Which most accurately describes the change in American public opinion from 1765-1776?

shift from wanting to stay British to wanting independence

Why was this victory at Trenton so important?

it boosted morale and convinced soldiers to re-enlist

The Battle of Saratoga was the turning point of the Revolution because:

it convinced the French to support the Americans

After Saratoga, why did the British shift the war to the south?

More British Loyalists in the south

How did the French & Indian War MOST affect American colonists?

new taxes were imposed by Britain to pay off its war debt

the British general sent to place Boston under Martial Law

The Daughters of Liberty contributed to the protests against British taxation by:

weaving their own cloth to replace British cloth

what were the advantages of the continental army?

they knew the land and had patriotism

The primary purpose of the Stamp Act was to

raise money to support the British economy

In 1775, the Second Continental Congress:

formed committees to handle relations with Native Americans, chose George Washington to command an army, authorized the printing of money and set up a post office, created the Continental Army

Thomas Jefferson incorporated John Locke's idea of the Social Contract in the Declaration b/c it:

justified the overthrow of gov't that denied natural rights

Why did Thomas Paine write - "There is something absurd in supposing a continent to be governed by an island." ?

this was meant to convince Americans to declare independence

What was “the shot heard ‘round the world?”

the first shot at the Battle of Lexington

Passed as a punishment for the Tea Party, the Intolerable Acts did all of the following EXCEPT

placed a high tax on colonial tea

The harsh winter at Valley Forge led to which dramatic change within the Continental Army?

The army emerged tougher and better prepared for battle

How did the Committees of Correspondence help to fight British rule?

They spread the information quickly.

In 1775, who were known as the MINUTEMEN?

Massachusetts militiamen who were ready to fight.

Which of the following BEST describes the artist intent in this political cartoon?

Increase support for the Patriots

The Proclamation of 1763 did which of the following?

forbid the colonists from settling the Ohio River Valley

What was the significance of the Battle of Yorktown?

it was an American victory that led to the end of the war

The Declaration of Independence contains a

statement of grievances or complaints against Britain

Which of these was not a result of the 1783 Treaty of Paris?

Land west of the Mississippi was given to France.

According to British Parliament, they were justified in taxing the American colonists b/c

all of these answers are correct

Most colonists felt that the British tax laws were unfair because

the colonists had no representation in British Parliament

What was the Declaratory Act?

Britain was allowed to pass any laws in the colonies.

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1
Which most accurately describes the change in American public opinion from 1765-1776?
shift from wanting to stay British to wanting independence
military support from France encouraged American patriots
loyalists were in the majority in both 1774 & 1776
most people favored independence from the beginning
2
Why was this victory at Trenton so important?
it forced Britain to recognize American independence
because it convinced the French to help
it boosted morale and convinced soldiers to re-enlist
it proved the Hessians were superior in naval conflicts
3
The following image represents what momentous event in the American Revolution?
Stamp Act Revolt
Enforcement of the Intolerable Acts
Boston Massacre
Boston Tea Party
4
The Colonial leaders sent this to King George in hopes of avoiding war...
Magna Carta
Declaration of Independence
Treaty of Paris
Olive Branch Petition
5
The Battle of Saratoga was the turning point of the Revolution because:
most Americans became convinced to fight for independence
the British agreed to open peace negotiations
it convinced the French to support the Americans
the last major British army surrendered to Washington
6
After Saratoga, why did the British shift the war to the south?
More British Loyalists in the south
Continentals relied on the south for supplies
More British outposts in the south
Wanted to isolate the middle states
7
France's support for the U.S. during the Revolution was primarily motivated by
a desire to weaken Britain
enthusiasm for the revolutionary principles
a desire to regain the Floridas
a desire to takeover the American colonies
8
How did the French & Indian War MOST affect American colonists?
new taxes were imposed by Britain to pay off its war debt
British troops were removed from the colonies
Colonial settlement was allowed west of the Appalachians
Colonial trade regulations were reduced
9
Which political idea of John Locke MOST influenced American independence?
Strong Leaders
Secession
Natural rights
Federalism
10
Who was Thomas Gage?
the British general sent to place Boston under Martial Law
a messenger who rode to warn colonists that the British were coming
prime minister of England
head of the Boston Sons of Liberty
11
The Daughters of Liberty contributed to the protests against British taxation by:
tarring and feathering British tax collectors
making a deal with French cloth makers
weaving their own cloth to replace British cloth
agreeing not to buy themselves new clothes
12
what were the advantages of the continental army?
rarely lacked food, weapons, uniforms, or gunpowder
ALL of these were advantages
they were well trained and well armed
they knew the land and had patriotism
13
The primary purpose of the Stamp Act was to
fund the colonial postal system
reduce consumption of foreign goods
reduce the authority of the colonial governments
raise money to support the British economy
14
In 1775, the Second Continental Congress:
formed committees to handle relations with Native Americans
chose George Washington to command an army
authorized the printing of money and set up a post office
created the Continental Army
15
He was one of the founders of the Sons of Liberty.
Roger Sherman
Abigail Adams
John Adams
Sam Adams
16
Thomas Jefferson incorporated John Locke's idea of the Social Contract in the Declaration b/c it:
justified the overthrow of gov't that denied natural rights
considered economic rights moreimportant than natural rights
supported the divine right of kings
called for a gradual change of government
17
Why did Thomas Paine write - "There is something absurd in supposing a continent to be governed by an island." ?
this was meant to persuade France to aid the Americans
This was meant to get Americans to make up with Britain
this was meant to convince Americans to declare independence
this provided a reason for adopting the U.S. Constitution
18
He trained the Continental Army at Valley Forge
Friedrich von Stueben
Benedict Arnold
Horatio Gates
George Washington
19
What was “the shot heard ‘round the world?”
the first shot fired at the Battle of Bunker Hill
the first organized meeting of the colonial militia
the first shot fired at the Boston Tea Party
the first shot at the Battle of Lexington
20
Founded in Boston, this was a secret colonial resistance group
Boston Tories
Sons of Liberty
Daughters of Liberty
Minutemen
21
Passed as a punishment for the Tea Party, the Intolerable Acts did all of the following EXCEPT
shut down Boston Harbor
placed a high tax on colonial tea
forced the colonists to house British soldiers
placed Boston under military rule
22
The harsh winter at Valley Forge led to which dramatic change within the Continental Army?
All of the army’s leaders died due to starvation and disease
The army emerged tougher and better prepared for battle
General George Washington resigned as commander-in-chief
New volunteers had been recruited to continue the fight
23
How did the Committees of Correspondence help to fight British rule?
They stole British goods.
They spread the information quickly.
They housed British soldiers.
They voted to declare independence.
24
Which of the following men was given credit as the Hero of Saratoga
General Horatio Gates
General Burgoyne
Friedrich von Steuben
Benedict Arnold
25
This French nobleman played a key role in securing French soldiers and in the Yorktown victory
General Horatio Gates
General Burgoyne
the Marquis de LaFayette
Friedrich von Steuben
26
One way colonists chose to express their discontent with British taxation was by
placing tariffs on British manufactured goods
going on strike
All of these
boycotting British goods
27
In 1775, who were known as the MINUTEMEN?
British soldiers who marched to Concord to seize weapons.
Patriots who wanted to declare independence immediately.
Massachusetts militiamen who were ready to fight.
Delegates of the colonies who made key decisions.
28
Which of the following BEST describes the artist intent in this political cartoon?
Support for the British
Increase support for the Patriots
Just showing the facts
British Forces Defend Themselves
29
The British army had many advantages including...?
a bigger population, hired mercenary soldiers and weapons
support of the Loyalists, support of the British Empire
a strong navy, a well-trained army and the wealth of Britain
all of the above
30
The Proclamation of 1763 did which of the following?
forbade all colonial trade with the French West Indies
prohibited colonists from producing iron
introduced a tax on tea
forbid the colonists from settling the Ohio River Valley
31
He proposed indirect taxes on goods such as - Tea, Glass, Paint, & Lead - the Act is named after him.
Sam Adams
Charles DeGaulle
Charles Townshend
George Grenville
32
What was the significance of the Battle of Yorktown?
the British gained complete control of the Atlantic seaboard
General Cornwallis defeated Washington once and for all
it was the last major battle of the French & Indian War
it was an American victory that led to the end of the war
33
The Declaration of Independence contains a
proposal for reuniting the colonies and England
request for a treaty between Spain and the colonies
statement of grievances or complaints against Britain
plan for organizing the western territories
34
He became "famous" as the first colonist killed in the Boston Massacre
Paul Revere
Crispus Attucks
John Locke
Johnny Tremaine
35
Which of these was not a result of the 1783 Treaty of Paris?
The war was officially over.
The colonies became the United States of America.
Land west of the Mississippi was given to France.
America’s borders were set.
36
Which of the following was NOT an advantage the British had during the War?
a larger, well-trained army
a larger, stronger navy
superior knowledge of the land
ALL of these are British Advantages
37
According to British Parliament, they were justified in taxing the American colonists b/c
all of these answers are correct
the colonists had caused a drain on the British economy
the colonists gained the greatest benefit from the F & I War
the colonists required costly military protection
38
Most colonists felt that the British tax laws were unfair because
the colonists were paying higher taxes than those in Britain
the French & Indian War was over
the colonists had no representation in British Parliament
The natives did not have to pay taxes
39
What was the Declaratory Act?
Britain was allowed to pass any laws in the colonies.
It declared the colonies independent.
It declared a new governor in the colonies.
It gave the colonies representation in Parliament.
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This set of taxes required colonists to pay a direct tax on a variety of paper and printed items
Townshend Acts
Quartering Act
Stamp Act
Intolerable Acts

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