In the treaty of Paris, the Americans won their independence and

all the territory lying to the east of the Mississippi River

When Thomas Je fferson wrote, "All men are created equal" , he meant everyone should

be entitled to the same rights.

As a result of the Revolutionary War, the British agreed to

recognize the United States as a ind independent nation.

Why was the 1777 Battle of Saratoga a turning point in the Revolutionary War?

Convinced the French commanders to aid the Americans.

What effect did the pamphlet Common Sense have on colonial leaders?

It inspired them to challenge British authority.

The Declaration of Independence said that the King had committed all of the following except

Interfering with negotiations for the Louisiana Purchase

Which of the following was NOT a problem at Valley Forge.

The British were trying to capture the forge along the river

The British withdrew from Boston in 1776 after

losing more than 1,000 men at battle of Bunker Hill

Thomas Paine argued for independence because

Great Britain was too far away to rule the colonies

"These are the times that try men's souls.." Comes from

Thomas Paine The American Crisis

The purpose of the Olive Branch Petition was to persuade

King George to intercede on behalf of the colonies

The ____________ issued the Declaration of Independence

The Second Continental Congress

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1
In the treaty of Paris, the Americans won their independence and
the right to strip Loyalists of their property
all the territory lying to the east of the Mississippi River
the return of all taxes collected by Britain before the war
future conflicts with Britain would be settled peacefully
2
The first armed conflict of the Revolutionary War took place at
Washington, D.C.
Bunker Hill
Lexington
Philadelphia
3
When Thomas Jefferson wrote, "All men are created equal" , he meant everyone should
make the same income
have the same education.
have the same abilities.
be entitled to the same rights.
4
As a result of the Revolutionary War, the British agreed to
seek new allies against the United States.
recognize the United States as a ind independent nation.
recognize the United States as a British colony.
allow Americans to have representatives in Parliament.
5
Why was the 1777 Battle of Saratoga a turning point in the Revolutionary War?
first American morale victory for the Continental Army
Convinced the British that the war was a waste of time
Forced Britain to recognize the colonies as an independent
Convinced the French commanders to aid the Americans.
6
What effect did the pamphlet Common Sense have on colonial leaders?
It caused them to reject Enlightenment ideas.
It inspired them to challenge British authority.
It explained to them the good sense of monarchy.
It persuaded them to modify British laws.
7
Congress feared that if New York fell it would hurt American morale, so they sent
George Washington
Marquis de Lafayette
Benedict Arnold
William Howe
8
Who said it? “I only regret that I have but one life to give to my country”
Nathan Hale
Thomas Paine
Thomas Jefferson
John Paul Jones
9
On the night of December 25, 1776, George Washington led men across the icy
Hudson River
St. Lawrence River
Delaware River
Lake Ontario
10
The Declaration of Independence said that the King had committed all of the following except
Interfering with negotiations for the Louisiana Purchase
Levying unfair taxes
Disbanding representatives legislatures
Illegally assuming judicial powers
11
Which of the following was NOT a problem at Valley Forge.
There was not enough food for the troops
Scare firewood
A lack of supplies because merchants raised their prices
The British were trying to capture the forge along the river
12
Why did geography play a significant role in the Revolutionary War?
American had experience fighting on the difficult terrain
All of the above
Britain was forced to fight a long war miles away from home.
No center that Britain could strike to end the war
13
_______ was an officer who turned against the Americans and joined the British Army.
Benedict Arnold
Thomas Paine
John Adams
Patrick Henry
14
The British withdrew from Boston in 1776 after
seeing cannons from nearby Dorchester Heights
clashing with colonial militia sat Lexington and Concord
losing more than 1,000 men at battle of Bunker Hill
hearing that the colonists had formed the Continental Army
15
Thomas Paine argued for independence because
Great Britain was ignoring the colonies
Great Britain was too far away to rule the colonies
colonists could not rule themselves
colonists wanted to pay more taxes
16
At the beginning of the Revolutionary War, theAmericans had the advantage of having
experienced troops
motivation for independence
highly paid soldiers
a strong navy
17
Jefferson argued in the Declaration that governments derive their power from
The People
Parliament
God
The Military
18
"These are the times that try men's souls.." Comes from
Thomas Jefferson Declaration of Independence
John Locke The Social Contract
Thomas Paine The American Crisis
Thomas Paine Common Sense
19
The purpose of the Olive Branch Petition was to persuade
volunteers to join the Continental Army
Parliament to repeal the Stamp Act
British troops to leave Boston
King George to intercede on behalf of the colonies
20
The ____________ issued the Declaration of Independence
The Stamp Act Congress
The Albany Congress
The First Continental Congress
The Second Continental Congress

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Questions 20

Answers

1
In the treaty of Paris, the Americans won their independence and
the right to strip Loyalists of their property
all the territory lying to the east of the Mississippi River
the return of all taxes collected by Britain before the war
future conflicts with Britain would be settled peacefully
2
The first armed conflict of the Revolutionary War took place at
Washington, D.C.
Bunker Hill
Lexington
Philadelphia
3
When Thomas Jefferson wrote, "All men are created equal" , he meant everyone should
make the same income
have the same education.
have the same abilities.
be entitled to the same rights.
4
As a result of the Revolutionary War, the British agreed to
seek new allies against the United States.
recognize the United States as a ind independent nation.
recognize the United States as a British colony.
allow Americans to have representatives in Parliament.
5
Why was the 1777 Battle of Saratoga a turning point in the Revolutionary War?
first American morale victory for the Continental Army
Convinced the British that the war was a waste of time
Forced Britain to recognize the colonies as an independent
Convinced the French commanders to aid the Americans.
6
What effect did the pamphlet Common Sense have on colonial leaders?
It caused them to reject Enlightenment ideas.
It inspired them to challenge British authority.
It explained to them the good sense of monarchy.
It persuaded them to modify British laws.
7
Congress feared that if New York fell it would hurt American morale, so they sent
George Washington
Marquis de Lafayette
Benedict Arnold
William Howe
8
Who said it? “I only regret that I have but one life to give to my country”
Nathan Hale
Thomas Paine
Thomas Jefferson
John Paul Jones
9
On the night of December 25, 1776, George Washington led men across the icy
Hudson River
St. Lawrence River
Delaware River
Lake Ontario
10
The Declaration of Independence said that the King had committed all of the following except
Interfering with negotiations for the Louisiana Purchase
Levying unfair taxes
Disbanding representatives legislatures
Illegally assuming judicial powers
11
Which of the following was NOT a problem at Valley Forge.
There was not enough food for the troops
Scare firewood
A lack of supplies because merchants raised their prices
The British were trying to capture the forge along the river
12
Why did geography play a significant role in the Revolutionary War?
American had experience fighting on the difficult terrain
All of the above
Britain was forced to fight a long war miles away from home.
No center that Britain could strike to end the war
13
_______ was an officer who turned against the Americans and joined the British Army.
Benedict Arnold
Thomas Paine
John Adams
Patrick Henry
14
The British withdrew from Boston in 1776 after
seeing cannons from nearby Dorchester Heights
clashing with colonial militia sat Lexington and Concord
losing more than 1,000 men at battle of Bunker Hill
hearing that the colonists had formed the Continental Army
15
Thomas Paine argued for independence because
Great Britain was ignoring the colonies
Great Britain was too far away to rule the colonies
colonists could not rule themselves
colonists wanted to pay more taxes
16
At the beginning of the Revolutionary War, theAmericans had the advantage of having
experienced troops
motivation for independence
highly paid soldiers
a strong navy
17
Jefferson argued in the Declaration that governments derive their power from
The People
Parliament
God
The Military
18
"These are the times that try men's souls.." Comes from
Thomas Jefferson Declaration of Independence
John Locke The Social Contract
Thomas Paine The American Crisis
Thomas Paine Common Sense
19
The purpose of the Olive Branch Petition was to persuade
volunteers to join the Continental Army
Parliament to repeal the Stamp Act
British troops to leave Boston
King George to intercede on behalf of the colonies
20
The ____________ issued the Declaration of Independence
The Stamp Act Congress
The Albany Congress
The First Continental Congress
The Second Continental Congress