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American Revolution: 8th grade
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1
The Declaration of Independence did not address the rights of Native Americans.
True
False
2
What does the US motto
"E pluribus unum"
mean
"justice for all"
"united as one"
"out of many, one"
"life and liberty"
3
Thousands of African Americans fought with the British because they offered to end slavery
False
True
4
How was fighting in the South different than in the North
North the Patriots won, South the British won
North had more sea battles while the South was just brutal
North had tough fighters, while the South was brutal
The North was hand to hand, while the South was at sea
5
Jefferson felt it was their right to break away because he didn't believe in social contract
False
True
6
Main issue debated during the 2nd Continental Congress was whether foreign allies would help
True
False
7
The ideas in Common Sense were bold because most of the world was ruled by monarchs
False
True
8
Which of these explanations does
NOT
account for why the British set their sights to the South
Slaves could be turned against the coloniests
They could use brutal tactics because news travels slow
The South was full of Loyalists
Northern colonies were giving the British a hard time
9
What was the main issue debated during the 2nd Continental Congress?
how to plan a surprise attack on Britain
whether foreign allies would be needed
how to convert more colonists to the Patriot cause
whether to seek a peaceful or violent solution
10
Thousands of slaves fought with the British in return for what?
Washington wouldn't pay them
British pledged to put an end to the institution of slavery
British offered freedom to any slave
British forces were better trained and equipped
11
Common Sense
was written by:
Thomas Paine
George Washington
12
The idea that the colonies had the right to break away from Britain was
Rights of royal subjects
Contract of the governed
Social Contract
Mayflower Compact
13
As a result of the Treaty of Paris of 1783, land west of the 13 colonies was given to France.
False
True
14
The Battle of Trenton was different because the Patriots went on the offensive
False
True
15
How did the relationship between American and Britain change after the war?
Britain recognized America as independent
All of them
America's trade rights were recognized
Britain recognized America's ability to colonize west
16
The Declaration of Rights included what?
Assure the colonists Britain seek a peaceful solution
Convince colonists they were not ready to fight Britain
Remind the colonists that they were entitled to rights
Ensure the colonists have life, liberty, and property
17
Colonists who chose to side with the British were known as
Whigs
Redcoats
Loyalists
Patriots
18
Who leads the Continental Army against the British?
George Washington
Paul Revere
19
The Battle of Yorktown
Showed the British that they could defeat the Patriots
Was the last major battle of the American Revolution
Convinced colonists to comply with British rule
Allowed the French to gain colonial territory
20
Thomas Paine's Common sense led colonists to
Challenge British authority
Agree to bound by British laws
Reject Enlightenment ideas
Understand the good sense of monarchy
21
Most Native american group sided with which side during the war?
American
British
22
In
Common Sense
Thomas Paine argued that laws should be made by
Kings and Queens
Church Leaders
Male Landowners
Citizens
23
the 1st Continental Congress was far from unified in their opinions and open to compromise
False
True
24
How did the Patriots battle at sea?
Had allies that fought for them
Hired mercenaries to fight for them
Lots of small one on one battles
One large battle
25
The British searched for a major storehouse of colonial weapons rumored to be located where?
Saratoga
Concord
26
Which battle is considered the first battle of the Revolutionary War?
Lexington
Bunker Hill
Concord
Yorktown
27
The Battle of Trenton was different from previous battles because the Patriots
went on the offensive
emerged victorious
fought at night
took prisoners
28
Why was the idea of taxation without representation important to the war?
Britain would have ended taxation if peace was kept
Britain only taxed the colonists to force them into war
The king violated their rights by taxing w/o their consent
Colonists believed Britain should only tax certain items
29
Delegates to the 2nd Continental Congress decided what
Pay George Washington
Gather foreign allies
Create the Continental Army
Minting a new currency
30
The Patriots faced difficulties fighting the war at sea because their
naval fleet was to small to fight large battles
naval fleet was old and in disrepair
sailors were brave but had difficulty following orders
sailors were malnourished and sick
31
According to the Declaration, where does a person get these rights from?
"Creator"
"Parents"
"Ms. Ream"
"King George"
32
Why was the Battle of Saratoga a turning point for the Patriots
They realized they did not need foreign allies
They saved the army from losing enlisted men
They got a Prussian to train the army
They gained support from France and Spain
33
Which battle was a turning point in the war for the Patriots by gaining European support?
Saratoga
Bunker Hill
34
who was the main author of the Declaration of Independence
George Washington
John Adams
Thomas Jefferson
Benjamin Franklin
35
The closing of the port of Boston led to the meeting of the what?
American Congress
First Continental Congress
36
The nickname for the British soldiers as they returned from Lexington and were easy targets.
Loyalists
Redcoat
37
The winter at Valley Forge was a difficult time for the Continental Army because
had just lost several important battles
refused to drill and train
began to turn against the Revolution
lacked supplies and protection
38
What set backs did the Patriots face in the west?
The lands was unexplored and unknown to the Patriots
They had not won over many Native American allies
They had difficulty following orders
They had trouble persuading Indian leaders to remain neutral
39
What did the Battle of Bunker Hill prove to the colonists?
George Washington is a capable leader
They are weak and need better training
That Britain can be beat
Britain has better supplies and equipment
40
When the Patriots stayed here they struggled because of the harsh winter and lack of supplies.
Valley Forge
Fort Schuyler
41
the goals of the First Continental Congress was to
develop a plan for undermining the king
establish a colonial government to rival the king
state the concerns of colonists to the king
draft a declaration of independence form Britain
42
Which of these was
NOT
a result of the Treaty of Paris in 1783
Great Britain recognized the independence of the US
Land west of the 13 colonies was given to France
The war was officially over
America's borders were set
43
People who were loyal to the crown
Loyalist
Patriot
44
Where did soldiers search for a secret stockpile of weapons that the Patriots were hiding
Boston
Bunker Hill
Concord
Lexington
45
A result of the Continental Congress was
the Declaration of Rights was drafted
colonists agreed to comply with the British rules
drafting the Declaration of Independence
King George agreed to comply with the colonists demands