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1
Which of the following reflects the proper order of the Declaration of Independence?
Preamble, Complaints, Natural Rights, Declaration
Declaration, Preamble, Natural Rights, Complaints
Preamble, Natural Rights, Complaints, Declaration
Natural Rights, Purpose of Government, Preamble, Declaration
2
Who led most of British soldiers in the South?
Cornwallis
Clinton
Arnold
Howe
3
Who was NOT a British commander?
Arnold
Howe
Cornwallis
Knox
4
What was an advantage of the Patriots for the war?
passion for the fight
all of these were advantages
Homefield
didn't have to win, just not lose
5
The Battle of Long Island was a tough Patriot loss:
about 7 weeks after the Declaration of Independence
about 6 months after the Declaration of Independence
about 1 month before the Declaration of Independence
the same week as the Declaration of Independence
6
The Articles of Confederation created a strong central government that determined the taxes paid by citizens.
False
True
7
According to John Locke and Thomas Jefferson, a legitimate government is one that:
provides for basic needs
is consented to by the people
protects the poor and vulnerable
is created by the people to distribute property
8
How much was the tuition at Harvard in 1938?
$4,200
$420
$320
$3,200
9
Which one of the following was true about the Battle of Monmouth?
all of the above
Molly Pitcher became famous for helping on the battlefield
It was a Patriot victory in NY
It was also known as the Battle of Short Hills
10
The persuasive pamphlet urging independence was written by:
Ben Franklin
Dr. Benjamin Rush
Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Paine
11
Who said "I have not yet begun to fight."
Thaddeus Kosciusko
John Paul Jones
Nathan Hale
Deborah Sampson
12
Soldiers who serve another country for money are called:
tories
renegades
mercenaries
loyalists
13
The Preamble to the Declaration of Independence begins with:
"We the people..."
"When in the course of human events..."
"Call me Ishmael..."
"A few miles south of Soledad...."
14
Which one of the following Pixar movies generated the most money at the box office?
Finding Dory
The Incredibles 2
Toy Story 3
Inside Out
15
Who essentially said, "my only regret is that I only have but one life to give my country?"
Thomas Paine
John Paul Jones
Benedict Arnold
Nathan Hale
16
In what city can you find the world's largest Wawa store?
New York
Boston
Philadelphia
Charleston
17
Which battle convinced France to recognize the United States and provide assistance?
Yorktown
Bunker Hill
Trenton
Saratoga
18
Which one of the following women was a slave?
Deborah Sampson
Molly Pitcher
Phyllis Wheatley
Mercy Otis Warren
19
The U.S. invasion of Canada was successful.
False
True
20
Which of the following was not part of the Treaty of Paris of 1783?
Britain acknowledges that colonists rights were violated
U.S. agrees to try to return property taken from loyalists
America's western border is the Mississippi River
the war is officially ended
21
What did Benedict Arnold plan to turn over to the British?
West Point
Philadelphia
Trenton
Morristown
22
The Battle of Trenton happened on December 26, 1776
False
True
23
Where was the first McDonald's drive thru?
California
New York
Arizona
Florida
24
The Battle of Long Island was an important Patriot victory.
True
False
25
Haym Salomon is credited with helping the Continental Army obtain:
alliances with foreign countries
loans
cannons
British war plans
26
Which of the following is NOT true about the Continental Congress?
it formed a Declaration committee
it included delegates from all 13 colonies
it voted on a resolution for independence introduced by Jefferson
it met in Philadelphia
27
He drilled the Continental Army into a more disciplined, organized army.
John Paul Jones
Friedrich von Steuben
Casimir Pulaski
Marquis de Lafayette
28
The Battle of Yorktown resulted in the surrender of:
Howe
Burgoyne
Clinton
Cornwallis
29
The Resolution for Independence was introduced at the Continental Congress by:
Richard Henry Lee
John Adams
Thomas Jefferson
Ben Franklin
30
As a result of the Treaty of Paris of 1783, France regained part of Eastern Canada.
True
False