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American Revolution WebquestAmerican Revolution Webquest
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1
What was America’s form government until the ratification of the Constitution?
Bill of Rights
Articles of Confederation
Intolerable Acts
Thomas Paine's "Common Sense"
2
What was Patrick Henry a fierce opponent of?
Taxation without representation
Natural Rights
Freedom of Speech
Taxation with representation
3
What city was taken over by British after their victory during the Battle of Brandywine?
Philadelphia
Boston
New York
Trenton
4
In what city was George Washington sworn in as President?
Boston
New York City
Washington DC
Trenton
5
In what parts of the world was the Seven Year’s War fought?
North America, Europe, Africa, Asia and the Caribbean
North America, South America, Africa, Asia and the Caribbean
South America, Europe, Africa, Asia and the Hawaiian Islands
South America, Europe, Africa, Asia and the Caribbean
6
How many Hessians fought for Britain during the American Revolution?
300
30,000
300,000
3,000
7
What country helped America win the Battle of Yorktown?
England
France
America
Spain
8
What did the Treaty of Paris officially end?
The American Revolution
The American Revolt
The French and Dutch War
The British and Iroquois Confederacy
9
Where did the Battle of Monmouth take place?
East New Jersey
South New Jersey
Central New Jersey
North New Jersey
10
How long did George Washington’s men stay at Valley Forge?
One Year
Six Years
One Month
Six Months
11
What three cities led important protests against British taxation policies?
Philadelphia, Yorktown, and Boston
Philadelphia, New York, and Boston
Philadelphia, Valley Forge, and Boston
Philadelphia, Trenton, and Boston
12
Why was the Battle of King’s Mountain important?
It slowed and stopped the British takeover of South Carolina
It slowed and stopped the British takeover of North Carolina
It slowed and stopped the British takeover of Virginia
It slowed and stopped the British takeover of New York
13
How long would the British occupy New York City?
Until 1783
Until 1983
Until 1883
Until 1683
14
The French and Indian War led to what global conflict?
Seven Years War
Battle at Yorktown
Battle at Trenton
Boston Massacre
15
Why were Continental dollars worth so little? Because Congress ....
has power to tax & the British printed counterfeit money
has no power to tax & the British printed money
has no power to tax & British printed counterfeit money
16
What famous future American caused the French and Indian War?
James Madison
George Washington
Thomas Paine
Thomas Jefferson
17
What was the purpose of the Townshend Acts? To assert ...
Parliament’s right to raise revenue or taxes in the colonies
President's right to lower revenue or taxes in the colonies
Parliament’s right to lower revenue or taxes in the colonies
President's right to raise revenue or taxes in the colonies
18
Was the American attack on Quebec a success or failure?
No one knows for sure
Success
Failure
19
What country provided America with most of their weapons after 1777?France
Spain
France
America
England
20
Who were America’s key diplomats in the Articles of Peace?
Ben Franklin, John Adams, and John Locke
Ben Franklin, John Adams, and George Washington
Ben Franklin, John Adams, and Henry Laurens
Ben Franklin, John Adams, and James Madison
21
What acts or laws does Britain pass in response to the Boston Tea Party?
Ticonderoga Acts
Continental Congress
The Intolerable Acts
Dunmore Proclamation
22
Why did many Native Americans join the British in the American Revolution?
American colonists would illegally use Native American land.
British would illegally use Native American land.
French would illegally use Native American land.
23
Why did England pass the Stamp Act?
To raise revenue for the shrinking colonies
To raise revenue for the shrinking empire
To raise revenue for the expanding French empire
To raise revenue for the expanding colonies
24
What two ideas does Shay’s Rebellion cause in America?
Keeping the AOC and a weaker national government
Revising the AOC and a stronger national government
Keeping the AOC and a stronger national government
Revising the AOC and a weaker national government
25
What were the British looking for at Lexington and Concord?
Prisoners
Food
Clothing
Military supplies
26
What happened to the Iroquois people after the Battle of Newtown?
They moved the town to Florida
Everyone died.
Their towns and villages were destroyed
Their towns and villages were rebuilt and improved.
27
Battle of Bunker Hill took place near what major American city?
Washington DC
New York
Boston
Philadelphia
28
Who won the Battle of Guilford Courthouse?
The British
The Spanish
The French
The Americans
29
In what city and building was the Constitution created?
Boston, Independence Hall
Philadelphia State House
Boston State House
Philadelphia, Independence Hall
30
Who presided over the Constitutional Convention?
Thomas Paine
George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
John Locke
