a war when one government takes over another government

What is John Hancock famous for?

Signed Declaration of Independence with a large signature

The Battle of Trenton was important because

it gave the Americans hope they could defeat the British

What happened at the customs house?

The colonists threw snowballs at the soldiers.

Why did the British march to Lexington?

to destroy everything that might be used to start a war

The First Continental Congress was held to

share the feelings of the colonies with each other

The Declaration of Independence said

because of unfair treatment we were cutting off all ties.

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Chapter 6 Crossroads of the American Revolution

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1
Life was hard for soldiers because
not all soldiers had cabins. Some lived in tents.
of snowstorms and strong winds.
food was running out, and many because sick.
All of the above.
2
Where did the Revolutionary War end?
Trenton
Philadelphia
Yorktown
Lexington
3
The tax on glass, tea, paper, and paint was called the
the School tax
the Sugar Act
the Townshend Acts
the Stamp Act
4
A revolution is
a war in which people from the same nation fight each other
a war when one government takes over another government
a war that includes many countries
a world war
5
The Americans won the war with the help of
Germany
England
Spain
France
6
A colonist who wanted independence from the British, was called a ____________.
patriot
confederates
Northerners
loyalist
7
The colonists who formed a secret group that strongly disagreed with Great Britain were called
Sons of Liberty
Militiamen
Patriots
Loyalists
8
What is John Hancock famous for?
Was a general in the Continental Army
Dumped the tea into the harbor
Rode to warn the colonist the British were coming
Signed Declaration of Independence with a large signature
9
Why was NJ called the "Pathway of the Revolution?"
It's location between two important cities.
There were no mountains to cross
Almost 100 battles were fought there.
All of the above.
10
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
George Washington
Paul Revere
John Adams
Thomas Jefferson
11
Who was Molly Pitcher?
All of the above.
During battles she carried water to the American troops.
She took her husband's place at the cannon when he was hurt.
A brave woman who cooked and took are of her husband.
12
The Battle of Trenton was important because
it was the final battle of the war.
it gave the Americans hope they could defeat the British
it was Christmas and the troops were going home.
it was the last battle the British won.
13
Who defended the British soldiers at the Boston Massacre trial?
Thomas Jefferson
George Washington
Paul Revere
John Adams
14
Why were the colonist excellent marksmen? (accurate shooters)
They hunted for their food.
The Indians taught them to shoot well.
They went to boot camp.
They fought in a lot of wars.
15
How did the French help the Americans?
They sent troops, ships, and gave us money.
They trained our soldiers.
The blocked the entrance to the York River.
All of the above.
16
What happened at the customs house?
The colonists threw snowballs at the soldiers.
Colonists burned tea in the center of town.
A colonist cut down trees on land owned by a proprietor.
The colonist threw tea into the harbor.
17
Why did the British march to Lexington?
to start the war
to find the Sons of Liberty
to destroy everything that might be used to start a war
to kill the colonists
18
The lawmaking body in British government is called what?
Patriot
Loyalist
Congress
Parliament
19
Who warned the colonists that the British were coming?
John Adams
Paul Revere
Samuel Adams
John Hancock
20
The First Continental Congress was held to
to sign the Declaration of Independence
to write the Declaration of Independence
share the feelings of the colonies with each other
to ask Thomas Jefferson to write to King George
21
All of the following were signs of trouble between the British and the colonists except
Boston Massacre
Boston Tea Party
Surrender at Yorktown
Horseneck Riots
22
What was the purpose of the Second Continental Congress?
They signed the Declaration of Independence.
They wrote the Declarations of Independence.
They voted for Independence.
They wanted to give the British one more chance.
23
The Declaration of Independence said
because of unfair treatment we were cutting off all ties.
All of the above.
we want representation in Parliament.
to take the tax off of tea.
24
About how many battles were fought in NJ?
250
100
300
50
25
The "shot heard around the world" that started the Revolutionary war was fired at
Philadelphia
Lexington
Yorktown
Trenton
26
Who did the Continental Army chose to be its leader?
John Adams
Thomas Jefferson
John Hancock
George Washington
27
Who Led the Continental Army?
John Adams
Ben Franklin
Thomas Jefferson
George Washington

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