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Quiz for American Revolution
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1
Those colonists who wished to remain British citizens were known as ___________.
Loyalists
Patriots
2
Which of the following terms
BEST
describes France's decision to help the colonists?
colonization
nationalism
foreign aid
Manifest Destiny
3
What event does this image
most likely
represent?
meeting of the Sons of Liberty
a meeting of the Stamp Act Congress
the Boston Massacre
the Boston Tea Party
4
The Toleration Act of 1649 was intended to protect the rights of Maryland's...
slaves
women
farmers
religious minorities
5
What does
certain unalienable rights
mean?
certain rights can never be taken away.
no rights can be taken away.
only certain people have rights.
new citizens have no rights.
6
According to this passage, how are natural laws different from the laws imposed by Britain?
Natural laws share a sense of humanity over written laws
Natural laws rely on a more complicated system of government
Natural laws allow a nation's citizens to obtain power
Natural laws do not restrict a government from taxing people
7
Colonists who were upset by England's taxes might have made all of these remarks,
except
which?
"No Taxation without Representation!"
"End the boycotts now!"
"No one asked us if we wanted to be taxed!"
"Just say 'no' to British goods!"
8
Which passage from the Declaration of Independence conflicts with the practice of slavery?
"...a decent respect to the opinions of mankind..."
"We have appealed to their native justice and magnanimity.."
"...that mankind are more disposed to suffer..."
"We hold these truths to be self-evident, all men are equal"
9
What effect did Thomas Paine's pamphlet
Common Sense
have on colonial leaders?
It persuaded them to modify British laws.
It caused them to reject Enlightenment ideas.
It explained to them the good sense of monarchy.
It inspired them to challenge British authority.
10
The arguments of James Otis and ___ could be summarized by "No taxation without representation"
Samuel Adams
Roger Williams
11
To raise money for maintaining an army in the colonies, Parliament decided to ___ the colonies.
sell
tax
12
What was the function of the Declaration of Independence?
to establish a government for the American colonies
to demand representation in Parliament for the colonies.
to claim new territory for American colonists
to announce to the world the American colonies' grievances.
13
Why did Thomas Jefferson feel the colonists had the right to break away from Great Britain?
Great Britain did not protect the rights of the colonists.
Britain no longer showed a desire to govern the colonists.
Jefferson did not believe in any form of government.
He did not agree that social contracts should be obeyed.
14
__ argued all men have inalienable rights, such as life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness
Benjamin Franklin
Thomas Jefferson
15
Many ________ took part in the war by caring for the wounded and bringing water to troops.
women
children
16
The economy of the southern colonies was largely based on...
agriculture
tourism
trade
manufacturing
17
What were colonists protesting in the Boston Tea Party?
The Stamp Act
The Tea Act
The Townshend Acts
the Intolerable Acts
18
Study the passage below and answer the question, "These words suggest that..."
colonists wanted a new king to rule them.
British king refused to work with the colonists.
British king didnt understand what the colonists were asking
colonists feared angering the British king.
19
How do US citizens today legally exercise their right to change government?
they elect new representatives and amend the Constitution.
they refuse to pay income taxes to the government.
they serve on juries during court cases.
they rebel against the government when it violate principles
20
The Great Awakening helped promote ideas of...
political equality.
independence from Great Britain.
ending the slave trade.
religious freedom.
21
Which goal did George Washington have for the new nation?
the United States would recognize his leadership.
the United States would be ruled by its citizens.
military leaders would disagree with Congress.
the military would have the right to take supplies by force.
22
Which of the following is NOT reflected in the Declaration of Independence?
abolition of slavery
natural rights
equal rights
popular sovereignty
23
What is the source of government power?
the Declaration of Independence
the unalienable rights of the people
the agreement of the people
the monarchy
24
What is the source of this quotation?
Articles of Confederation
Thomas Paine's "Common Sense"
United States Constitution
Declaration of Independence
