The Battle of Lexington/Concord is known as the

First victorious battle of the Revolution

What was the purpose of the Stamp Act?

To produce revenue for Britain by taxing colonists

Samuel Adams was against what practice imposed on the colonists by Britain?

taxation without representation

Which is NOT one of the Intolerable Acts of 1774?

The increased taxation on all exports from Boston

What does "unalienable" mean in the preamble of the Declaration of Independence?

these were basic rights given to any human being

Which statement is found in the Treaty of Paris 1783?

"His .. Majesty acknowledges ..US to be free & sovereign.."

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STAAR Review 8th grade SS American Revolution

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Grade 8 Social Studies STAAR Review American Revolution TEKS 8.4A 8.4C 8.15C 8.19A

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1
The Declaration of Independence does NOT include which of the following unalienable rights?
right to liberty
right to free of taxation
right to life
right to pursue happiness
2
An act of civil disobedience in protest of British taxation...
Stamp Act
Intolerable Acts
Colonial Grievances
Boston Tea Party
3
The Battle of Lexington/Concord is known as the
civil disobedience heard round the world
First victorious battle of the Revolution
Last stand of the Revolution
turning point
4
What is the name given to the first ten Amendments to the US Constitution?
Unalienable Rights
Stamp Act
Bill of Rights
Articles of Confederation
5
Colonists disliked ____, a prohibition of westward expansion following the French & Indian War
Stamp Act of 1765
Sugar Act of 1764
Proclamation of 1763
Treaty of Paris 1783
6
Turning point in the American Revolution - the French became allies...
Valley Forge
Battle of Yorktown
Battle of Saratoga
Battle of Lexington
7
What was the purpose of the Stamp Act?
To produce revenue for Britain by taxing colonists
To prevent fraudulent newspapers from being printed
To indicate British approval on official documents
To encourage colonists to remain loyal to royal allegiance
8
Colonists disliked ____, a prohibition of westward expansion following the French & Indian War
Proclamation of 1763
Treaty of Paris 1783
Stamp Act of 1765
Sugar Act of 1764
9
What is the British tax imposed on newspapers and other printed Colonial documents?
Mercantilism
Intolerable Acts
Stamp Act
Boston Tea Party
10
Samuel Adams was against what practice imposed on the colonists by Britain?
banning of the right to bear arms
taxation without representation
imposing limitations on land expansion
prohibition of slavery
11
Which is NOT one of the Intolerable Acts of 1774?
The increased taxation on all exports from Boston
The closing of the Port of Boston
The mandatory quartering of British soldiers
The right to ban all town meetings by the governor
12
What is the relationship depicted in the picture?
federalism
mercantilism
tax-free trade
balance of trade power
13
What does "unalienable" mean in the preamble of the Declaration of Independence?
the writers felt they weren't British citizens
these were basic rights given to any human being
rights are not transferable to others outside colonies
these rights are only for those who show loyalty
14
Which statement is found in the Treaty of Paris 1783?
"His .. Majesty acknowledges ..US to be free & sovereign.."
"We hold these truths to be self-evident..."
"We the People of the United States, in Order to form a..."
"Congress shall make no law respecting establishment of..."
15
This is a description of what Revolutionary battle?
Battle of Lexington
Winter at Valley Forge
Battle of Bunker Hill
Battle of Yorktown
16
Declaration of Independence "For depriving us in many cases, of the benefit of Trial by Jury"
Fourth Amendment
Second Amendment
Sixth Amendment
First Amendment
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What are the Indictments against the King of England in the Declaration of Independence?
Colonial Grievances
Taxation without Representation
Proclamation of 1763
Unalienable Rights

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