Why is the Battle of Bunker Hill so important to the American Revolution?

colonists gained confidence they could fight the British

The Albany Plan of Union proposed that

the colonies join together to form a federal government.

Why is the Battle of Saratoga considered the turning point of the American Revolution?

convinced the French to form an alliance with the colonies

Mercantilists believed that to become wealthy and powerful, a country had to

accumulate gold and silver from other countries.

The first skirmish of the French and Indian War occurred because

both French and the British wanted the Ohio River valley.

The biggest impact of the Boston Massacre was

colonists spread the message the British were cruel tyrants

The British taxed the colonist because

they needed money after the French adn Indian War

What was the purpose of the Treaty of Paris?

this treaty ended the French and Indian War

Many Americans believed taxation by Parliament was unjust because it

was done without representation of the colonists

Explain the significance of the image

created by Franklin to unify the colonies

Washington crossing the Delaware

rights people are born with such as Life or liberty

Many American colonists did not like the Royal Proclamation Line of 1763 because it

Threatened to deprive them of western lands they desired

Which of the following was not a cause of the American Revolution?

The British were bullied by the colonists.

What was the purpose of the Olive Branch Petition?

colonists tried to declare their rights but be loyal to King

Which example describes the beliefs the colonists explained in the Declaration of Independence?

change happens if the gov't does not respect people’s rights

The Boston Tea Party was a significant event in history because it showed

the colonists were willing to take risks to show their anger

Why did the colonists lose the Battle at Lexington against the British?

colonists were surprised to see the British at Lexington

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1
Name a tax that was placed on the colonists
Car
Cloth
Stamp
Furniture
2
Why is the Battle of Bunker Hill so important to the American Revolution?
thanks to Paul Revere’s warning, the colonists were won
colonists gained confidence they could fight the British
British were unprepared and were forced to retreat
the Declaration of Independence was signed at Bunker Hill
3
Which battle was the turning point of the revolution?
Concord
Saratoga
Bunker Hill
Yorktown
4
A patriot
supports the king
supports war
supports neither
supports the colonists
5
This is an image of
French and Indian War
Boston Massacre
Boston Tea Party
Battle of Saratoga
6
Name a middle colony
Maryland
Georgia
North Carolina
Massachusetts
7
The triangular trade route was between these 3 continents.
Africa, Asia, Australia
Australia, Asia, South America
Africa, North America, South America
North America, Europe, Africa
8
What are the three regions of colonies?
Southern, Lower, Upper
Middle Lower, Upper
Southern, New England, Middle
Southern, Northern, Middle
9
The colonists burned this British ship
Battleship
Gaspee
Santa Maria
Mayflower
10
The British soldiers are known as the
Redcoats
Yellowjackets
Pinkjackets
Bluecoats
11
The Albany Plan of Union proposed that
the colonies stay out of the war and join no one.
the colonies join together to form a federal government.
the colonies join with the British against the French.
the colonies join with the French against the British
12
Why is the Battle of Saratoga considered the turning point of the American Revolution?
convinced the French to form an alliance with the colonies
Native American tribes joined the war in support of British
Washington was appointed the General of the Colonial Army
the British navy suffered an embarrassing defeat
13
Which was the final battle where the British surrendered?
Valley Forge
Bunker Hill
Yorktown
Saratoga
14
Name a southern colony
New Hampshire
New Jersey
South Carolina
Pennsylvania
15
Mercantilists believed that to become wealthy and powerful, a country had to
find new overseas markets.
accumulate gold and silver from other countries.
constantly increase production from within their country.
steadily raise prices and taxes.
16
Which country decided to help America against the British?
England
Mexico
Portugal
France
17
Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness” are called
salutary neglect
divine rights
natural rights
mercantilism
18
The first skirmish of the French and Indian War occurred because
both the French and the British claimed Louisiana.
the French ambushed a British detachment near Quebec City.
French organized Native American attacks on frontier land.
both French and the British wanted the Ohio River valley.
19
The biggest impact of the Boston Massacre was
the colonists declared their independence directly after
showed the King that the colonists would boycott goods
colonists spread the message the British were cruel tyrants
happened where the First Continental Congress was to meet
20
Thomas Paine believed colonists should ____________ Britain.
fight with
unite with
stay neutral to
break from
21
The British taxed the colonist because
they needed money after the French adn Indian War
they did not want to tax England
they needed money after the Revolutionary War
they did not like the colonists
22
What was the purpose of the Treaty of Paris?
this treaty ended the Civil War
this treaty ended the Boston Massacre
this treaty ended the French and Indian War
this treaty ended the French Revolution
23
Many Americans believed taxation by Parliament was unjust because it
was done without representation of the colonists
was done without the King’s approval
violated he English Bill of Rights
ignored the philosophy of absolutism
24
A loyalist
supports neither
supports the colonists
supports the king
supports war
25
Where did the greatest number of enslaved Africans end up after their ocean voyage?
the Caribbean
Brazil
North American colonies
Spanish colonies
26
The name of the colonists' army is
Bluecoats
Mainland Army
Continental Army
Redcoats
27
Explain the significance of the image
created by Paul Revere as a warning
created by Franklin to unify the colonies
created by the King as a threat to the colonists
created by Jefferson for the Declaration of Independence
28
This person warned the colonists the British were coming
Thomas Jefferson
Benjamin Franklin
George Washington
Paul Revere
29
This is an image of
Franklin crossing the Philadelphia
Washington crossing the Ohio
Washington crossing the Delaware
Jefferson crossing the Richmond
30
Natural rights are
rights people are born with such as Life or liberty
rights people earn such as working or driving
rights people never have such as mansions
rights people buy such as groceries
31
Many American colonists did not like the Royal Proclamation Line of 1763 because it
Threatened to deprive them of western lands they desired
Withdrew the presence of British troops in the colonies
placed duty taxes on items essential to the economy.
Gave France the Mississippi Valley territory
32
Which of the following was not a cause of the American Revolution?
The United States declared independence.
The colonists were over taxed.
The British were bullied by the colonists.
The Boston Massacre.
33
This law said that the colonists could not move west
Only East Act
Townshend Act
No West Act 1763
Royal Proclamation of 1763
34
What was the purpose of the Olive Branch Petition?
King George tried to leave America and the colonies.
King tried to take away rights but keep their loyalty
colonists declare rights and cut ties with King George.
colonists tried to declare their rights but be loyal to King
35
Which example describes the beliefs the colonists explained in the Declaration of Independence?
Reps. don't have follow laws if they disagree with the gov't
people have more rights i they money
all laws should be passed unanimously by all citizens
change happens if the gov't does not respect people’s rights
36
Name a tax that was placed on the colonists
Sugar
Cereal
Coffee
Silverware
37
During the winter Washington stayed where with his soldiers?
Valley Forge
Bunker Hill
Valley of Death
South Carolina
38
The Boston Tea Party was a significant event in history because it showed
there was not enough security in the Boston Harbor
the colonists were willing to take risks to show their anger
the colonists do not like tea
the colonists enjoy dressing up as Native Americans
39
Why did the colonists lose the Battle at Lexington against the British?
Colonists were warned the British were coming
The British did not have enough ammunition to keep fighting
British army had 70 men but colonists had gathered 400 men.
colonists were surprised to see the British at Lexington
40
Name a New England colony
Connecticut
Delaware
Georgia
Virginia

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