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1
People have a right to alter or abolish a government that does not protect natural rights.
True
False
2
What did the Proclamation of 1763 do?
Put British Governors in power.
Cancelled Legislative Branches in the colonies.
Allowed for additional taxes
Prohibited colonists from going west of the Appalachians.
3
Who's ideas influenced of the Declaration of Independence?
John Locke
Ben Franklin
Marquis de Lafayette
James Madison
4
The following slogan is the motto of our country:_________
God Save the Queen
E. Pluribus Unum or Out of Many; One
God help us
Watch out for that tree
5
In response to the Stamp Act the ________, were formed in Boston, a secret protest group.
Sons of Liberty
Libertarian party
Sons of the Rebellion
Sons of Anarchy
6
The American victory at __ was a turning point because it persuaded the ___ to become our ally.
Lexington and Concord, Hessians
Bunker Hill, King George
Yorktown, French
Saratoga, French
7
The ________ were indispensable allies for the Americans.
French
Spanish
Hessians
Indians
8
The Declaration of Independence was enacted on ______, which is also known as Independence Day
June 1, 1776
April 19, 1775
July 19th, 1763
July 4, 1776
9
Where did the British surrender?
Trenton
Boston
Yorktown
Saratoga
10
Which battle was the turning point of the war?
Trenton
Richmond
Saratoga
Yorktown
11
The phrase "all men are created equal" is from the ___.
Declaration of Independence
Preamble to the Magna Carta
Bill of Rights
Mayflower Compact
12
The long term effect of the attempted seizure of the arsenal at Concord was
Ban on cruel and unusual punishment
the Declaration of Independence
the publication of Common Sense by Thomas Paine
the right to bear arms in the 2nd Amendment
13
The ___ were ____ hired by the British government to fight the British colonists in America.
Hessians, mercenaries
Redcoats, spies
Conquistadors, Spanish soldiers
Wampanoags, Indians
14
Which of the following is NOT an example of an advantage the Patriots had?
They had a powerful powerful navy
They were fighting on their own land
Help of their French allies
They were fighting for the right to govern themselves.
15
Which of the following was NOT a reason the British wanted to tax the colonies?
To help maintain the colonies
Remain a world power
Pay for the French and Indian War
Raise the pay of parliament members
16
The Marquis de ____was the ____military leader and became a great friend of George Washington.
Lafayette, French
Hebrides, Scottish
Wales, British
Condorcet, French
17
The long term effect of the Quartering Act was ___
the ban on housing soldiers in private buildings-3rd Amend.
Right to a free education- 35th Amendment
Freedom of Speech
First Amendment- Freedom of Press
18
Valley Forge became a symbol of American ____ in the face of adversity.
helplessness
patience
perseverance
tyranny
19
What event does this image reflect?
Boston Massacre
Boston Tea Party
Boston Siege
Boston Indian Revolt
20
The Writs of Assistance were issued by Britain and allowed the British officials to ________.
Tax sugar
Taxation without representation
Pass laws at any time about any subject.
Search ships and buildings of colonists at any time.
21
What was the first conflict of the Revolutionary War?
Battle of Richmond
Battle of Trenton
Battle of Bunker Hill
Battle of Lexington and Concord
22
The history of U.S has largely been a __ to live up to the ideals found in the Dec. of Ind.
pluribus
a plethora
a struggle
a walk in the park
23
This event occurred after colonists threw snowballs and rocks at a British guard.
Battle of Bunker Hill
Boston Tea Party
Battle of Lexington
Boston Massacre
24
The _________ were the Massachusetts militia.
Hessions
French Marines
Sons of Liberty
Minutemen
25
As part of the Intolerable Acts, the British blockaded __ to punish them economically.
Boston Harbor
New York Harbor
the Erie Canal
the Port of Baltimore
26
All of the following are unalienable rights found in the Declaration of Independence except:
Life
Liberty
Property
Pursuit of Happiness
27
He was the major author of the Declaration of Independence
Thomas Jefferson
Patrick Henry
Ben Franklin
John Adams
28
What was George Washington's role in the American Revolution?
Led the Boston Tea Party
First President of the US
Led the Continental (American) Army
Invaded France to stop their participation
29
British Gen. Gage placed Massachusetts under __ which meant that the military ruled the people.
Complete and total domination
Martial law
Britannia Rule
Cabinet Rule
30
The Parliament responded to the Tea Party by passing the ___ A.K.A. the Coercive Acts.
Sugar Act
Intolerable Acts
Unfair and Mean Acts
Committee of Correspondence
31
Who is this poem about?
John Adams
George Washington
Patrick Henry
Paul Revere
32
What influential document is this song about?
The Declaration of Independence
The Magna Carta
The Mayflower Compact
The Bill of Rights
33
The long term effect of the Writs of Assistance was the ______.
Fourth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution
Magna Carta
Rule of Law
The Rule Against Perpetuities
34
He championed the cause for independence and was from Quincy, Massachusetts.
George Washington
John Adams
Lord Cornwallis
Patrick Henry
35
Complete the Chart...
Ben Franklin
King George III
George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
36
Thomas Paine wrote a pamphlet named ____, which inspired patriots to join the rebellion.
Non Sense
The Articles of Confederation
Common Sense
The Declaration of Independence
37
The British forced Bostonians to keep British soldiers in their homes under the __.
Right to Bear Arms
Freedom of Speech
Quartering Act
Cruel and Unusual Act
38
The "shot heard around the world" is called that because:
the King of England was deaf.
the Redcoats were evil.
it inspired revolutions all over the world
it was really loud
39
The phrase "unalienable rights" means ____
the rights of people with money
natural rights that all people are born with
aliens are righteous people
aliens have certain rights
40
Patrick Henry a famous Virginian, said the following,"____"
"Don't tase me , Bro."
"Thomas Jefferson is the man!"
"The king really %#@*"
"Give me liberty, or give me death"
41
Why were the colonists resentful toward Britian?
They restricted education and religion in the colonies
Taxing, Writs of Assistance, Quartering Act, etc.
The British prohibited Slave Trade and phased out slavery
The loss of the French and Indian War
42
In 1765 Parliament passed the ____which required a tax on printed items and paper goods.
Tea Act
Intolerable Acts
Sugar Act.
Stamp Act