Which of the following descriptors fits the definition of a Patriot?

Wanted independence from Great Britain

Francis Marion led the Patriots to...

use guerrilla warfare against the British

What was not an outcome of the Battle of Lexington and Concord?

appeased Patriot concerns about the King’s intentions in the colonies

Which statement is NOT true about Thomas Paine’s Common Sense?

It served as a solid defense of the king’s actions

The first main section of the Declaration of Independence...

describes how a just government should be formed

What rights do people have when their government is destructive, according the the Declaration? (two correct answers)

make changes to their government, start a new government

Which of these is a grievance in the Declaration?

taxation without representation

Why was the Battle of Saratoga important?

It lifted Patriot tmorale and secured French support

Which of the following are considered "unalienable" rights?

life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness

What is the main purpose of the Declaration of Independence?

declare the separation of the US from Britain

Who was defeated by Washington at Trenton?

German mercenaries who were fighting with the British

Which of the following marked the OFFICIAL end of the Revolutionary War?

congressional approval of the Treaty of Paris

What did Friedrich von Steuben and the Marquis de Lafayette have in common?

they came from Europe to help the American cause

Which of these is a grievance written by Jefferson?

colonists had to obey the Quartering Act

Why did the Americans view the Battle of Bunker Hill as a confidence booster?

colonists injured or killed many British soldiers.

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Quiz! Unit 3 - American Revolution

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1
Which of the following descriptors fits the definition of a Patriot?
More likely to be wealthy landowners
Wanted independence from Great Britain
Wanted to remain loyal to the king
Were experienced soldiers
2
Friedrich von Stueben contributed to the outcome of the Revolutionary War in what way?
writing propaganda for the army
training the Continental Army
leading a battle on the frontier
taking part in a conspiracy against the Patriots
3
Who composed the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Paine
John Adams
Thomas Jefferson
Benjamin Franklin
4
Francis Marion led the Patriots to...
burn down Loyalist cities
lay siege to British military camps
defect to the British
use guerrilla warfare against the British
5
Who fired the first shot of the Revolutionary War at the Battle of Lexington?
Samuel Adams
A British soldier
An American militiaman
no one knows for sure
6
What was not an outcome of the Battle of Lexington and Concord?
Military force against the colonists angered colonial leaders
It strengthened Patriot resolve to resist the British
showed that the minutemen could hold their own against the British
appeased Patriot concerns about the King’s intentions in the colonies
7
Which territory was returned to Spain in 1783?
Florida
Canada
Mississippi River
Atlantic Ocean
8
Which of the following characteristics does NOT describe Loyalist arguments supporting the king?
Fighting against the king might prove destructive
Colonists had no rights
the colonies had prospered under British rule
Affiliation with Britain offered protection for the colonies
9
Which made the greatest contribution to the American victory at Yorktown?
Francis Marion's guerilla attacks
discovery of Benedict Arnold's treachery
aid of the French fleet
General Greene's leadership
10
Which statement is NOT true about Thomas Paine’s Common Sense?
It served as a solid defense of the king’s actions
It used high emotion and loaded language to build support for the Patriots
It provided a clear rationale for declaring independence
It built a logical defense for the Declaration of Independence
11
The first main section of the Declaration of Independence...
describes how a just government should be formed
lists complaint against the King
declares that colonies are free and independent
declares the king unit
12
Which country was the first to ally with America?
France
Spain
Canada
Netherlands
13
What rights do people have when their government is destructive, according the the Declaration? (two correct answers)
form a militia
make changes to their government
start a new government
petition their government
14
Which of these is a grievance in the Declaration?
observing the Magna Carta
execution without trial
taxation without representation
forced to participate in jury trials
15
Why was the Battle of Saratoga important?
It lifted Patriot tmorale and secured French support
It convinced France to maintain neutrality
It proved the colonists could not defeat the British
It inspired Native Americans to support the Patriots
16
Whose name has come to mean "traitor"?
Charles Cornwallis
Nathanael Greene
Benedict Arnold
Francis Marion
17
How did the Americans react to the conditions at Valley Forge?
they sent letters of encouragement to Friedrich von Stueben
they begged Washington to come home
they surrendered to the British
they sent food and supplies
18
Who did "all men are created equal" refer to?
southern white males
white men and free African Americans
white men and white women
white, male property owners
19
Which of the following are considered "unalienable" rights?
life, liberty, and property
life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness
life, liberty, and freedom
life, freedom, and energy
20
What is the main purpose of the Declaration of Independence?
describe the rights of himan beings
declare the separation of the US from Britain
list complaints against the king
outline the structure of the US government
21
Who was defeated by Washington at Trenton?
Hessians fighting for German control
Native American allies with Britain
british soldiers from Princeton
German mercenaries who were fighting with the British
22
Which of the following marked the OFFICIAL end of the Revolutionary War?
Battle of Cowpens
congressional approval of the Treaty of Paris
Battle of Yorktown
1782 peace talks in Paris
23
What did Friedrich von Steuben and the Marquis de Lafayette have in common?
they were enemies of France
they worked with Loyalists to spy on Washington's troops
they came from Europe to help the American cause
they came from countries with dictators
24
Which of these is a grievance written by Jefferson?
colonists could not hold office
colonists had to obey the Quartering Act
colonists could not be officers in the British navy
colonists had to serve in the militia
25
Which battle was a major turning point in the Revolution?
Saratoga
Yorktown
Long Island
Princeton
26
Why did the Americans view the Battle of Bunker Hill as a confidence booster?
The battle ended the American Revolution.
The colonists regained control of Boston.
colonists injured or killed many British soldiers.
The colonists had ample ammunition to fight the British.

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