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John Adams was a
Hessians fought on the side of the
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Hessians fought on the side of the
Colonists
British
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John Adams was a
patriot
loyalist
3
When did the American Revolution occur?
1775-1783
1773-1785
1754-1786
1770-1780
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The Declaration of Independence was written to explain
how Britain could win back the loyalty of the colonists.
how to end the war
the unfairness of "taxation without representation".
why it was time for the colonies to separate from Britain.
5
After their time in Valley Forge the Continental Army
was a better trained army ready to fight
decided they needed a change in leadership
went on to win at Saratoga
lost all hope
6
Why was the Battle of Yorktown so important?
They gained help from other countries
The American's won back Virginia
The war ended
The British gained funding from another country
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Who wrote the famous pamphlet Common Sense?
Benjamin Franklin
Thomas Jefferson
George Washington
Thomas Paine
8
What ended the American Revolution?
The Constitution
Declaration of Independence
Stamp act
Treaty of Paris
9
On what day was the Declaration of Independence
signed
?
July 9, 1776
July 4, 1775
July 2, 1776
July 4, 1776
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In which state did the American revolution start
Massachusetts
Virginia
Delaware
New York
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What was the Olive Branch Petition?
The defense plan of the Continental Army
The colonies final offer of peace to Britain
The colonies threatened independence
The British plan to defeat the colonists
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Which of the following is true of the Declaration of Independence?
John Adams was reluctant to vote for independence.
Convincing all delegates to support the vote for independence was easy.
There was much debate and disagreement before the Declaration was passed.
Delegates from Virginia opposed the Declaration of Independence.
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The French navy proved to be critical for the Americans at the Battle of Yorktown
False
True
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What did the Battle of Bunker Hill prove to the colonists?
The colonist army was weak and couldn't win
That they were going to win the war easily
That they couldn't fight against the British Army
They could go up against the British with a good fight.
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Who helped continental troops at Valley Forge
George Washington
Ben Franklin
Frederick Von Steuben
Cornwallis
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The phrase, "all men are created equal" is found in the
Olive Branch Petition
Crisis
pamphlet Common Sense
Declaration of Independence
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Explain the pamphlet "common sense" written by Thomas Paine
A treaty for peace between America and Britian
A pamphlet encouraging loyalists to join together
Encouraged Americans to break away from Britain and why
Encouraged British to break away from America
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Which of the following was a result of the Battle of Bunker Hill?
American morale declined.
American morale was boosted by their victory.
More Americans than British died in the battle.
More Americans joined the colonists to fight the British.
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Loyalists were loyal to the cause of independence.
False
True
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What did Washington do so his troops could survive after the Battle of Long Island?
He convinced the Continental Congress to send more money and supplies.
He moved his troops further into the city.
He recruited generals from France to train the troops.
He retreated from New York.
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What was the turning point in the American Revolution?
Saratoga
Long Island
Bunker Hill
Yorktown
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What was the result of the American revolution?
Slavery ended
The colonists killed Great Britain's king
The Boston Massacre
American Independence
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Who won the battle at Bunker HIll?
The French
The Continental Army
The British
It was a tie
24
The American Revolution started in Yorktown, Virginia?
True
False
25
Washington was a skillful leader
False
True
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Nathan Hale was a
Traitor
Winning general at Saratoga
Spy for the Americans who was captured and killed.
Delegate at the Continental Congress
27
The British strategy of divide and conquer was a success.
False
True
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Knowledge of the land and motivation
Americans
British
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Why was the Battle of Saratoga so important in the war?
The Americans got help from Mexico because of it.
The French aligned with the Americans after the victory.
Great Britain sent less troops afterwards.
The battle was the last in the Revolutionary War.
30
Who surrendered in the Battle of Yorktown
Cornwallis
Sir Henry Clinton
George Washington
William Howe
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What happened at Valley Forge?
The Greatest American naval victory of the war.
This was the home base for the British
Commander Washington's first loss
Continental Army spent a freezing winter
32
Why was the Battle of Saratoga significant?
It was the turning point in the war
It was the first British victory in a while
It was the first American loss in quite a while
It wasn't really that important
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Who won the Battle of Saratoga
The British
The Americans
34
Where was the Battle of Yorktown?
New York
Maryland
Georgia
Virginia
35
The battle of yorktown
allowed the French to gain colonial territory
was the last major battle of the American Revolution
convinced colonists to comply with British rule
showed the British that they could defeat the Patriots
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What was NOT one of the difficulties at Valley Forge?
Army was constantly attacked by Native Americans
little food or water
Army lacked shelter, clothing and supplies
Disease was wide spread
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Who wrote the Olive Branch Petition?
Colonists
Britsish
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What does the Declaration of Independence say about Britain?
The King has no authority.
Parliament is in control.
Parliament has no vote.
The King abused his power.
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What became the border of the US after the American Revolution?
Atlantic to the Pacific Ocean
Atlantic to the Colorado River
Atlantic to the Appalachian Mountains
Atlantic to the Mississippi River
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Why is the Declaration of Independence Important?
It gave freedom to the British.
It gave America freedom and helped define them as a country.
Because it allowed the British to take over America.
It gave more power to the British
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Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Samuel Adams
Paul Revere
Thomas Jefferson
George Washington
42
How did the King respond to the Olive Branch Petition?
Ignored it and didn't pass any new laws
Accepted it and made peace with colonies
Rejected it and punished colonies further
43
What did George Washington do in Valley forge
Washington spend the winter there to silence critics
Washington spend the winter there to attack the British by surprise
Washington spend the winter there to train soldiers
Washington spend the winter there because the French was helping.
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Better navy and army
Americans
Britain
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Lacked a navy
Britain
Colonists
