Which of the following was a result of the Treaty of Paris, 1783?

America gained its independence from Britain

The harsh winter at Valley Forge led to which dramatic change within the Continental Army?

The army emerged stronger and better prepared for battle

The French and Indian War and the Treaty of Paris 1763 ...

laid the groundwork for the American Revolution.

The main reason Great Britain established the Proclamation Line of 1763 was to ...

avoid having troops there to police issues with Native Americans & Colonist

The ideas expressed by Thomas Jefferson in the excerpt were most similar to those of which Enlightenment thinker?

John Locke in Theory of Natural Rights

Why did the British attempt to raise taxes in the colonies during the Colonial Era?

They needed to pay for the French and Indian War

Which of the following statements best describes the role African-Americans played in the American Revolution?

The British army enlisted runaway slaves and offered freedom for their help

The primary purpose of the Declaration of Independence was to...

justify to the world the revolt of the American colonies against Great Brit

What was one result of the British-French imperial competition as seen in the French and Indian War?

France surrendered its claim to all the lands east of the Mississippi River

What was the significance of the Battle of Yorktown in the American Revolution?

It was where the British were trapped on a peninsula and it's final battle

How did George Washington use geography to win the Battle of Trenton?

Washington's troops crossed Delaware River to sneak attack a Stronger army

Which heading best completes the partial outline?

Colonist Attempts to End the British rule in the Colonies

The role of Baron von Steuben during the American Revolution would be best described as...

training the Continental army at Valley Forge

During the American Revolution, most Native Americas fought...

for neither side; most tried to remain neutral

Which heading best completes the outline?

French Assistance during the American Revolution

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1
Which of the following was a result of the Treaty of Paris, 1783?
America gained its independence from Britain
America gained access to South America and the Panama Canal
America was able to buy the Louisiana Purchase from Napoleon and France
America was able to gain the land needed to start the construction of the T
2
The harsh winter at Valley Forge led to which dramatic change within the Continental Army?
All of the army's leaders died due to starvation and disease
General George Washington resigned/quit as commander-in-chief
New volunteers had to be recruited to continue the war
The army emerged stronger and better prepared for battle
3
The French and Indian War and the Treaty of Paris 1763 ...
inspired slaves to lead a brutal rebellion against plantation owners.
laid the groundwork for the American Revolution.
promoted conflict between wealthy elites and poor farmers.
encouraged the development of political parties.
4
Which geographic feature was used to establish the Proclamation Line of 1763?
Mississippi River
Appalachian Mountains
Great Lakes
Rocky Mountains
5
The main reason Great Britain established the Proclamation Line of 1763 was to ...
Prevent American industrial development in the Ohio River valley
Allow Canada to control the Great Lakes region
To make a profit selling the land west of the Appalachian Mountains
avoid having troops there to police issues with Native Americans & Colonist
6
The ideas expressed by Thomas Jefferson in the excerpt were most similar to those of which Enlightenment thinker?
John Locke in Theory of Natural Rights
Karl Marx in The Communist Manifesto
Ralph Waldo Emerson in Nature
Thomas Paine in Common Sense
7
Why did the British attempt to raise taxes in the colonies during the Colonial Era?
They needed to pay for the French and Indian War
Money was needed to finance colonial social programs
Money was needed to pay for Native American territory
They needed to fight the threat from Napoleon.
8
Which of the following statements best describes the role African-Americans played in the American Revolution?
African-Americans did not play an important role in the American Revolution
After the war, Britain returned most of the slaves who fled to Canada
All African-Americans supported the patriot cause of freedom from Britain
The British army enlisted runaway slaves and offered freedom for their help
9
Which of the following confirmed American independence and set the boundaries of the new nation?
The Olive Branch Petition
The Treaty of Paris 1783
The New Jersey Plan
The British surrender at Yorktown
10
What was one result of the British-French imperial competition as seen in the French and Indian War?
Battle of Trenton
Battle of Yorktown
Battle of Gettysburg
Battle of Saratoga
11
The primary purpose of the Declaration of Independence was to...
justify to the world the revolt of the American colonies against Great Brit
guarantee equal rights for all Americans
provide a clear plan for a meaningful and effective political system
establish the basic laws of the United States
12
What was one result of the British-French imperial competition as seen in the French and Indian War?
France surrendered its claim to all the lands east of the Mississippi River
Spain surrendered its claim to all lands east of the Mississippi River
Britain surrendered its claim to Canada
Natives surrendered their claims to all land east of the Mississippi River
13
What was the significance of the Battle of Yorktown in the American Revolution?
In victory, the British overwhelmed the southern half of the Colonial Army
It was the first time George Washington was victorious in battle.
It was the "shot heard 'around the world" that started the Revolution
It was where the British were trapped on a peninsula and it's final battle
14
How did George Washington use geography to win the Battle of Trenton?
Washington's troops crossed Delaware River to sneak attack a Stronger army
Washington's troops, an army twice as large, over-powered the British
Washington's troops used their high ground to win against a stronger army
Washington's troops trapped the British soldiers on a peninsula.
15
Which heading best completes the partial outline?
Colonist Attempts to End the British rule in the Colonies
Protests Against Slavery in the American Colonies
British Parliamentary Action to Punish Colonial Americans
Colonial Responses to British Mercantile Policies
16
Which geographic feature led to the British surrender at the Battle of Yorktown?
Mountain range
Peninsula
Swamp
Canal
17
The role of Baron von Steuben during the American Revolution would be best described as...
leading French forces at Yorktown
leading the Hessian troops at the Battle of Trenton
training the Continental army at Valley Forge
leading the colonial militias at Saratoga
18
During the American Revolution, most Native Americas fought...
for neither side; most tried to remain neutral
for the British because they promised to return land to Native Americans
for the French because they promised to return land to Native Americans?
for the Spanish because they promised to return land to Native Americans
19
In the Revolutionary War, John Adams and Benjamin Franklin were looked to gain military and financial assistance from?
Britain
France
Canada
Spain
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Which heading best completes the outline?
Colonist Attempts to End French Rule in the Colonies
British Parliamentary Actions to Punish Colonial Americans
French Assistance during the American Revolution
Colonial Responses to British Mercantile Policies

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