Why did Thomas Paine write The Crisis?

to raise the morale of Patriot soldiers

The Declaration’s “list of grievances” included

being taxed without their consent

How did Americans react to the situation at Valley Forge?

They collected and sent food and supplies.

Which of the following marked the official end of the American Revolution?

Congressional approval of the Treaty of Paris

France’s “Declaration of the Rights of Man and the Citizen” was modeled in part on

America's Declaration of Independence

Who was defeated by Washington’s forces in Trenton?

German mercenaries who were fighting for the British

What was the main purpose of the Declaration?

to declare the separation of the United States from Britain

Francis Marion led Patriots who

used guerrilla warfare against the British.

What was Nathan Hale doing when he was captured by the British?

collecting information about British battle plans

What happened to the Loyalists’ property after the Revolutionary War?

In most cases, it was not returned to them.

How did fighting between France & Britain in Europe and the Caribbean help the American cause?

It left fewer British troops to fight in North America.

The Declaration of Independence is divided into a preamble&3 main sections.The 1st main section

states general ideas about society, government and rights

How did Deborah Sampson help the Patriot cause?

She joined the army disguised as a man.

What did Friedrich von Steuben, Thaddeus Kosciusko, and Marquis de Lafayette have in common?

They all came from Europe to help the Americans’ cause.

Why was the Battle of Saratoga important?

lifted Patriot spirits&showed Europe Americans could win

What law concerning slavery was passed in Pennsylvania in 1780?

Slaveholders could not buy additional slaves.

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1
Which country was the first to sign a treaty of alliance with the United States?
Poland
France
Netherlands
Spain
2
Why did Thomas Paine write The Crisis?
to encourage the Continental Army to disband
to suggest changes to the Declaration of Independence
to raise money to support colonial troops
to raise the morale of Patriot soldiers
3
When did free African Americans begin fighting for the Patriot cause?
at the Battle of Bunker Hill
from the beginning of the war
They did not participate in the American Revolution.
at the Battle of Saratoga
4
The Declaration’s “list of grievances” included
forced to observe the Magna Carta.
being taxed without their consent
being executed without trial
being forced to hold jury trials.
5
How did Americans react to the situation at Valley Forge?
How did Americans react to the situation at Valley Forge?
They collected and sent food and supplies.
They sent letters of encouragement to Friedrich von Steuben
Encouraged Martha Washington to beg her husband to come home
6
Which of the following marked the official end of the American Revolution?
Congressional approval of the Treaty of Paris
the 1782 peace talks in Paris
the Battle of Cowpens
the Battle of Yorktown
7
France’s “Declaration of the Rights of Man and the Citizen” was modeled in part on
The Mayflower Compact
The Treaty of Paris
America's Declaration of Independence
The Magna Carta
8
Which of the following is NOT a reason why the Americans won the Revolution?
Advanced technology
help from abroad
skilled leadership
geography
9
Who was defeated by Washington’s forces in Trenton?
Native Americans allied with Britain
Hessians fighting for German control of the colonies
British soldiers based in Princeton
German mercenaries who were fighting for the British
10
Which of the following was NOT a significant factor in the American victory?
Geography
German and British support
skilled leadership
help from France and Spain
11
Who composed the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Paine
John Adams
George Washington
12
What was the main purpose of the Declaration?
to declare the separation of the United States from Britain
to declare the rights of the individual
to list complaints against King George III
to set forth the structure of the United States government
13
The words “all men are created equal” originally benefited primarily
white males and freed African Americans.
white, male property owners.
southern white males.
white males and white females.
14
Francis Marion led Patriots who
used guerrilla warfare against the British.
defected to the British side.
laid siege to British military camps.
burned down Loyalist cities.
15
What was Nathan Hale doing when he was captured by the British?
attempting to organize an American navy
leading an anti-British protest in Boston
collecting information about British battle plans
leading American forces at Staten Island
16
What happened to the Loyalists’ property after the Revolutionary War?
In most cases, it was not returned to them.
It was taken over by the British.
It was returned to them.
It was sold, with the proceeds given to them.
17
How did fighting between France & Britain in Europe and the Caribbean help the American cause?
It left fewer British troops to fight in North America.
It freed Spain to ally with Britain.
It protected trade between Spain and Britain.
Caribbean nations were free to aid the United States.
18
The Declaration of Independence is divided into a preamble&3 main sections.The 1st main section
details a long list of specific complaints against the King
declares the colonies "free and independent states."
states that King George III is unfit to be a ruler.
states general ideas about society, government and rights
19
Who is famous for vowing, “I have not yet begun to fight.”
Charles Cornwallis
John Paul Jones
George Rogers Clark
Nathaneal Greene
20
How did Deborah Sampson help the Patriot cause?
She joined the army disguised as a man.
She took over her husband’s printing company.
Encouraged women to do farm work while husbands were@war.
She collected money to build a soldiers’ hospital.
21
Which of the following made the greatest contribution to the American victory at Yorktown?
the aid of the French fleet
the discovery that Benedict Arnold was a traitor
General Greene’s leadership
guerrilla attacks led by Francis Marion
22
What did Friedrich von Steuben, Thaddeus Kosciusko, and Marquis de Lafayette have in common?
Each came from a country led by a tyrannical ruler.
They all came from Europe to help the Americans’ cause.
They had all fought General Burgoyne at one time.
They were all from countries that were enemies of France.
23
Which battle in the Middle States was a major turning point in the Revolution?
Princeton
Long Island
Saratoga
Yorktown
24
The Virginia resolution, says the colonies were“free and independent states” was introduced by
Benjamin Franklin
Richard Henry Lee
John Adams
Thomas Jefferson
25
How long did the American Revolution last?
10 years
15 years
8 years
5 years
26
Whose name has come to mean “traitor?”
Benedict Arnold
Nathanael Greene
Charles Cornwallis
Francis Marion
27
Why was the Battle of Saratoga important?
It proved that colonists were no match for British troops.
lifted Patriot spirits&showed Europe Americans could win
It inspired Native Americans to support the Patriots.
It convinced France to maintain neutrality.
28
During the American Revolution, most Native American groups
sided with the Americans
switched loyalties often
sided with the British
remained neutral
29
Which state’s militia refused to allow African American soldiers to serve?
New York
Rhode Island
Pennsylvania
Georgia
30
The American Revolution soon inspired revolutionary movements in
Africa
France and Latin America
Canada
Poland and Russia
31
What law concerning slavery was passed in Pennsylvania in 1780?
Slaveholders could not buy additional slaves.
Slave revolts were to be legal.
Slaves were to be freed if they enlisted in Continental Army
Slaveholders had to free their slaves.

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