Frances Marion led Patriots who

used guerrilla warfare against the British

France's "Declaration of Rights of Man and Citizen" was modeled in part on

America's Declaration of Independence

What law concerning slavery was passed in Pennsylvania in 1780?

slaveholders could not buy additional slaves

What did Steuben, Kosciusko, and Lafayette have in common?

they all came from Europe to help the Americans' cause

What was Nathan Hale doing when he captured the British?

collecting info about British battle plans

The Declaration of Independence is divided into preamble and 3 sections. The first section

states some general ideas about society and government

What event in Europe was influenced by the American Revolution?

the people of France overthrew their king and queen

What is the main purpose of the Declaration?

the declare the separation of the U.S. from Britain

What happened to the Loyalists' property after the Revolutionary War?

in most cases, it was not returned to them

The Declarations "list of grievances" included

colonist being taxed without their consent

Why was the Battle of Saratoga important?

It lifted Patriots spirits and America could win

How did Deborah Sampson help the Patriot cause?

She joined the army disguised as a man

How did fighting between France and Britain in Europe and the Caribbean help America?

left fewer British troops to fight in North America

Which of the following marked the official end of the American Revolution?

Congressional Approval of the Treaty of Paris

How did the Americans react to the situation at Valley Forge?

they collected and sent food and supplies

Who were the Havanas Ladies?

rich Cuban women who donated $7 million to Continental Army

John Adams complained that the Loyalists used the prospect of independence to

to frighten colonists into giving up

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1
Frances Marion led Patriots who
defected to the British side
laid siege to British military camps
burned down Loyalsit cities
used guerrilla warfare against the British
2
The American Revolution soon inspired revolutionary movements in
France and Latin America
Canada
Africa
Poland and Russia
3
Which country was the first to sign a treaty of alliance with the U.S.?
Spain
Poland
the Netherlands
France
4
The Virginia resolution, saying colonies free and independent was introduced to Congress by
Richard Henry Lee
Ben Franklin
John Adams
Thomas Jefferson
5
Which state's militia refused to allow African American soldiers to serve?
Rhode Island
Pennsylvania
New York
Georgia
6
Whose name has come to mean "traitor?"
Charles Cornwallis
Francis Marion
Benedict Arnold
Nathanael Greene
7
He wrote a pro-independence pamphlet titled Common Sense.
Francis Marion
Thomas Paine
Bernardo de Galvez
Charles Cornwallis
8
France's "Declaration of Rights of Man and Citizen" was modeled in part on
the Treaty of Paris
the Magna Carta
the Puritans' Mayflower Compact
America's Declaration of Independence
9
What law concerning slavery was passed in Pennsylvania in 1780?
slaveholders could not buy additional slaves
slave revolts were to be legal
slaves were to be freed if they enlisted in Continental Army
slaveholders had to free their slaves
10
Which battle in the Middle States was a major turning point in the Revolution?
the Battle of Saratoga
the Battle of Yorktown
the Battle of Long Island
the Battle of Princeton
11
What did Steuben, Kosciusko, and Lafayette have in common?
they all came from Europe to help the Americans' cause
they had all fought General Burgoyne at one time
they were all from countries that were enemies of France
each came from a country led by a tynnical ruler
12
Which concept made the greatest contribution to the American victory at Yorktown?
the discovery that Benedict Arnold was a traitor
guerrilla attacks led by Francis Marion
General Green's leadership
the aid of the French fleet
13
What was Nathan Hale doing when he captured the British?
leading American forces at Staten Island
leading an anti-British protest in Boston
collecting info about British battle plans
attempting to organize an American navy
14
A civilian ship that has its government's permission to raid enemy ships
privateer
traitor
alliance
civilian
15
The Declaration of Independence is divided into preamble and 3 sections. The first section
declares that colonies are "free and independent states"
states some general ideas about society and government
details lists of specific complaints against King George 3
King George 3 must be considered "unfit"
16
led guerrilla attacks against the British in the South
Thomas Paine
Galvez
Francis Marion
Charles Cornwallis
17
What event in Europe was influenced by the American Revolution?
the people of France overthrew their king and queen
Spain decided to free its Latin American colonies
Revolutionary leaders came to power in Great Britain
Parliament tightened restriction of British colonies
18
What is the main purpose of the Declaration?
set for the structure of the U.S. government
to declare the right of the individual
to list complaints against King George 3
the declare the separation of the U.S. from Britain
19
When did free African AMericans begin fighting for the Patriot cause?
from the beginning of the war
at the Battle of Bunker Hill
at the Battlle of Saratoga
they did not participate in the American Revolution
20
What happened to the Loyalists' property after the Revolutionary War?
It was returned to them
it was taken over by the British
it was sold with the proceeds given to them.
in most cases, it was not returned to them
21
The Declarations "list of grievances" included
colonist being executed without trial
colonist being forced to hold jury trials
colonists being forced to observe the Magna Carta
colonist being taxed without their consent
22
How long did the American Revolution last?
almost 5 years
just over nine years
11 years
almost 8 years
23
Why was the Battle of Saratoga important?
It lifted Patriots spirits and America could win
it proved that colonist were not match for British troops
It inspired Native Americans to support Patriots
It convinced France to maintain neutrality
24
How did Deborah Sampson help the Patriot cause?
she collected money to build a solders' hospital
women could do farm work while husband at war
She joined the army disguised as a man
she took over her husband's printing company
25
During the American Revolution, most Native American groups
sided with the British
switched loyalties at least once
remained neutral
sided with the AMericans
26
Which of the following is not a reason why the Americans won the Revolution?
Geography
advanced technology
skilled leadership
help from abroad
27
How did fighting between France and Britain in Europe and the Caribbean help America?
it freed Spain to ally with Britain
Caribbean nations were free to aid the U.S.
left fewer British troops to fight in North America
Protected trade between Spain and Britain
28
Which of the following marked the official end of the American Revolution?
the 1782 peace talks in Paris
the Battle of Cowpens
Congressional Approval of the Treaty of Paris
the Battle of Yorktown
29
The words "all men are created equal" originally benefited primarily
white, male property owners
white males and white females
white males and freed African Americans
southern white males
30
How did the Americans react to the situation at Valley Forge?
they sent letters of encouragement to Friedrich Von Steuben
they encouraged Martha Washington to beg her husband home
they resigned themselves to British rule
they collected and sent food and supplies
31
Who were the Havanas Ladies?
women from Cuba who volunteered to build soldiers' hospital
rich Cuban women who donated $7 million to Continental Army
Cuban women who became American citizens
wealthly female Cubans who owned American land
32
Which of the following was not a significant factor in American Victory?
Geography
help from France and Spain
German and British support
skilled leadership
33
"I have not yet begun to fight."
Charles Cornwallis
George Rogers Clark
John Paul Jones
Nathanael Greene
34
Who composed the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Paine
Benjamin Franklin
Thomas Jefferson
John Adams
35
Who led the battle in capture of Serapis?
John Paul Jones
George Washington
Bernardo de Galvez
George Rogers Clark
36
John Adams complained that the Loyalists used the prospect of independence to
to support the idea of divine right
to frighten colonists into giving up
to discourage Britain's royal brute
encourage people to join militias

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