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1
She dressed up as a man & fought in the war until she was severely wounded
Martha Washington
Abigail Adams
Molly Pitcher
Deborah Sampson
2
Which Patriot warned of the British attack in Lexington?
John Adams
George Washington
Paul Revere
John Hancock
3
Which statement best summarizes the role of women during the Revolutionary War?
worked as blacksmiths making weapons .
ran the farms or served ascooks or nurses for the soldiers
hosted tea parties for King George III and his men.
made laws and voted on taxes with theContinental Congress.
4
The British were trying to capture the 2 patriot leaders and their weapons
Yorktown
Cowpens
Lexington & Concord
Bunker Hill
5
An advantage that the British had over the patriots
They believed “Give me liberty, or give me death!”
They were fighting on their own land
They used guerilla war tactics from the Natives
Factories produced guns, ammo, and uniforms.
6
This battle showed the Patriot's cooperation as they tricked the British
Charleston
Saratoga
Cowpens
Lexington
7
Why was signing the Declaration of Independence a dangerous act?
Britain viewed those who signed as traitors.
It was an agreement with King George III.
There was a chance not many people would sign.
Those who signed belonged to no country.
8
Which of these best explains the
“inalienable rights”
that are described in the D.O.I.?
freedom, life, luxury of money
friendship, joy, pursuit of liberty
joy, caring for family, life
life, liberty, pursuit of happiness
9
Why did the French take the side of the colonists during the American Revolution?
They were becoming allies with Great Britain.
They were rivals since the French & Indian War
They wanted to find the Northwest Passage.
They wanted to gain more land in North America.
10
What resulted from the American victory at Yorktown?
The British army surrendered.
The British strengthened their troops.
The British continued to move north.
The Americans were prepared to win another battle.
11
What does the Declaration of Independence say about Britain?
The king abused his power.
Parliament has no vote.
The king has no authority.
Parliament is in control
12
An example of African American service
Paul Revere’s ride of warning to the Patriots
Peter Salem’s heroism in the Battle of Bunker Hill
Samuel Adams organization of the Boston Tea Party
The Declaration of Independence
13
What impact did Thomas Paine made on the American Revolution?
led Patriots through battles
trained American militia men
persuaded colonists to fight for freedom from England
American ambassador to France to securefinancial support
14
She ran the family farm while her husband served & wrote letters for women’s rights
Molly Pitcher
Abigail Adams
Deborah Sampson
Martha Washington
15
She carried water to the soldiers & took over in the fight when her husband passed out.
Deborah Sampson
Abigail Adams
Martha Washington
Mary Ludwig Hayes
16
Who was the
main writer
of the Declaration of Independence?
Marquis de Lafayette
George Washington
John Hancock
Thomas Jefferson
17
The Patriots won the war at the last battle of ______________.
Yorktown
Lexington
Cowpens
Saratoga
18
What helped Washington defeat the British at Yorktown?
hiding his troops in homes
claiming land in the colonies
capturing British cannons
the arrival of the French navy
19
The French set up a blockade and prevented Brittish supplies from arriving.
Lexington & Concord
Yorktown
Cowpens
Bunker Hill
20
Tthe Patriots ran out of gunpowder, but proved that they could fight against the British.
Bunker Hill
Charleston
Cowpens
Lexington & Concord
21
What role did African-American Patriots play in the war?
As slaves, they were not allowed to fight.
They did not defend forts.
They fought in almost every battle of the war.
They struggled to end slavery.
22
The Second Continental Congress chose____________ to lead the Continental Army.
George Washington
Paul Revere
Benjamin Frankline
John Adams
23
This battle was the turning point because France helped the Patriots after _____________.
Yorktown
Saratoga
Bunker Hill
Cowpens
24
The British and the Americans signed the________________ to end the war.
Proclamation of 1763
Treaty of Paris
Constitution
Declaration of Independence
25
Who created the Join or Die cartoon, helped write the D.O.I. & signed the Treaty of Paris?
Benjamin Franklin
John Adams
Paul Revere
Thomas Jefferson
26
The British were successful the second time around because they blockaded the harbor.
Saratoga
Yorktown
Cowpens
Charleston
27
Who was helped write the Declaration of Independence and signed the Treaty of Paris?
Marquis de Lafayette
John Adams
George Washington
Paul Revere
28
The British were unsuccessful at cutting off the New England colonies at the Hudson River
Bunker Hill
Lexington
Charleston
Saratoga
29
Which battle began with “the shot heard around the world”?
Charleston
Saratoga
Lexington & Concord
Bunker Hill
30
When was the Declaration of Independence signed?
June 4, 1777
July 4, 1777
July 4, 1776
June 4, 1776
31
Which of the following is the
main argument
in the Declaration of Independence?
All people are equal and should have the same rights.
People have the right to choose their leader.
People can lose their rights if they don’t fight
People have the right to choose independence
