Which is NOT one of the Intolerable Acts of 1774?

The increased taxation on all exports from Boston

Samuel Adams was against what practice imposed on the colonists by Britain?

taxation without representation

What was the purpose of the Stamp Act?

To produce revenue for Britain by taxing colonists

What does "unalienable" mean in the preamble of the Declaration of Independence?

these were basic rights given to any human being

The Battle of Lexington/Concord is known as the

First victorious battle of the Revolution

Which statement is found in the Treaty of Paris 1783?

"His .. Majesty acknowledges ..US to be free & sovereign.."

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STAAR Review 8th grade SS American Revolution

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Grade 8 Social Studies STAAR Review American Revolution TEKS 8.4A 8.4C 8.15C 8.19A

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1
Turning point in the American Revolution - the French became allies...
Battle of Saratoga
Battle of Yorktown
Valley Forge
Battle of Lexington
2
An act of civil disobedience in protest of British taxation...
Intolerable Acts
Stamp Act
Boston Tea Party
Colonial Grievances
3
What is the relationship depicted in the picture?
mercantilism
balance of trade power
tax-free trade
federalism
4
Declaration of Independence "For depriving us in many cases, of the benefit of Trial by Jury"
First Amendment
Sixth Amendment
Fourth Amendment
Second Amendment
5
Which is NOT one of the Intolerable Acts of 1774?
The increased taxation on all exports from Boston
The right to ban all town meetings by the governor
The closing of the Port of Boston
The mandatory quartering of British soldiers
6
Samuel Adams was against what practice imposed on the colonists by Britain?
taxation without representation
imposing limitations on land expansion
prohibition of slavery
banning of the right to bear arms
7
The Declaration of Independence does NOT include which of the following unalienable rights?
right to liberty
right to pursue happiness
right to free of taxation
right to life
8
This is a description of what Revolutionary battle?
Winter at Valley Forge
Battle of Lexington
Battle of Yorktown
Battle of Bunker Hill
9
What is the name given to the first ten Amendments to the US Constitution?
Bill of Rights
Unalienable Rights
Articles of Confederation
Stamp Act
10
What was the purpose of the Stamp Act?
To produce revenue for Britain by taxing colonists
To prevent fraudulent newspapers from being printed
To encourage colonists to remain loyal to royal allegiance
To indicate British approval on official documents
11
What does "unalienable" mean in the preamble of the Declaration of Independence?
the writers felt they weren't British citizens
rights are not transferable to others outside colonies
these were basic rights given to any human being
these rights are only for those who show loyalty
12
What are the Indictments against the King of England in the Declaration of Independence?
Proclamation of 1763
Colonial Grievances
Unalienable Rights
Taxation without Representation
13
The Battle of Lexington/Concord is known as the
Last stand of the Revolution
turning point
First victorious battle of the Revolution
civil disobedience heard round the world
14
Which statement is found in the Treaty of Paris 1783?
"Congress shall make no law respecting establishment of..."
"We the People of the United States, in Order to form a..."
"We hold these truths to be self-evident..."
"His .. Majesty acknowledges ..US to be free & sovereign.."
15
Colonists disliked ____, a prohibition of westward expansion following the French & Indian War
Proclamation of 1763
Treaty of Paris 1783
Stamp Act of 1765
Sugar Act of 1764
16
What is the British tax imposed on newspapers and other printed Colonial documents?
Boston Tea Party
Intolerable Acts
Stamp Act
Mercantilism

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