Thomas Paine's Common Sense is an important work because it

persuaded Americans to separate from England

What is "civil disobedience"?

Form of Political protest done non-violently

Why is Valley Forge significant?

They endured the suffering of the winter and were trained

At the Battle of Yorktown, how were the Americans and French able to win?

trapped Cornwallis, attacked by land and sea

What is the significance of the battles of Lexington and Concord?

First Battles of American Revolution

The soldiers at Valley Forge were suffering. What did they go through?

hunger, shoeless, hypothermia, frostbite

Which of the following is the best definition of civic virtue?

sacrificing one's own personal interests for another

What was Benjamin Franklin's role in the American Revolution?

Went to France to convince them to help

The Declaration of Independence stated that governments were formed to

protect a person's life, freedom, and pursuit happiness.

The Significance of the Battle of Saratoga was...

Turning Point of the American Revolution

Which of the following is a reason that the colonists were so upset about the Intolerable Acts?

Banned New England's practice of self-government

Why did Burgoyne (British General) want to take control of the Hudson River?

Cut off New England from other colonies

The Treaty of Paris ended the war, what else did it do?

gave more territory to US, United States a free nation

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1
Thomas Paine's Common Sense is an important work because it
persuaded Americans to separate from England
argued that Parliament, not the King, was the enemy.
helped Americans reconcile their differences with England.
supported the concept of the English constitution.
2
What is "civil disobedience"?
Form of Political protest done non-violently
refusing the right to vote
violent riots and protests in order to defy government
complying with the government to ensure safety and order
3
Why is Valley Forge significant?
Washington gave up command and Lafayette took over the army
Soldiers died from starvation and the army fell apart
They endured the suffering of the winter and were trained
The American forces lost the Battle
4
At the Battle of Yorktown, how were the Americans and French able to win?
sickness and hunger made Cornwallis give up
trapped Cornwallis, attacked by land and sea
They attacked them at Saratoga and it was the turning point
Made them suffer the cold at Valley Forge where he surrender
5
What officially ended the American Revolution?
Treaty of Paris - 1783
Battle of Yorktown
the winter at Valley Forge
John Paul Jones' battle at sea.
6
A petition is a
Peaceful Protest
Law
Violent Protest
Tax
7
The Treaty of Paris 1783 was signed to end which war?
World War II
American Revolution
World War I
Vietnam War
8
Having to ship soldiers and supplies long distances
Both Disadvantages
American Disadvantage
Advantage British
British Disadvantage
9
What is the significance of the battles of Lexington and Concord?
First Battles of American Revolution
The British taxed the tea at Lexington
The French helped the Americans
Lexington and Concord are the Capitals of Massachusetts
10
The soldiers at Valley Forge were suffering. What did they go through?
Starvation, no leader, no horses
hunger, shoeless, hypothermia, frostbite
too much food, many died because of eating too many shoes
fighting the battle of valley Forge, many died
11
A skilled military man and naval leader that won a battle out on sea against the British?
John Paul Jones
Thomas Paine
George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
12
Which of the following is the best definition of civic virtue?
strong military and service to country
sacrificing one's own personal interests for another
Participate in Self-Government
being diplomatic to avoid war and make peace
13
Knowledge of the terrain in American Revolution
American Advantage
Both knew terrain well
British Advantage
No Advantage
14
Who decided to help the Americans in the American Revolution after the Battle of Saratoga?
Scottish
Canadians
French
Mexicans
15
What was Benjamin Franklin's role in the American Revolution?
Went to France to convince them to help
Helped the Americans by warning them the British were coming
Fought beside Washington at Valley Forge
Helped the British win at Saratoga
16
The Declaration of Independence stated that governments were formed to
reward loyal servants of the state.
protect a person's life, freedom, and pursuit happiness.
promote democracy.
control every aspect of human thought and action.
17
Townshend Act was a
Tax
Violent Protest
Law
Peaceful Protest
18
The Significance of the Battle of Saratoga was...
The British won the American Revolution
The French fought the Indians at Saratoga
Turning Point of the American Revolution
1st Battle of American Revolution
19
Which of the following is a reason that the colonists were so upset about the Intolerable Acts?
Banned New England's practice of self-government
being forced to buy tea from East India Company
Made them live with the British Soldiers
taxed without Representation
20
Strong military and great wealth
No one had a strong military or great wealth
American Advantage
British Advantage
Both Advantage
21
Sugar Act was a
Violent Protest
Tax
Peaceful Protest
Law
22
Why did Burgoyne (British General) want to take control of the Hudson River?
wanted to swim and make troops have a high morale
needed a way to transport goods for money
Cut off New England from other colonies
Needed a water supply for drinking
23
The Treaty of Paris ended the war, what else did it do?
America allowed to take some land from England
French able to keep ships of the British and sell them
British allowed to have territory in United States
gave more territory to US, United States a free nation

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