The Boston Tea Party was a significant event in history because it showed

the colonists were willing to take risks to show their anger

What was the purpose of the Treaty of Paris?

this treaty ended the French and Indian War

Why is the Battle of Saratoga considered the turning point of the American Revolution?

convinced the French to form an alliance with the colonies

The Albany Plan of Union proposed that

the colonies join together to form a federal government.

Many American colonists did not like the Royal Proclamation Line of 1763 because it

Threatened to deprive them of western lands they desired

The British taxed the colonist because

they needed money after the French adn Indian War

The first skirmish of the French and Indian War occurred because

both French and the British wanted the Ohio River valley.

Which example describes the beliefs the colonists explained in the Declaration of Independence?

change happens if the gov't does not respect people’s rights

Many Americans believed taxation by Parliament was unjust because it

was done without representation of the colonists

Why did the colonists lose the Battle at Lexington against the British?

colonists were surprised to see the British at Lexington

Mercantilists believed that to become wealthy and powerful, a country had to

accumulate gold and silver from other countries.

Explain the significance of the image

created by Franklin to unify the colonies

The biggest impact of the Boston Massacre was

colonists spread the message the British were cruel tyrants

Which of the following was not a cause of the American Revolution?

The British were bullied by the colonists.

rights people are born with such as Life or liberty

What was the purpose of the Olive Branch Petition?

colonists tried to declare their rights but be loyal to King

studbud

HUSI American Revolution

36 termsStudBud Administration135 plays

A review of the American Revolution for a test

Flashcards36 cardsFPractice quizPHost liveL

Questions 36

Answers

1
What are the three regions of colonies?
Middle Lower, Upper
Southern, New England, Middle
Southern, Lower, Upper
Southern, Northern, Middle
2
A patriot
supports the king
supports neither
supports war
supports the colonists
3
Name a tax that was placed on the colonists
Coffee
Cereal
Sugar
Silverware
4
Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness” are referred to as...
divine rights
natural rights
mercantilism
salutary neglect
5
A loyalist
supports war
supports the colonists
supports neither
supports the king
6
Which was the final battle where the British surrendered?
Saratoga
Yorktown
Bunker Hill
Valley Forge
7
This is an image of
Boston Tea Party
French and Indian War
Battle of Saratoga
Boston Massacre
8
Which battle was the turning point of the revolution?
Concord
Yorktown
Saratoga
Bunker Hill
9
The Boston Tea Party was a significant event in history because it showed
the colonists do not like tea
the colonists were willing to take risks to show their anger
the colonists enjoy dressing up as Native Americans
there was not enough security in the Boston Harbor
10
Where did the greatest number of enslaved Africans end up after their ocean voyage?
Brazil
the Caribbean
Spanish colonies
North American colonies
11
What was the purpose of the Treaty of Paris?
this treaty ended the French and Indian War
this treaty ended the Boston Massacre
this treaty ended the Civil War
this treaty ended the French Revolution
12
The triangular trade route was between these 3 continents.
Africa, Asia, Australia
Australia, Asia, South America
North America, Europe, Africa
Africa, North America, South America
13
Why is the Battle of Saratoga considered the turning point of the American Revolution?
the British navy suffered an embarrassing defeat
convinced the French to form an alliance with the colonies
Washington was appointed the General of the Colonial Army
Native American tribes joined the war in support of British
14
The Albany Plan of Union proposed that
the colonies join with the British against the French.
the colonies join with the French against the British
the colonies stay out of the war and join no one.
the colonies join together to form a federal government.
15
Many American colonists did not like the Royal Proclamation Line of 1763 because it
placed duty taxes on items essential to the economy.
Threatened to deprive them of western lands they desired
Gave France the Mississippi Valley territory
Withdrew the presence of British troops in the colonies
16
The British taxed the colonist because
they did not want to tax England
they needed money after the Revolutionary War
they needed money after the French adn Indian War
they did not like the colonists
17
The first skirmish of the French and Indian War occurred because
both French and the British wanted the Ohio River valley.
both the French and the British claimed Louisiana.
French organized Native American attacks on frontier land.
the French ambushed a British detachment near Quebec City.
18
Which example describes the beliefs the colonists explained in the Declaration of Independence?
people have more rights i they money
Reps. don't have follow laws if they disagree with the gov't
change happens if the gov't does not respect people’s rights
all laws should be passed unanimously by all citizens
19
Which country decided to help America against the British?
England
Portugal
Mexico
France
20
Many Americans believed taxation by Parliament was unjust because it
ignored the philosophy of absolutism
violated he English Bill of Rights
was done without the King’s approval
was done without representation of the colonists
21
Why did the colonists lose the Battle at Lexington against the British?
British army had 70 men but colonists had gathered 400 men.
The British did not have enough ammunition to keep fighting
Colonists were warned the British were coming
colonists were surprised to see the British at Lexington
22
The British soldiers are known as the
Pinkjackets
Yellowjackets
Redcoats
Bluecoats
23
Name a southern colony
New Jersey
South Carolina
Pennsylvania
New Hampshire
24
Name a middle colony
Massachusetts
Georgia
Maryland
North Carolina
25
Mercantilists believed that to become wealthy and powerful, a country had to
find new overseas markets.
constantly increase production from within their country.
steadily raise prices and taxes.
accumulate gold and silver from other countries.
26
Name a tax that was placed on the colonists
Car
Stamp
Cloth
Furniture
27
The name of the colonists' army is
Mainland Army
Continental Army
Redcoats
Bluecoats
28
Explain the significance of the image
created by Jefferson for the Declaration of Independence
created by Paul Revere as a warning
created by Franklin to unify the colonies
created by the King as a threat to the colonists
29
The biggest impact of the Boston Massacre was
showed the King that the colonists would boycott goods
happened where the First Continental Congress was to meet
the colonists declared their independence directly after
colonists spread the message the British were cruel tyrants
30
Thomas Paine believed colonists should ____________ Britain.
fight with
break from
stay neutral to
unite with
31
Which of the following was not a cause of the American Revolution?
The United States declared independence.
The Boston Massacre.
The British were bullied by the colonists.
The colonists were over taxed.
32
This law said that the colonists could not move west
Royal Proclamation of 1763
Only East Act
No West Act 1763
Townshend Act
33
Name a New England colony
Delaware
Georgia
Virginia
Connecticut
34
The colonists burned this British ship
Battleship
Santa Maria
Mayflower
Gaspee
35
Natural rights are
rights people are born with such as Life or liberty
rights people earn such as working or driving
rights people buy such as groceries
rights people never have such as mansions
36
What was the purpose of the Olive Branch Petition?
King George tried to leave America and the colonies.
colonists tried to declare their rights but be loyal to King
colonists declare rights and cut ties with King George.
King tried to take away rights but keep their loyalty

HUSI American Revolution Flashcards | StudBud