representation
No Taxation without Frustration
This meeting produced the final attempt to find a peaceful solution to the differences between Great Britain and the colonies. It occurred in Philadephia after fighting took place in Lexington and Concord.
Second Continental Congress
First Continental Congress
Third Continental Congress
Fourth Continental Congress
The name of the meeting that included 55 delegates from 12 of the 13 colonies. It took place in Philadelphia and resulted in an offer letter of complaint about the lack of colonial rights to the King of Great Britain.
Second Continental Congress
First Continental Congress
Third Continental Congress
Fourth Continental Congress
This set of soldiers was well-trained, fully armed, and their only job was to be a soldier.
British Soldiers
Colonial Militia
This set of soldiers was well-trained, fully armed, and their only job was to be a soldier.
Minutemen
Redcoats
This set of soldiers was highly motivated by the desire for independence and made of up regular citizens with regular jobs. They had to be ready to stop their regular occupations to fight at a moment's notice.
Minutemen
Redcoats
This set of soldiers was highly motivated by the desire for independence and made of up regular citizens with regular jobs. They had to be ready to stop their regular occupations to fight at a moment's notice.
Colonial Militia
British Soldiers
The first battles of the American Revolution took place in ....
Concord & Lexington
Concord & Charlotte
Lexington & Gettysburg
Concord & Boston
Which of the following is NOT true about the Declaration of Independence?
Explain the reasons the colonists wanted to be free of British control
The main author was Thomas Jefferson
First signed by John Hancock
Made official on July 4, 1775
Thomas Jefferson was greatly influenced by "John Locke" and took his ideas to write the ____.
Song "America's Most Wanted"
The Eagle Code
The Declaration of Independence
The Magna Carta
Enlightenment thinker who believed in the natural rights of "Life, Liberty, and the right to Property".
Montesquieu
John Locke
Rousseau
Separation of Powers
Separating the ruler from the military.
Dividing powers equally among organizations
Dividing powers equally among three people
Dividing powers equally among three branches of government.
A right, such as life and liberty, that a person is born wth
divine right
philosophes
natural rights
contract
WHAT DOES JOHN LOCKE SAY THE PEOPLE HAVE A RIGHT TO DO IF THE GOVERNMENT FAILS TO PROTECT THEIR RIGHTS?
NOTHING
START OVER
ASK THEM TO STOP
THEY HAVE THE RIGHT TO REVOLT OR OVERTHROW THE GOVERNMENT
fought for freedom of speech and opposed religious intolerance and corruption in government
John Locke
Thomas Hobbes
Montesquieu
Rousseau
Voltaire
intellectual movement that stressed reason and thought and the power of individuals to solve problems.
Social Contract
Philosophe
Estate
Enlightenment
What effect did 'Common Sense' have in the colonies?
It persuaded many colonists that America should be independent.
It instilled fear of war in the colonies.
It convinced the colonies to remain loyal to Great Britain.
It petitioned the king to end the quarrel between the colonies and Great Britain.
When Thomas Jefferson wrote, “All men are created equal” he meant everyone should?
have the same education
have the same abilities
make the same income
be entitled to the same rights
Which of the following was NOT a result of the American Revolution?
Great Britain recognized the United States as free and independent
United States received land from the Atlantic Ocean to the Mississippi River between Canada and Florida
All redcoats had to leave the colonies
British merchants could not collect their debts from the American colonies
John Locke, Baron de Montesquieu, Jean-Jacques Rousseau, and Voltaire were all
Enlightenment thinkers that influenced the way Americans thought about rights, laws, and government
Enlightenment thinkers that created incredible inventions leading to wealth in the Americas
Enlightenment thinkers that encouraged the King of Great Britain to maintain strict control on the colonies
None of the answers are correct
Enlightenment thinkers like John Locke believed that if the government was not protecting the rights of the people then the people should…
Just deal with it
Leave for another country
Revolt and create a new government
Wait patiently for a new government
Which of the following was NOT a cause for the American Revolution?
Great Britain taxing the colonies without representation
Great Britain controlled colonial trade
Great Britain supported the colonies in the French & Indian War
Great Britain limited the expansion of the colonies through the Proclamation of 1763
Who said, “I disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it”?
Locke
Voltaire
Rousseau
Montesquieu
Who shared the idea of three branches of government?
Locke
Voltaire
Rousseau
Montesquieu
Who shared the ideas of unalienable rights, life, liberty, and property?
Locke
Voltaire
Rousseau
Montesquieu
Who shared the idea of checks and balances?
Locke
Voltaire
Rousseau
Montesquieu
The ___ ___ ___ given by King George III, banned settlement west of the Appalachian Mountains. The law also ordered settlers to leave the upper Ohio River Valley.
Albany Plan
Treaty of Paris
Salutary Neglect
Proclamation of 1763
The British government was in ___ due to the war. This would cause the British government to tax the colonies and ignited the Revolution.
debt
chaos
strict rule
salutary neglect
Which Philosopher developed 'Freedom of Speech'
Thomas Hobbes
Jean Jacques Rousseau
Montesquieu
John Locke
Voltaire
Which Philosopher developed 'Religious Toleration'
Mary Wollstonecraft
Jean Jacques Rousseau
Montesquieu
John Locke
Voltaire
Which Philosopher was an advocate for 'Separation of Church and State'
Mary Wollstonecraft
Jean Jacques Rousseau
Montesquieu
John Locke
Voltaire
British author who immigrated to the colonies prior to the start of the war.Wrote the pamphlet,common sense,which urged the colonists to go to war with Great Britain for their Independence
Thomas Paine
Benjamin Franklin
Thomas Jefferson
John Adams
Navy sea captain of the colonial ship, Serapis during the American Revolution.Famous for saying,I have yet begun to fight!"
John Paul Jones
John Adams
Thomas Jefferson
John Hancock
Author of the "Albany Plan of Union"; helped write the "Declaration of Independence"; convinced France to become our ally in the Revolution;
John Paul Jones
Thomas Jefferson
George Washington
Benjamin Franklin
French Aristocrat and leader in French and American Revolution. Became a great friend of George Washington and a major-general in the Continental Army.
Bernanrdo de Galvez
Marquis de Lafayette
Haym Salomon
John Paul Jones
John Adams …
Negotiated the Treaty of Paris 1783
Started the Sons of Liberty
Wrote the Declaration of Independence
Was the first person to sign the Declaration of Independence
___________ was the leader of Great Britain during the American Revolution
George Washington
King George III
King Henry VIII
King George
