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A Review of the American Revolution for 8th Grade US history students
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1
Where was the "shot heard 'round the world" fired?
Lexington & Concord
Trenton
Bunker Hill
Saratoga
2
Why did Great Britain issue the Proclamation of 1763?
To stop spending money after a costly war
To prevent more fighting by halting western expansion
To appease the French in North America
To create peace with their Native American allies
3
How did the Patriots use the Boston Massacre to their advantage?
All of the above
The event was used as propaganda to increase Patriot support
The event was used to alienate (separate) Patriots
The event was used as a reason to start military action
4
All of the items were taxed under the Stamp Act EXCEPT:
Wills
Sugar
Playing Cards
Newspapers
5
Who seemed more likely to win the American Revolution?
The Americans b/c they had more $ & resources
The British b/c they had more $ & resources
Native Americans b/c they knew the land
The French b/c they had superior troops
6
What did Great Britain gain from its victory in the French & Indian War?
French colonies in the West Indies
Port of New Orleans
Louisiana Territory
All land East of the Mississippi
7
Which battle was the turning point of the American Revolution?
Saratoga
Lexington & Concord
Bunker Hill
Trenton
8
The Albany Plan of Union failed because:
Ben Franklin denounced colonial union
Colonists did not want George Washington to be the leader
Individual colonies were scared to give up power
New York colonists refused to attend
9
The British responded to the Boston Tea Party in all of the following ways EXCEPT:
Offering the Olive Branch Petition to make peace
Appointing General Thomas Gage as the Governor
Closing the port of Boston
Forcing Americans to quarter British troops
10
What war was fought between Britain and France over competing land claims in North America?
French & Indian War
American Revolution
Franco-Prussian War
Hundred Years' War