American Revolution

Question 1

Why did many American colonists object to paying new taxes following the French and Indian War?

Accepted Answer

They were unable to vote for those who passed these taxes.

Question 2

Which battles were British victories? Select two

Accepted Answer

New York, Quebec

Question 3

Which of the following points were made in the Declaration of Independence? Select three.

Accepted Answer

King George III passed unfair laws., King George III broke the social contract with his Americans, All people have life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.

Question 4

What was Patrick Henry’s role in the years leading up to the American Revolution?

Accepted Answer

He was an early supporter of American independence.

Question 5

In a pamphlet called ________, there was an argument against a monarchy for independence.

Accepted Answer

Common Sense

Question 6

British soldiers were confronted by 70 minutemen at ______________?

Accepted Answer

Lexington

Question 7

The British then proceeded to ________ to search for weapons.

Accepted Answer

Concord

Question 8

What event happened second?

Accepted Answer

Townshend Acts

Question 9

Following the American Revolution,_________ recognized that the US was an independent country.

Accepted Answer

Great Britain

Question 10

Which battles were American victories? Select three

Accepted Answer

Fort Sackville (Vincennes), Saratoga, Trenton

Question 11

Who was chosen by the Second Continental Congress to lead the Continental army?

Accepted Answer

George Washington

Question 12

Who was the main writer of the Declaration of Independence?

Accepted Answer

Thomas Jefferson

Question 13

_____________ received Florida after the American Revolution.

Accepted Answer

Spain

Question 14

What event happened fifth?

Accepted Answer

Intolerable Acts

Question 15

What event happened first?

Accepted Answer

Stamp Act

Question 16

Who wrote the pamphlet?

Accepted Answer

Thomas Paine

Question 17

How did many of the Iroquois nations react to the end of the American Revolution?

Accepted Answer

They moved to Canada.

Question 18

What event happened third?

Accepted Answer

Boston Massacre

Question 19

Why was the Battle of Saratoga so important?

Accepted Answer

It convinced France and Spain to join the war with Americans

Question 20

What event happened fourth?

Accepted Answer

Boston Tea Party

Question 21

How did Mercy Otis Warren support opposition to the Stamp Act?

Accepted Answer

She wrote plays criticizing the greed of British leaders.

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