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USI 6 American Revolution
USI 6 American Revolution
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Events before, during, and after the American Revolution.
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What did the Proclamation of 1763 say?
Colonists were not allowed out after dark.
Colonists had to pay taxes to Great Britain.
Colonists had to allow British soldiers in their homes.
Colonists could not move west of the Appalachian Mountains.
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Which branch of government makes the laws?
Executive
Legislative
Judicial
3
Delegates from each colony (except Georgia) met to discuss problems with Great Britain
First Continental Congress
Constitutional Convention
Boston Tea Party
Treaty of Paris
4
"Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness" is mentioned in:
Articles of Confederation
Declaration of Independence
U.S. Constitution
Bill of Rights
5
Which of the following ideas supports independence?
People establish governments to protect the economy
Government gets its power from the people
Government does not have any power
People are not allowed to change the government
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Which of the following best completes the chart?
The opening of the west for settlers
The ending of taxes
Shared power between colonists and governors
Taxes and no representation in Parliament
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This event was known as the "shot heard 'round the world."
Battle of Yorktown
Battle of Lexington
Declaration of Independence
Battle of Saratoga
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Why did Great Britain create taxes for the colonists like the Stamp Act?
They disliked the colonists.
The colonists owed Great Britain money.
The colonists had more money than the British.
They needed money to pay for the French and Indian War.
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This person helped gain French support for American Independence:
George Washington
Phillis Wheatley
Benjamin Franklin
Patrick Henry
10
This battle was the turning point of the American Revolution.
Battle of Lexington
Battle of Yorktown
Battle of Saratoga
Battle of Gettysburg
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Where did the Constitutional Convention meet?
Philadelphia
Richmond
Plymouth
Washington, D.C.
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What does this picture show?
Proclamation of 1763
Stamp Act
Treaty of Paris
Bill of Rights
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This person surrendered at the Battle of Yorktown
Lord Cornwallis
King George III
General Robert E. Lee
George Washington
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What was another reason Britain taxed the colonists?
To buy more tea
To pay for colonial legislatures
To help finance Native American tribes
To help finance troops in the colonies
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When does Great Britain finally recognize American Independence?
Proclamation of 1763
Battle of Lexington
Declaration of Independence
Treaty of Paris
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Who was the commander (leader) of the Continental Army?
Lord Cornwallis
George Washington
Ulysses S. Grant
King George III
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Who were the two major sides in the French and Indian War?
French vs. Indians
Colonists vs. Indians
British vs. Colonists
British vs. French
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Who was the King of England during the American Revolution?
George Washington
King George III
Lord Cornwallis
Queen Elizabeth I
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Which event is shown here?
Boston Tea Party
Surrender at Yorktown
Boston Massacre
Battle of Lexington
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Who wrote poems and plays supporting American Independence?
Paul Revere
Phillis Wheatley
Thomas Jefferson
Benjamin Franklin
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This person gave a speech saying, "Give me Liberty, or give me Death."
John Adams
Benjamin Franklin
Patrick Henry
George Washington
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Which of the following is NOT a reason the American colonies won the Revolution?
Strong leadership
Colonists fought to protect their land and way-of-life
Better military
Support from France
23
Who rode on horseback to warn colonists of British arrival?
Paul Revere
Patrick Henry
George Washington
John Adams
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This person was the leader of the Sons of Liberty and led the cause for Independence.
George Washington
Benjamin Franklin
Paul Revere
John Adams
