The goal of the First Continental Congress was to

state the concerns of colonists to the king.

As a result of the First Continental Congress,

colonists agreed to boycott the majority of British rules.

Marquis de Lafayette was interested in the American Revolution because he...

believed in the ideas that inspired the Revolution.

The Battle of Yorktown

was the last major battle of the American Revolution.

The Declaration of Independence raised questions about slavery because the document

conveyed a message that was not consistent with the practice of slavery.

WHY did the artist misrepresent what happened?

To show the British as tyrants and gain colonial support

Colonial militia who were supposed to be ready at a moment’s notice.

Governmental philosopher whose beliefs guided the Declaration.

What is the likely reason that Spain became an ally to the Patriots?

Spain wished to regain Florida from Britain.

How was France’s interest in the Revolution financially important?

The French provided monetary aid once they believed the Patriots could win.

The Patriots faced difficulties fighting the war at sea because their...

naval fleet was too small to fight large battles against the British.

Why was the idea of taxation without representation so important to the revolutionary cause?

Taxation without consent is a violation of rights.

Before the Battle of Trenton, why did many Patriot leaders favor a defensive war?

They could exhaust the enemy sooner.

Why did thousands of African American slaves sign on with the British Army?

The British offered freedom to any slave who served in their army.

Which of these was not a result of the Treaty of Paris of 1783?

Land west of the thirteen colonies was given to France.

What is "Propaganda?"

Biased or misleading information

What was the main issue debated during the Second Continental Congress?

whether to seek a peaceful or violent solution

Ruler of England during the time of the American Revolution.

Organization that encouraged colonists to rebel against British rule.

British General who had the largest win of the war.

Organization that taught others how to use what they had at hand.

German mercenary soldiers that were employed by the British.

What setbacks did the Patriots face in the West?

They had not managed to win over many Native American allies.

What event led to the Patriots’ defeat of the British at Yorktown?

Cornwallis moved his troops in hopes of maintaining communication navy.

Why was the Battle of Saratoga a turning point for the Patriots?

The Patriots gained the support of France.

At the start of the Battle of Lexington, their captain yelled, “Don’t fire unless fired upon.” Why?

He didn't want to be the one to start a war.

As George Washington prepared to lead the colonists against the British, Congress

attempted to make peace one more time.

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1
The first person killed at the Boston Massacre and also an African American.
Benjamin Franklin
Crispus Attucks
Thomas Jefferson
W.E.B Dubois
2
The goal of the First Continental Congress was to
state the concerns of colonists to the king.
develop a plan for undermining the decisions of the king
establish a colonial government to rival the king.
draft a declaration of independence from the British crown.
3
As a result of the First Continental Congress,
the Constitution was drafted.
colonists agreed to boycott the majority of British rules.
the Declaration of Independence was drafted.
King George agreed to comply with the majority of the colonists’ demands.
4
Marquis de Lafayette was interested in the American Revolution because he...
had been hired by the Patriots to fight as a mercenary.
wanted to turn other nations away from Enlightenment ideas.
was interested in obtaining land west of the thirteen colonies.
believed in the ideas that inspired the Revolution.
5
The Battle of Yorktown
allowed the French to gain colonial territory.
showed the British that they could defeat the Patriots.
convinced colonists to comply with British rule.
was the last major battle of the American Revolution.
6
The Declaration of Independence raised questions about slavery because the document
conveyed a message that was not consistent with the practice of slavery.
ensured that slaves would have to fight in the Revolution.
proposed passing laws that would grant rights to slaves.
stated that colonial leaders did not believe slavery should be legal.
7
British soldiers searched for John Adams and Ben Franklin along with a major colonial weapons located in?
Yorktown
Bunker Hill
Concord
Lexington
8
The win at the Battle of Trenton was made possible because of Washington’s crossing of this river.
Mississippi
Delaware
Ohio
Big Muddy
9
Because of the Intolerable Acts, representatives from twelve of the thirteen colonies met at this...
First Continental Congress
Albany Conference
Constitutional Convention
Second Continental Congress
10
WHY did the artist misrepresent what happened?
To show the British as tyrants and gain colonial support
To get British support and condemn the colonists
To show what really happened.
To enrage the British
11
Minutemen
German mercenary soldiers that were employed by the British to fight the
Someone who stayed loyal to the king even though they lived in the colonies
Colonists who would only fight for a minute and then leave.
Colonial militia who were supposed to be ready at a moment’s notice.
12
John Locke
Someone who stayed loyal to the king even though they lived in the colonies
Ruler of England during the time of the American Revolution.
Governmental philosopher whose beliefs guided the Declaration.
Wrote a pamphlet called Common Sense
13
What is the likely reason that Spain became an ally to the Patriots?
Spain wanted to gain control of the colonies.
Spain wished to regain Florida from Britain.
No other foreign nation believed in the Patriot cause.
It appeared that the Patriots were losing the war.
14
How was France’s interest in the Revolution financially important?
France wanted to repurchase land they had lost in the French and Indian War
The French provided monetary aid once they believed the Patriots could win.
France introduced its economic system to the colonists.
France would not allow its military to serve without pay.
15
Thomas Paine’s pamphlet led many colonial leaders to
agree to British taxes.
challenge British authority.
reject Enlightenment ideas.
understand the goodness of the King.
16
The Patriots faced difficulties fighting the war at sea because their...
naval fleet was old and in disrepair.
naval fleet was too small to fight large battles against the British.
sailors were malnourished and many were sick.
sailors were brave but had difficulty following orders.
17
Why was the idea of taxation without representation so important to the revolutionary cause?
Colonists believed that Great Britain should only tax certain items.
Great Britain would have ended taxation if colonists had kept the peace
Great Britain only taxed the colonists to force them into war.
Taxation without consent is a violation of rights.
18
Loyalists
sided with colonists
sided with no one
stayed loyal only to themselves
sided with British
19
Patrick Henry’s intention in saying, “I am not a Virginian, I am an American” was to
defend his resistance to violence.
express his anger at the South.
ask colonists to abolish slavery
urge colonists to join forces.
20
Before the Battle of Trenton, why did many Patriot leaders favor a defensive war?
Their actions could then be justified.
They could make a quicker retreat.
Their supplies would last longer.
They could exhaust the enemy sooner.
21
Why did thousands of African American slaves sign on with the British Army?
Britain offered more money and better food.
George Washington would not pay them for service.
The British offered freedom to any slave who served in their army.
British forces were better trained and equipped than American forces.
22
Which of these was not a result of the Treaty of Paris of 1783?
Land west of the thirteen colonies was given to France.
The war was officially over.
Great Britain recognized the independence of the United States.
America’s borders were set.
23
What was the name of the Patriot soldier and leader that helped to defend New England that ended up turning traitor and
George Washington
Friedrich von Steuben
Charles Cornwallis
Benedict Arnold
24
What inspired many colonists to support independence from Britain?
Britain's lack of interest in the colonies
Common Sense
Paul Revere's Ride
Battle of Lexington
25
The Continental Army faced great hardships including lack of clothing, supplies, and food and lost nearly 2,000 soldiers
Boston Harbor
Valley Forge
Delaware
Trenton
26
What is "Propaganda?"
An awesome engraving
Biased or misleading information
A historical record
The truth about something that happened.
27
Which battle is considered the first battle of the Revolutionary War?
Battle of Breed’s Hill
Battle of Boston
Battle of Lexington
Battle of Concord
28
What was the main issue debated during the Second Continental Congress?
whether foreign allies would be beneficial
whether to seek a peaceful or violent solution
how to plan a surprise attack against Britain
how to convert more colonists to the Patriot cause
29
King George III
Ruler of France that decided to help the colonists after Saratoga.
Britain's most eliligble bachelor.
Assassinated British ruler, that led to the start of the Revolution.
Ruler of England during the time of the American Revolution.
30
What event is taking place?
Public Executions
Boston Tea Party
Target Practice
Boston Massacre
31
What does each section of the snake represent?
The States/Colonies
The digestive system of a snake.
Each vertebrae of a snake.
A Snake
32
Plan purposed by Benjamin Franklin for uniting the colonies that failed horribly.
Articles of Confederation
The Union of Albany
Declaration of Independence
Albany Plan of Union
33
Thomas Paine
Wrote the Common Sense.
Wrote the Constitution.
Governmental philosopher that inspired policy
Wrote the Declaration of Independence.
34
Sons of Liberty
French group who helped the colonists.
Organization that encouraged colonists to rebel against British rule.
Secret group of Loyalist colonists.
Street gang who fought the British.
35
The event that cost England a lot of money and caused the King to impose new taxes on the colonies to help pay
Boston Massacre
French and Indian War
Smallpox outbreaks
Boston Tea Party
36
Who drew this cartoon?
Paul Revere
Ben Franklin
Thomas Jefferson
John Adams
37
Charles Cornwallis
British General responsible for the British beating the colonists.
British General who had the largest win of the war.
British General who led the British navy.
British General who never won a single battle of the Revolution.
38
In his pamphlet Thomas Paine argued that laws should be made by
governments
church leaders
kings
the people
39
Who was the main author of the Declaration of Independence?
John Adams
Benjarmin Franklin
George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
40
Daughters of Liberty
Colonial militia who were supposed to be ready at a moment’s notice.
German mercenary soldiers that were employed by the British.
Organization that encouraged colonists to rebel against British rule.
Organization that taught others how to use what they had at hand.
41
Hessians
German mercenary soldiers that were employed by the British.
Organization that taught others how to use what they had at hand.
Colonial militia who were supposed to be ready at a moment’s notice.
German cooks who make awesome pastries.
42
What setbacks did the Patriots face in the West?
They had not managed to win over many Native American allies.
They had difficulty following the orders of an inexperienced leader.
They had trouble persuading Indian leaders to remain neutral.
They had never explored the area and did not know the lay of the land.
43
What event led to the Patriots’ defeat of the British at Yorktown?
Cornwallis prepared to attack a small Patriot force led by Layafette
Cornwallis moved his troops in hopes of maintaining communication navy.
George Washington combined his troops with those of a French general.
A French naval fleet approaching from the West Indies seized control of it.
44
Why was the Battle of Saratoga a turning point for the Patriots?
The Patriots gained the support of France.
The Patriots got a Prussian to train the Continental Army.
The Patriots realized they did not need foreign allies.
The Patriots saved the army from losing enlisted men.
45
The Battle of Trenton was different from previous battles because the Patriots...
took prisoners.
fought at night.
went on the offensive.
emerged victorious.
46
“No_____________________ without _________________________” was one of the rallying cries of the American Revolution
Representation;Taxation
Taxation; Representation
Retreat; Surrender
Pudding; Meat
47
Delegates to the Second Continental Congress decide to handle the British by
Allying themselves with France.
Create a strong central government.
Printing a new currency.
Creating a Continental Army.
48
At the start of the Battle of Lexington, their captain yelled, “Don’t fire unless fired upon.” Why?
He didn't want to be the one to start a war.
He wanted to hear the shot heard around the world.
To stall so Adams and Franklin can escape.
Conserve ammunition.
49
The date and year that the Declaration of Independence was signed.
December 7th, 1941
September 3, 1783
March 4th, 1789
July 4th, 1776
50
the type of tactics the colonists used to gain an advantage over the professionally trained British soldier.
Gentleman's
Guerrilla
Hide and Seek
Invisible Ink
51
As George Washington prepared to lead the colonists against the British, Congress
invested in new cannons.
attempted to make peace one more time.
wrote the Constitution.
released British prisoners.
52
Olive Branch Petition
Belief that Olives are the best pizza topping in the world.
Last effort by the colonists to make peace with Britain.
Last effort by the British to make peace with the colonies.
Imposed taxes on the British by the colonies.
53
First shot of the Revolutionary War was called...
the first shot of the Revolutionary War.
the straw that broke the camels back.
shot heard around the world.
the snowball rolling down the hill.
54
Who is credited with creating this engraving?
Ben Franklin
Samuel Prescott
George Washington
Paul Revere
55
Marquis de Lafayette
Ruler of England during the time of the American Revolution.
British General who had the largest win of the war
Governmental philosopher whose beliefs guided the Declaration.
French aristocrat who cared about and helped with American independence.
56
The winter at Valley Forge was a difficult time for the Continental Army because the army...
began to turn against the Revolution.
had just lost several important battles.
lacked protection and supplies.
refused to drill and train.

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