Road to the American Revolution (SS4H1)

Question 1

The Stamp Act of 1765 taxed all the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

Paint

Question 2

Which of the following helped the Americans during the Revolutionary War?

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They knew the land where they were fighting.

Question 3

Bendict Arnold switched sides. Which group would have approved of him doing that?

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Loyalists

Question 4

In 1781, British troops surrendered to American and French forces This battle took place at

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Yorktown

Question 5

Troops were sent to capture weapons from colonists starting the first battle of the Revolution.

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Lexington

Question 6

Who was MAIN author of the Declaration of Independence?

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Thomas Jefferson

Question 7

The Declaration of Independence said, “All men are created equal.” What did this mean?

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That all people were as important as the king.

Question 8

How did Benedict Arnold betray our country?

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He aided the British by planning to surrender to them.

Question 9

After the French / Indian War, Parliament passed new laws because Great Britain

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Needed the colonists to help pay for the war.

Question 10

How did Jefferson use the Declaration of Independence to help the U.S. separate from Britain?

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He listed examples of actions by the king.

Question 11

During the American Revolution, some colonists formed a group that wanted independence.

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Sons of Liberty

Question 12

Which of the following was an important factor leading to American victory in the Revolution?

Accepted Answer

The decision by France to enter the war on the American side

Question 13

England made the American colonies pay taxes. What did the colonists do because of the taxes?

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The colonists declared independence.

Question 14

What famous Patriot defended the British soldiers in their trial for the Boston Massacre?

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John Adams

Question 15

Parliament passed the Tea Act. This led to some taking action. What was the Boston Tea Party?

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Colonists dressed as Indians destroyed the tea.

Question 16

As punishment for the Boston Tea Party, the British government did which of the following?

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Passed the Intolerable Acts

Question 17

Before Washington was president, which service did he perform for his country?

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He was a general in the Continental Army.

Question 18

In the period 1765-1775, the British taxed the colonies mainly to...

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Pay the debt left over from the French and Indian War

Question 19

In the Declaration of Independence, which is not mentioned as an “unalienable right"?

Accepted Answer

The Right to Own Property

Question 20

In 1765, the Parliament of Great Britain passed the Stamp Act. The purpose of this act was to

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Raise money by passing tax on newspapers and paper documents

Question 21

What event has been called “the shot heard round the world”?

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The fighting that took place at Lexington and Concord

Question 22

Why do American have a holiday called Independence Day on the fourth of July?

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To honor the birth of the country

Question 23

Who was known for a speech that ended with the words, “Give me liberty or give me death!”?

Accepted Answer

Patrick Henry

Question 24

“No taxation without representation.” What did they mean by this?

Accepted Answer

Colonists shouldn't be taxed if not evident in Parliament.

Road to the American Revolution (SS4H1)

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