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Review for declaration of independence and revolutionary war
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1
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
John Locke
Thomas Jefferson
George Washington
2
What happened at Valley Forge?
The Continental Army was trained by Native American forces
The Continental Army was defeated by the British
The Continental Army faced a devastating winter
3
How did the result of the French and Indian War affect the colonists?
Many colonists lost confidence in the British ability to protect them
Many colonists moved to Canada
Many colonists were grateful for England's support.
4
The main American strength at the start of the war was
A large powerful navy
A well-trained militia and army
An able and inspiring leader in George Washington
5
Which act placed taxes on common goods such as glass, paper, and tea?
The Townshend Acts
The Navigation Acts
The Intolerable Acts
6
Compared to the Continental Army (colonial army), the British troops were all of the following except
Better equipt
Better fed and led
the motivation (reason) to fight the war
7
How did the British react to the terrorist acts of the Sons of Liberty?
British asked the natives for help
British sent more troops to Boston
the British ignored the Sons of Liberty
8
Why did the British government begin to tax the colonies more after the French and Indian War?
The British wanted to colonists to pay for the cost of the war.
It was a way for the British to maintain control over the colonists.
Both answers are correct.
9
According to the Declaration of Independence, the government receives the right to rule from
King of England
the president
the people
10
What does the phrase "
taxation without representation
" refer to?
taxing native tribes
taxing only wealthy land owners
taxing colonist but not allowing a say in government
11
"
...the people have a right to abolish it..."
What rights do the people have?
freedom of speech
declare a government a success
change a government that does not protect their rights
12
Which of the following best describes the Albany Plan of Union?
Union of colonies that would raise an army, collect taxes, and make laws.
A military plan to defeat the French.
A strong democratic government system among the colonies.
13
Why did the Proclamation of 1763 anger many colonist?
increased war with the natives
limited their ability to move west
limited their ability to trade with Africa
14
What was the Quartering Act?
forced colonist to house and feed British soldiers
forced colonist to accept help from the natives
forced the French to flee westward
15
How did the colonist react to to the Boston Massacre?
Town meetings, written letters of anger and boycotts
Tar and feathered tax collectors
The Boston Tea Party and Intolerable Acts
16
Why was the Mayflower Compact so important?
based on the idea colonies don't need laws
it created a religious colony
it is the basis for democratic ideas in America
17
The Battle of Saratoga was a turning point in the war because it
Brought France into the war as a colonial ally
Freed New York from British control
Forced the British to leave Canada
18
The opening battle of the war, also known as “The Shot Heard Around the World”, took place at
Bunker Hill
Lexington & Concord
Ticonderoga
19
Why did the colonist win the war?
Better weapons
Help from the French
More money
20
"
All men are created equal...certain rights...life, liberty..."
is based on the writing of
Thomas Jefferson
John Locke
George Washington
21
Which of the following acts closed the Boston Harbor?
The Intolerable Acts
The Townshend Acts
The Quartering Act
22
The Stamp Act placed a tax on which of the following items?
both answers are correct
all legal and business papers
all print material, even playing cards
23
Which statement best describes the Declaration of Independence?
an outline of government
reasons for war and separation from England
rights of the king
24
Which statement best describes an aspect of the French and Indian War?
The British and the Indians worked together to push back French
The French worked with the Indians to defend the land in the west
The French and the British worked together to fight off Indian attacks
25
Who was chosen by the Second Continental Congress to lead the Continental Army?
Alexander Hamilton
Thomas Jefferson
George Washington
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Colonists boycotted many British goods as a result of the Townshend Acts. What did this lead to?
loss of Native American support
loss of popular support for the patriots
loss of colonial jobs and a slow down of trade
