How did Paine's Common Sense affect many of the Colonists?

It convinced many that Americans should seek independence.

How did Washington's victory at Saratoga affect the war?

It was the war's turning point.

What issue helped to unite the colonies?

Britain wanted the colonists to pay taxes.

Which of the following BEST describes the purpose of the Intolerable Acts?

British punish colonists for the Boston Tea Party

Which of the following BEST describes a Loyalist?

a colonist who supports King George III of Britain

What is the main argument in the Declaration of Independence?

People are born with rights that cannot be taken away.

Which BEST describes the role of African American Patriots during the war?

The fought in almost every battle of the war.

What was the importance of the Battle at Yorktown?

It was the last major battle of the American Revolution.

What is one reason the British decided to march to Lexington?

to arrest Samuel Adams and John Hancock

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1
How did Paine's Common Sense affect many of the Colonists?
It convinced many to return to Britain.
Many decided to move to the South
Many decided to move out of the colonies.
It convinced many that Americans should seek independence.
2
How did Washington's victory at Saratoga affect the war?
Slaves were recognized.
It ended the war.
It was the war's turning point.
More women chose to help.
3
Who warned people in Lexington and Concord of the British attack?
John Hancock
George Washington
Paul Revere
Patrick Henry
4
What issue helped to unite the colonies?
Britain wanted the colonists to be in control.
Britain wanted the colonists to pay for the war with Spain.
Britain wanted the colonists to pay taxes.
Britain wanted the colonists to help with the war.
5
Which of the following does NOT describe how other nations helped the colonists during the American Revolution?
They sent sports equipment.
They trained the Americans.
They sent ships.
They sent troops.
6
Which of the following BEST describes the purpose of the Intolerable Acts?
British punish colonists for the Boston Tea Party
British punished for taking the colonies.
Colonists punished for leaving Britain
British punish colonists for Boston Massacre.
7
What group successfully discouraged the stamp agents from enforcing the Stamp Act?
New Yorkers
Sons of Liberty
Daughters of Liberty
Parliament
8
Which of the following does NOT describe women's contributions to the war?
They led troops in battle.
They brought food to the men.
They wrote about the war.
They made clothing for the men.
9
Which battle started the American Revolution?
Battle of Breed's Hill
Battle of Concord
Battle of Lexington
Battle of Bunker Hill
10
Which of the following BEST describes a Loyalist?
a colonist who supports King George III of Britain
a British person who opposes the colonists
a British person who supports the colonists
a colonist who opposes King George III of Britain
11
What is the main argument in the Declaration of Independence?
No one should have a ruler.
People are born with rights that cannot be taken away.
Parliament has no right to dictate laws to the colonies.
Certain people have rights that can be taken away.
12
Which BEST describes the role of African American Patriots during the war?
They were all freed after the war.
They were not allowed to fight in the war.
The fought in almost every battle of the war.
They wrote letters supporting independence.
13
Who was famous for his brave speeches in defense of colonists' rights?
Christopher Gadsden
Patrick Henry
Benjamin Franklin
Samuel Adams
14
Who was affected by the decisions of the Second Continental Congress?
only men
only slaves
all colonists
only women
15
What was the importance of the Battle at Yorktown?
It was the last major battle of the American Revolution.
It was the turning point in the war.
It was the first in a series of difficult battles.
It was the last major battle won by the British.
16
What group was dedicated to spreading news more quickly among the colonies?
Patriots
Loyalists
Committees of Correspondence
Continental Congress
17
What is one reason the British decided to march to Lexington?
to arrest Samuel Adams and John Hancock
to convince the colonists to stop protesting
to sneak up on the sleeping colonists
to spy on the colonists and their plans

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