What was the original goal of the Revolution for the colonists?

To keep things the way they were in 1763

What was the Olive branch Petition?

A plea from the colonists to the King to give them a voice

What makes the Deceleration of Independence different from the Constitution?

It is the colonists stating that they are breaking away

What did the Americans need to do to win the war?

Convince them that it was not worth it

Did the colonists want independence when they gathered for the Second Continental Congress?

No they still toasted the kings health

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1
What battle was the turning point of the war?
Yorktown
Saratoga
Bunker Hill
Trenton
2
Who was president under the Articles of Confederation?
Alexander Hamilton
No one
George Washington
John Jay
3
Who wrote Common Sense?
Benjamin Franklin
Alexander Hamilton
Thomas Paine
James Madison
4
What was the original goal of the Revolution for the colonists?
To punish the British for their bad behavior
To bring about radical change
To keep things the way they were in 1763
None of these
5
What was the Olive branch Petition?
An agreement between the French and the colonists
A plea from the British for the colonists to behave
A plea from the colonists to the King to give them a voice
Parliament asking the colonists to pay more taxes
6
What makes the Deceleration of Independence different from the Constitution?
Its intention was to list their grievances with Britain
It is the colonists stating that they are breaking away
It is the document that holds the law of the land
None of these
7
What did the Americans need to do to win the war?
Get as many European allies as possible
Completely defeat the British
None of the above
Convince them that it was not worth it
8
Who are Tories?
None of these
People who were traitors to Britain
People Loyal to the King
People loyal to the states
9
Did the colonists want independence when they gathered for the Second Continental Congress?
None of the above
Yes they were ready for separation
They were already independent at this time
No they still toasted the kings health
10
Who held all of the power under the Articles of Confederation?
The Legislative Branch
The States
Congress
The Executive
11
Who believed the American situation was hopeless and turned traitor?
Charles Lee
Benedict Arnold
Johnny Burgoyne
Nathaniel Green
12
What year was the Treaty of Paris signed that ended the war?
1783
1795
1790
1780
13
Why did the French come to the aide of the Americans?
For monetary gain
To get revenge on the British
To gain territory
They believed in our cause

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