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4-A Causes of the Revolution/ American Revolution Begins
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Quiz for Review Game in Chapter 4-A
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1
What is the literal meaning of, E Pluribus Unum?
Many become something
Out of money, some
Out of many, one
One of one, many
2
What was the main action of the Second Continental Congress?
Rhode Island's militia becomes the new nation's military
The Congress sent a request for peace to the King
Massachusett's milita becomes the new nation's military
The nickname, "Redcoats" is officially adopted to describe the British
3
What is the significance of the Siege of Boston?
The British were surrounded: cannons locked and loaded at Boston
The British refused to surrender
The British received 1,000 reinforcements to retreat safely to Boston
The Colonists refused to surrender
4
What was the name given to individuals who were supposed to be ready for war with the British in a moment's notice?
Minutemen
Loyalists
Separatists
Second-men
5
The main author of the Declaration on Independence was Benjamin Franklin
True
False
6
Which of the following is NOT a main unalienable right listed in the Declaration of Independence?
Justice
Life
Pursuit of Happiness
Liberty
7
Paul Revere and Samuel Adams rushed from Boston in April 1775 to warn the Patriots that the British were coming!
True
False
8
The Redcoats wore red coats so that you could not see their blood in battle
True
False
9
What is another word for a Preamble?
Declaration of Natural Rights
List of Grievances
Conclusion
Introduction
10
Which event led to the meeting of the First Continental Congress?
The Olive Branch Petition
The Coercive Acts
The publication of Common Sense
The closing of Rhode Island's port
11
The Join or Die Flag was the strongest propaganda used during the American Revolution
False
True
12
Who said, "Give me Liberty, or give me death!" ?
Captain John Parker
Patrick Henry
Samuel Adams
Benjamin Franklin
13
What does "Consent of the Governed" mean in the Declaration of Independence?
People give their protection to the government to get its power by voting
People give up their power to the government through war
People give up their protection by voting for leaders
People give up their power to the government by voting for leaders
14
What does the phrase, "Unalienable rights" mean in the United States Declaration of Independence?
All rights are given by God and cannot be taken away by government
All rights are given by God and can be taken away by the government
Rights in society might be given by God and should be kept occasionally
Rights are not given by God
15
At Bunker Hill, the Patriot troops were ordered "Do not fire until you see the whites of their eyes."
False
True
16
Which event occurred in Boston on December 16, 1773 when the Sons of Liberty dumped one major product into the harbor?
Coercive Acts
Boston Tea Party
Boston Massacre
Intolerable Acts
17
Where did the British allege weapons were being stored by the Patriots in April 1775?
Philadelphia
Concord
Boston
Lexington
18
How were Common Sense and the Enlightenment similar?
They were not similar
Each persuaded the colonists to modify British laws
Each required the colonists to convert to Christianity
Both encouraged people to question those in authority
19
Which colony had its harbor closed and its colonial charter revoked due to the Boston Tea Party?
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Maryland
Pennsylvania
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What is the actual meaning of E Pluribus Unum?
Out of many colonies, one group of countries
Out of many colonies, one voice
Out of many colonies, one future
Out of many colonies, one nation
