US History: Revolution

Question 1

The Division of the government into 3 distinct branches: Executive, legislative and judicial is

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Separation of Powers

Question 2

Militia was the most trustworthy type of soldiers in battle.

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False

Question 3

Known for his “give me liberty, or give me death” speech, he did not sign founding documents.

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Patrick Henry

Question 4

The Continental army received abundant supplies from the Continental Congress at Valley Forge.

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False

Question 5

Which of the following European philosopher impacted the founding fathers?

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John Locke

Question 6

The policy of England leaving the American colonies free to do as they pleased was known as:

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Salutary Neglect

Question 7

Where were the first shots fired in the Revolutionary War?

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Lexington and Concord

Question 8

Those who signed the Declaration of Independence pledged their lives, fortunes and honor.

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True

Question 9

About 1/3 Americans supported the king during the Revolution.

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True

Question 10

This city hosted the peace negotiations between the United States and Great Britain.

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Paris

Question 11

Common Sense helped solidify public support for American Independence.

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True

Question 12

Who was the King of England at the time of the Revolution?

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King George III

Question 13

What was Great Britain’s response to the Boston Tea Party it included closing of Boston Harbor?

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Intolerable Acts

Question 14

Which law led to a famous event where colonists dressed up and committed acts of vandalism?

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Tea Act

Question 15

The ability of the three branches to limit the power of the other two branches is called

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checks and balances

Question 16

A bicameral legislature is

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A division into two legislative houses

Question 17

The first person killed in the Boston Massacre was

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Crispus Attucks

Question 18

Who is known as the "Father of the Constitution"?

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James Madison

Question 19

The Battles of Lexington, Concord and Bunker Hill happened before the Declaration was signed.

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True

Question 20

The capture of a British army at Yorktown ended the American Revolution.

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True

Question 21

Common Sense, written by Thomas Paine, was written to

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encourage colonists to declare their independence

Question 22

This founding father signed the Declaration, Constitution and was known as a Renaissance man.

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Benjamin Franklin

Question 23

Which of the following was NOT an idea that impacted the colonies?

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socialism

Question 24

British commanders went South because it was the center of opposition against the crown.

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False

Question 25

This group of colonists sided with the views of Franklin, Patrick Henry, Thomas Paine.

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Patriots

Question 26

Which of the following acts limited colonists’ moving west of the Appalachian Mountains?

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Proclamation of 1763

Question 27

What was the name of the domestic terrorist group founded in response to higher British taxes?

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Sons of Liberty

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US History: Revolution

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