The Declaration of Independence is divided into a preamble an 3 main sections. Whats the 1st do

states some general ideas about society and government

John Adams complained that Loyalists used the prospect of independence to

frighten colonists into giving up

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

it left fewer British troops to fight in North America

Why was the Battle of Saratoga important?

lifted Patriot spirits & showed Europe Americans could win

France's 'Declaration of the Rights of MAn and the Citizen' was modeled in part on the

America'a Declaration of Indepencence

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

collecting information about British battle plans

How did Americans recat to the situation at Valley Forge?

they collected and sent food and supplies

Francis Marion led Patriots who

used guerrilla warfare against the British

What law concerning slavery was passed in Pennsylvania in 1780?

slaveholders could not but additional slaves

what was the main purpose of the Declaration

to declare the separation of the United States from Britain

Why did Thomas Paine write The Crisis?

to raise the morale of Patriot soldiers

Who were the "Havana Ladies"?

wealthy Cuban women who donated $7 million to the Army

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

In most cases, it was not returned to them

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

Congressional approval of the Treaty of Paris

How did Deborah Sampson help the Patriot cause?

she joined the army disguised as a man

Who was defeated by Washington's forces in Trenton

German mercenaries who were fighting for the British

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The Declaration of Independence is divided into a preamble an 3 main sections. Whats the 1st do
declares that the colonies are "free and independent states"
states some general ideas about society and government
states that King George must be considered "unfit to rule"
details a long list of specific complaints against thr King
2
Which of the following was NOT a significant factor in the American victory
skilled leadership
German and British support
Geography
help from France and Spain
3
John Adams complained that Loyalists used the prospect of independence to
frighten colonists into giving up
support the idea of divine right
encourage people to join militias
discourage Britain's "royal brute"
4
How did fighting between France and Britain in Europe and the Caribbean help the American cause
Caribbean nations were free to aid the United States
it left fewer British troops to fight in North America
it freed spain to ally with Britain
it protected trade between Spain and Britain
5
The words "all men are created equal" originally benefited primarily
southern white males
white males and freed African Americans
white males and white females
white, male property owners
6
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 convinced the French to maintain neutrality
It inspired Native Americans to support the Patriots
7
France's 'Declaration of the Rights of MAn and the Citizen' was modeled in part on the
America'a Declaration of Indepencence
Magna Carta
Treaty of Paris
Puritans' Mayflower Compact
8
What was Nathan Hale doing when he was captured by the British?
leading american forces to Staten Island
attempting to organize an American navy
collecting information about British battle plans
leading anti-British protests in Boston
9
The Declaration's "list of Grievances" included colonists being
forced to observe the Magna Carta
forced to hold trial by jury
executed without trial
taxed without their consent
10
Whose name has come to mean "traitor"?
Benedict Arnold
Nathanael Green
Francis Marion
Charles Cornwallis
11
How did Americans recat to the situation at Valley Forge?
They Resigned themselves to British rule
they collected and sent food and supplies
they sent letters of encouragement to Friedrich Von Steuben
they urged Mrs. Washington to beg her husband to come home
12
Which battle in the Middle States was a major turning point in the Revolution?
the Battle of Saratoga
the Battle of Yorktown
the Battle of Long Island
the Battle of Princeton
13
Who introduced the Virgina Resolution to Congress?
Thomas Jefferson
Richard Henry Lee
John Adams
Ben Franklin
14
Francis Marion led Patriots who
used guerrilla warfare against the British
laid siege to British military camps
burned down Loyalists' cities
defected to the British side
15
The American Revolution soon inspired revolutionary movements in
Africa
Poland and Russia
Canada
France and Latin America
16
What law concerning slavery was passed in Pennsylvania in 1780?
slave revolts were to be legal
slaveholders could not but additional slaves
Slaveholders had to free slaves
slaves were to be freed if they enlisted in the army
17
what was the main purpose of the Declaration
to declare the rights of the individual
to declare the separation of the United States from Britain
to list complaints against King George
to set forth the structure of the United States government
18
During the American Revolution, most Native American groups
sided with the Americans
sided with the British
switched loyalties at least once
remained neutral
19
Why did Thomas Paine write The Crisis?
to encourage the Continental Army to disband
to suggest changes in the Declaration of Independence
to raise the morale of Patriot soldiers
to raise money to support the colonial troops
20
Which of the following is NOT a reason why the Americans won the Revolution?
help from abroad
advanced technology
skilled leadership
Geography
21
Which Country was the first to sign a treaty of alliance with the United States
Poland
Spain
France
the Netherlands
22
Who is famous for vowing, "I have not yet begun to fight"
Charles Cornwallis
George Rogers Clark
Nathanael Greene
John Paul Jones
23
Who were the "Havana Ladies"?
women from cuba who volunteered to nurse American soldiers
Cuban women who became American citizens
wealthy female Cubans who owned American land
wealthy Cuban women who donated $7 million to the Army
24
Who composed the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Paine
Thomas Jefferson
Ben Franklin
John Adams
25
How long did the American Revolution last?
exactly eleven years
just over nine years
almost eight years
almost five years
26
When did free African Americans begin fighting for the Patriot cause?
they did not participate in the American Revolution
at the Battle of Saratoga
from the beginning of the war
at the Battle of Bunker Hill
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What happened to the Loyalists' property after the Revolutionary War?
It was returned to them
It was sold, with the proceeds given to them
In most cases, it was not returned to them
It was taken over by the british
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Which of the following marked the official end of the American Revolution?
the 1782 peace talks in Paris
the Battle of Cowpens
Congressional approval of the Treaty of Paris
the Battle of Yorktown
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How did Deborah Sampson help the Patriot cause?
She collected money to biuild a soldiers hospital
she took over her husbands printing company
she joined the army disguised as a man
she encouraged women to do farm work
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Who was defeated by Washington's forces in Trenton
Native Americans allied with the British
Hessians fighting for german control of the colonies
German mercenaries who were fighting for the British
British soldiers based in Princeton

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