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American Revolution: 8th grade
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1
The idea that the colonies had the right to break away from Britain was
Contract of the governed
Social Contract
Mayflower Compact
Rights of royal subjects
2
How did the Patriots battle at sea?
Had allies that fought for them
Hired mercenaries to fight for them
Lots of small one on one battles
One large battle
3
Thousands of slaves fought with the British in return for what?
Washington wouldn't pay them
British forces were better trained and equipped
British offered freedom to any slave
British pledged to put an end to the institution of slavery
4
Which of these was
NOT
a result of the Treaty of Paris in 1783
Land west of the 13 colonies was given to France
The war was officially over
Great Britain recognized the independence of the US
America's borders were set
5
Colonists who chose to side with the British were known as
Patriots
Redcoats
Whigs
Loyalists
6
In
Common Sense
Thomas Paine argued that laws should be made by
Kings and Queens
Male Landowners
Church Leaders
Citizens
7
The Declaration of Independence did not address the rights of Native Americans.
True
False
8
The Patriots faced difficulties fighting the war at sea because their
naval fleet was old and in disrepair
naval fleet was to small to fight large battles
sailors were brave but had difficulty following orders
sailors were malnourished and sick
9
A result of the Continental Congress was
drafting the Declaration of Independence
King George agreed to comply with the colonists demands
colonists agreed to comply with the British rules
the Declaration of Rights was drafted
10
The Battle of Trenton was different from previous battles because the Patriots
emerged victorious
went on the offensive
took prisoners
fought at night
11
How was fighting in the South different than in the North
The North was hand to hand, while the South was at sea
North the Patriots won, South the British won
North had more sea battles while the South was just brutal
North had tough fighters, while the South was brutal
12
The Battle of Trenton was different because the Patriots went on the offensive
False
True
13
the 1st Continental Congress was far from unified in their opinions and open to compromise
True
False
14
What did the Battle of Bunker Hill prove to the colonists?
That Britain can be beat
George Washington is a capable leader
Britain has better supplies and equipment
They are weak and need better training
15
who was the main author of the Declaration of Independence
John Adams
Benjamin Franklin
Thomas Jefferson
George Washington
16
The nickname for the British soldiers as they returned from Lexington and were easy targets.
Redcoat
Loyalists
17
What was the main issue debated during the 2nd Continental Congress?
whether foreign allies would be needed
how to convert more colonists to the Patriot cause
whether to seek a peaceful or violent solution
how to plan a surprise attack on Britain
18
Which battle was a turning point in the war for the Patriots by gaining European support?
Saratoga
Bunker Hill
19
Where did soldiers search for a secret stockpile of weapons that the Patriots were hiding
Boston
Bunker Hill
Lexington
Concord
20
When the Patriots stayed here they struggled because of the harsh winter and lack of supplies.
Valley Forge
Fort Schuyler
21
How did the relationship between American and Britain change after the war?
Britain recognized America's ability to colonize west
America's trade rights were recognized
All of them
Britain recognized America as independent
22
Who leads the Continental Army against the British?
George Washington
Paul Revere
23
The ideas in Common Sense were bold because most of the world was ruled by monarchs
True
False
24
Most Native american group sided with which side during the war?
British
American
25
As a result of the Treaty of Paris of 1783, land west of the 13 colonies was given to France.
False
True
26
People who were loyal to the crown
Loyalist
Patriot
27
Common Sense
was written by:
Thomas Paine
George Washington
28
Which battle is considered the first battle of the Revolutionary War?
Bunker Hill
Yorktown
Concord
Lexington
29
Which of these explanations does
NOT
account for why the British set their sights to the South
They could use brutal tactics because news travels slow
Slaves could be turned against the coloniests
Northern colonies were giving the British a hard time
The South was full of Loyalists
30
Delegates to the 2nd Continental Congress decided what
Create the Continental Army
Minting a new currency
Pay George Washington
Gather foreign allies
31
Thousands of African Americans fought with the British because they offered to end slavery
False
True
32
Thomas Paine's Common sense led colonists to
Challenge British authority
Understand the good sense of monarchy
Agree to bound by British laws
Reject Enlightenment ideas
33
the goals of the First Continental Congress was to
state the concerns of colonists to the king
establish a colonial government to rival the king
draft a declaration of independence form Britain
develop a plan for undermining the king
34
Main issue debated during the 2nd Continental Congress was whether foreign allies would help
True
False
35
The Battle of Yorktown
Was the last major battle of the American Revolution
Allowed the French to gain colonial territory
Showed the British that they could defeat the Patriots
Convinced colonists to comply with British rule
36
The winter at Valley Forge was a difficult time for the Continental Army because
had just lost several important battles
began to turn against the Revolution
refused to drill and train
lacked supplies and protection
37
What set backs did the Patriots face in the west?
The lands was unexplored and unknown to the Patriots
They had not won over many Native American allies
They had difficulty following orders
They had trouble persuading Indian leaders to remain neutral
38
The closing of the port of Boston led to the meeting of the what?
American Congress
First Continental Congress
39
Why was the idea of taxation without representation important to the war?
Britain only taxed the colonists to force them into war
Britain would have ended taxation if peace was kept
The king violated their rights by taxing w/o their consent
Colonists believed Britain should only tax certain items
40
Jefferson felt it was their right to break away because he didn't believe in social contract
True
False
41
The British searched for a major storehouse of colonial weapons rumored to be located where?
Saratoga
Concord
42
According to the Declaration, where does a person get these rights from?
"Parents"
"Creator"
"King George"
"Ms. Ream"
43
Why was the Battle of Saratoga a turning point for the Patriots
They realized they did not need foreign allies
They saved the army from losing enlisted men
They gained support from France and Spain
They got a Prussian to train the army
44
The Declaration of Independence included what?
Assure the colonists Britain seek a peaceful solution
Ensure the colonists have life, liberty, and property
Remind the colonists that they were entitled to rights
Convince colonists they were not ready to fight Britain