American Revolution Review

Question 1

Which word describes the right to govern on your own?

Accepted Answer

independence

Question 2

The Battle of ___-Continental Army surrounded the British and France took control of the bay.

Accepted Answer

Yorktown

Question 3

Which word describes that part of British government that made the laws for people

Accepted Answer

Parliament

Question 4

Which person was a traitor to the colonies and became a British spy?

Accepted Answer

Benedict Arnold

Question 5

Which word describes taking neither sides- not picking a side?

Accepted Answer

neutral

Question 6

Which word describes the refusal of buying goods from another country?

Accepted Answer

boycott

Question 7

When the Continential Army set up headquarters at _______, they had a harsh, cold winter.

Accepted Answer

Valley Forge

Question 8

Which word describes acting or speaking on behalf of someone or something?

Accepted Answer

representative

Question 9

Which word describe the money that is paid by people to run the country?

Accepted Answer

tax

Question 10

Which country helped the Americans win the war against the British?

Accepted Answer

France

Question 11

Who was the Patriot whose occupation included writer, inventor, and ambassador to France?

Accepted Answer

Ben Franklin

Question 12

Which word describes the Massachusetts militia men who could quickly be ready to fight?

Accepted Answer

minutement

Question 13

The battle that became the "turning point" of the war.

Accepted Answer

Saratoga

Question 14

Which word describes a government in which the people take part in it?

Accepted Answer

democracy

Question 15

Which word describes an official statement?

Accepted Answer

declaration

Question 16

Which word is another word for freedom?

Accepted Answer

liberty

Question 17

Which word describes the colonist who was against British rule?

Accepted Answer

Patriot

Question 18

Which word describes an agreement between countries?

Accepted Answer

treaty

Question 19

Which word means the killing of people who cannot defend themselves?

Accepted Answer

massacre

Question 20

Which document signed on July 4th, 1776 declared the colonies free and independent states?

Accepted Answer

Declaration of Independence

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