American Revolution

The battle that brought the war to an end in North America was

According to the Dec of Ind, where does government get their just powers (authority) from?

Which of the following goes best with the Sons of Liberty?

According to the Declaration of Independence, why are governments instituted (made) among men?

The 1783 Treaty of Paris stipulated that the United States’ western border would be the

The Declaration of Independence says that government authority comes from the

This battle is considered the war’s turning point b/c it inspired France to support America

The following were all reactions to the Stamp Act EXCEPT

When did the 13 colonies declare independence?

These battles lifted American morale leading soldiers to reenlist and new men to join the army

Who was the British General that surrendered at Yorktown, basically ending the war in America?

He wrote the Declaration of Independence.

According to the Dec of Ind, when do people have the right to alter or abolish government?

War began 1775; Final battle in America 1781; but war did not officially end until which year?

The first battles of the American Revolution occurred April 19, 1775

All are true for the Battle of Bunker Hill EXCEPT

What does unalienable mean?

What rights does the Declaration of Independence say are unalienable?

Which of these protests against the Stamp Act was most effective in securing its repeal

The Stamp Act Congress was significant because

Which of the following is in correct chronological order?

He wrote Common Sense, urging the colonies to declare independence & break from England?

From whom did the U.S. declare independence?

“No taxation without representation.” What did they mean by this?

A philosopher during the Enlightenment; his ideas were included in the Dec. of Independence.

According to the Declaration of Independence, where do our rights come from?

When the Navigation Acts were loosely enforced &Britain ignored her colonies was referred to as

Authority over the colonies (GB claimed all; colonies said it was divided) was NOT a big issue.

Who did the Second Continental Congress select to head the army in 1775?

Everyone in the colonies supported the war for independence.