Many Americans believed taxation by Parliament was unjust because it

was done without representation of the colonists

John Paul Jones was awarded the Congressional Gold Medal in honor of his valor for what reason?

Commanding a victory at sea against the British Navy

The first skirmish of the French and Indian War occurred because

both French and the British wanted the Ohio River valley.

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

convinced the French to form an alliance with the colonies

What was the purpose of the Treaty of Paris 1763?

this treaty ended the French and Indian War

British colonist objected the Proclamation of 1763 because they

Resented the limitations imposed on Westward Expansion

The biggest impact of the Boston Massacre was

colonists spread the message the British were cruel tyrants

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

The British were bullied by the colonists.

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

the colonists were willing to take risks to show their anger

Explain the significance of the image

created by Franklin to unify the colonies

rights people are born with such as Life or liberty

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

accumulate gold and silver from other countries.

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

colonists were surprised to see the British at Lexington

Which side did the African Americans fight for during the war?

Both the Patriots and the British

Who is Molly Pitcher?

Female carried pitchers of water to soldiers & shot cannons

The Quartering Act did what?

Forced colonist 2 provide shelter & food to British Soldiers

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

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

colonists gained confidence they could fight the British

The British taxed the colonist because

they needed money after the French and Indian War

Washington crossing the Delaware

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1
What was the name of the Acts that led to Revolution?
Tea Act
Acts of America
Intolorable Acts
Broke Acts
2
Which was the final battle where the British surrendered?
Saratoga
Yorktown
Bunker Hill
Valley Forge
3
Many Americans believed taxation by Parliament was unjust because it
violated he English Bill of Rights
was done without representation of the colonists
ignored the philosophy of absolutism
was done without the King’s approval
4
Which country decided to help America against the British?
England
France
Mexico
Portugal
5
John Paul Jones was awarded the Congressional Gold Medal in honor of his valor for what reason?
Commanding a victory at sea against the British Navy
Persuading France to provide military assistance to U.S.
Preparing the strategy for the American victory at Yorktown
Leading the evacuation of Washington DC during the invasion?
6
The first skirmish of the French and Indian War occurred because
both French and the British wanted the Ohio River valley.
the French ambushed a British detachment near Quebec City.
both the French and the British claimed Louisiana.
French organized Native American attacks on frontier land.
7
The name of the colonists' army is
Mainland Army
Bluecoats
Redcoats
Continental Army
8
The colonists burned this British ship
Gaspee
Mayflower
Santa Maria
Battleship
9
A patriot
supports war
supports neither
supports the king
supports the colonists
10
Name a middle colony
North Carolina
Massachusetts
Maryland
Georgia
11
Why is the Battle of Saratoga considered the turning point of the American Revolution?
the British navy suffered an embarrassing defeat
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
12
What was the purpose of the Treaty of Paris 1763?
this treaty ended the Boston Massacre
this treaty ended the French Revolution
this treaty ended the Civil War
this treaty ended the French and Indian War
13
This person warned the colonists the British were coming
Benjamin Franklin
Thomas Jefferson
Paul Revere
George Washington
14
British colonist objected the Proclamation of 1763 because they
feared it would provoke attacks from the Native Americans
Wanted to be able to trade freely with foreign nations.
did not want to share the fur trade with France
Resented the limitations imposed on Westward Expansion
15
Where did the greatest number of enslaved Africans end up after their ocean voyage?
Brazil
Spanish colonies
the Caribbean
North American colonies
16
The Second Continental Congress appointed who to lead the Continental Army?
John Adams
Patrick Henry
George Washington
Sam Adams
17
The biggest impact of the Boston Massacre was
showed the King that the colonists would boycott goods
happened where the First Continental Congress was to meet
the colonists declared their independence directly after
colonists spread the message the British were cruel tyrants
18
During the winter Washington stayed where with his soldiers?
Valley Forge
Valley of Death
Bunker Hill
South Carolina
19
Name a tax that was placed on the colonists
Stamp
Car
Furniture
Cloth
20
The Tax that pushed the colonist to revolt?
Royal Proclamation of 1763
Townshend Act
No West Act 1763
Only East Act
21
Which of the following was not a cause of the American Revolution?
The United States declared independence.
The British were bullied by the colonists.
The Boston Massacre.
The colonists were over taxed.
22
A loyalist
supports the king
supports neither
supports the colonists
supports war
23
The Boston Tea Party was a significant event in history because it showed
there was not enough security in the Boston Harbor
the colonists do not like tea
the colonists were willing to take risks to show their anger
the colonists enjoy dressing up as Native Americans
24
Explain the significance of the image
created by Paul Revere as a warning
created by Jefferson for the Declaration of Independence
created by the King as a threat to the colonists
created by Franklin to unify the colonies
25
Natural rights are
rights people are born with such as Life or liberty
rights people never have such as mansions
rights people buy such as groceries
rights people earn such as working or driving
26
Mercantilists believed that to become wealthy and powerful, a country had to
steadily raise prices and taxes.
constantly increase production from within their country.
accumulate gold and silver from other countries.
find new overseas markets.
27
Why did the colonists lose the Battle at Lexington against the British?
British army had 70 men but colonists had gathered 400 men.
colonists were surprised to see the British at Lexington
Colonists were warned the British were coming
The British did not have enough ammunition to keep fighting
28
Which side did the African Americans fight for during the war?
Neither they ran away
Both the Patriots and the British
The British
The Colonies
29
Who is Molly Pitcher?
Sewed the American Flag
Female carried pitchers of water to soldiers & shot cannons
Painted pictures of the war while happening
Manned the home while soldiers were away.
30
Which battle was the turning point of the revolution?
Saratoga
Yorktown
Concord
Bunker Hill
31
The Quartering Act did what?
Forced colonist 2 provide shelter & food to British Soldiers
None of these
Forced colonist to give a quarter to British Sholdiers
Taxed all printed materials
32
The triangular trade route was between these 3 continents.
North America, Europe, Africa
Africa, Asia, Australia
Africa, North America, South America
Australia, Asia, South America
33
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
change happens if the gov't does not respect people’s rights
people have more rights i they money
all laws should be passed unanimously by all citizens
34
Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness” are called
mercantilism
divine rights
natural rights
salutary neglect
35
Why is the Battle of Bunker Hill so important to the American Revolution?
the Declaration of Independence was signed at Bunker Hill
British were unprepared and were forced to retreat
thanks to Paul Revere’s warning, the colonists were won
colonists gained confidence they could fight the British
36
What are the three regions of colonies?
Southern, New England, Middle
Middle Lower, Upper
Southern, Northern, Middle
Southern, Lower, Upper
37
This is an image of
Boston Massacre
Boston Tea Party
French and Indian War
Battle of Saratoga
38
The first battles of the American Revolution occurred at?
Lexington and Boston
Boston and Philadelphia
Boston and Concord
Lexington and Concord
39
Name a tax that was placed on the colonists
Cereal
Silverware
Coffee
Sugar
40
The British taxed the colonist because
they needed money after the Revolutionary War
they did not like the colonists
they did not want to tax England
they needed money after the French and Indian War
41
The British soldiers are known as the
Yellowjackets
Pinkjackets
Redcoats
Bluecoats
42
Thomas Paine believed colonists should ____________ Britain.
fight with
break from
unite with
stay neutral to
43
This is an image of
Franklin crossing the Philadelphia
Washington crossing the Delaware
Washington crossing the Ohio
Jefferson crossing the Richmond

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