Semester Exam Review-American Revolution (2016-17)

Question 1

Life, liberty, & the pursuit of happiness are considered what

Accepted Answer

Unalienable rights

Question 2

Who was the commander of the continental army due to his leadership abilities?

Accepted Answer

George Washington

Question 3

Who told her husband to "Remember the Ladies"?

Accepted Answer

Abigail Adams

Question 4

Convinced the French to join us to gain independence & helped to negotiate the Treaty of Paris

Accepted Answer

Ben Franklin

Question 5

The brutal winter camp where Washington trained his troops & faced hardships

Accepted Answer

Valley Forge

Question 6

The last battle of the American Revolution that occurred in 1781 with the British surrendering

Accepted Answer

Yorktown

Question 7

1st African-American elected to public office; also rode on the Midnight Ride with Paul Revere

Accepted Answer

Wentworth Cheswell

Question 8

Colonists winning their independence from Great Britain occurred during what era/unit of study

Accepted Answer

American Revolution

Question 9

What was the primary slogan of the colonists during the American Revolution?

Accepted Answer

"No Taxation w/o Representation"

Question 10

The turning point of the when the war turned in favor of the colonists & the French join

Accepted Answer

Battle of Saratoga

Question 11

Leader of the Sons of Liberty & committees of correspondence

Accepted Answer

Samuel Adams

Question 12

From Virginia & gave the famous quote, "Give me liberty or give me death"

Accepted Answer

Patrick Henry

Question 13

Why did King George III place high taxes on the colonists following the French & Indian War?

Accepted Answer

to reduce the high debt

Question 14

Who was the Spanish governor of Louisiana who donated supplies to the efforts of the colonists

Accepted Answer

Bernardo de Galvez

Question 15

French aristocrat who was a trusted aide to Washington; assists the colonists w/independence

Accepted Answer

Marquis de Lafayette

Question 16

An act of civil disobedience where tea was dumped into the Boston Harbor

Accepted Answer

Boston Tea Party

Question 17

Who was the Spanish-Portuguese Jew who helped colonists finance the war?

Accepted Answer

Haym Solomon

Question 18

The "Shots Heard Around the World"/1st two battles of the American Revolution

Accepted Answer

Lexington & Concord

Question 19

Which of the following people would NOT be considered a Patriot?

Accepted Answer

King George III

Question 20

Who was the primary author of the Declaration of Independence?

Accepted Answer

Thomas Jefferson

Question 21

African-American slave who spied on the British for the colonial efforts

Accepted Answer

James Armistead

Question 22

Who served as President of the 2nd Continental Congress & was the 1st to sign the DOI?

Accepted Answer

John Hancock

Question 23

Which of the following words does NOT describe a supporter of the British?

Accepted Answer

Patriot

Question 24

What country lost all land in North America following the French & Indian War?

Accepted Answer

France

Question 25

Known as the "Father of Independence" & defended the Redcoats

Accepted Answer

John Adams

Question 26

The grievances in the Declaration of Independence were directed to whom

Accepted Answer

King George III

Question 27

Wrote under the name "Columbian Patriot" for the colonial cause for independence

Accepted Answer

Mercy Otis Warren

Question 28

1st person/African-American to die in the struggle for independence during the Boston Massacre

Accepted Answer

Crispus Attucks

Question 29

Which of the following NOT is an example of unalienable rights?

Accepted Answer

health

Question 30

In the Proclamation of 1763, colonists were not allowed to move west of what landform?

Accepted Answer

Appalachian Mountains

Question 31

What English Philosopher inspired Thomas Jefferson to write the DOI?

Accepted Answer

John Locke

Question 32

What document will officially end the American Revolution & declare the colonists free?

Accepted Answer

Treaty of Paris (1783)

Question 33

The naval war hero famous for yelling, "I have not yet begun to fight!"

Accepted Answer

John Paul Jones

Semester Exam Review-American Revolution (2016-17)

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Semester Exam Review-American Revolution (2016-17)

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