The Patriots faced difficulties fighting the war at sea because their

naval fleet was too small to fight the British.

Why was the idea of taxation without representation so important to the revolutionary cause?

They thought that the king couldn't tax without consent.

Among the list of 10 resolutions included in the Declaration of Rights, one was to

ensure the colonists’ right to life, liberty, and property

What event led to the Patriots’ defeat of the British at Yorktown?

Cornwallis moved his troops to communicate with the Navy.

The Battle of Yorktown

was the last major battle of the American Revolution.

The Marquis de Lafayette was interested in the American Revolution because he

believed in the ideas that inspired the Revolution.

Why was the Battle of Saratoga a turning point for the Patriots?

The Patriots gained the support of France and Spain.

As Washington prepared to lead the colonists against the British, 2nd Continental Congress

attempted to make peace with King George III.

The goal of the First Continental Congress was to

state the concerns of colonists to the king.

Writing Question- Write 1 strengths and 1 weakness of each side in a chart format.

Its in your notes..., and page 127, Patriots, Redcoats

What was the main issue debated during the Second Continental Congress?

Whether to seek a peaceful or violent solution.

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1
What inspired many colonists to support independence from Britain?
Paul Revere’s ride.
The Battle of Bunker Hill.
Thomas Paine’s Common Sense.
Washington’s strong command of the Continental Army.
2
The Patriots faced difficulties fighting the war at sea because their
sailors were malnourished and many were sick.
naval fleet was old and in disrepair.
naval fleet was too small to fight the British.
sailors were brave but had difficulty following orders.
3
Why was the idea of taxation without representation so important to the revolutionary cause?
Great Britain should only tax certain items.
Britain only taxed the colonists to force them into war.
They thought that the king couldn't tax without consent.
Britain would have ended taxation in exchange for peace.
4
Among the list of 10 resolutions included in the Declaration of Rights, one was to
ensure the colonists’ right to life, liberty, and property
remind the colonists that they were British citizens
convince the colonists that they were not ready
assure the colonists that “Britain sought a peace.”
5
Thomas Paine’s pamphlet Common Sense led many colonial leaders to
understand the good sense of monarchy.
reject Enlightenment ideas.
challenge British authority.
agree to bound by British laws.
6
What event led to the Patriots’ defeat of the British at Yorktown?
Cornwallis prepared to attack a patriot force lead by French
Cornwallis moved his troops to communicate with the Navy.
Washington combined his troops with Comte de Rochambeau
A French fleet approaching from the Indies seized control
7
The Battle of Yorktown
allowed the French to gain colonial territory.
was the last major battle of the American Revolution.
showed the British that they could defeat the Patriots.
convinced colonists to comply with British rule.
8
Which battle is consideredthe first battle of the Revolutionary War?
Battle of Lexington
Battle of Boston
Battle of Concord
Battle of Breed's Hill
9
The Marquis de Lafayette was interested in the American Revolution because he
interested in obtaining land west of the thirteen colonies.
believed in the ideas that inspired the Revolution.
had been hired by the Patriots to fight as a mercenary.
wanted to turn other nations away from Enlightenment ideas.
10
Why was the Battle of Saratoga a turning point for the Patriots?
The Patriots realized they did not need foreign allies.
The Patriots gained the support of France and Spain.
The Patriots saved the army from losing enlisted men.
The Patriots got a Prussian to train the Continental Army.
11
As Washington prepared to lead the colonists against the British, 2nd Continental Congress
attempted to make peace with King George III.
released 250 British war prisoners.
prepared the troops for a fierce battle.
invested in a dozen new cannons.
12
The goal of the First Continental Congress was to
establish a colonial government to rival the king.
draft a declaration of independence from the British crown.
develop a plan for undermining the decisions of the king.
state the concerns of colonists to the king.
13
Writing Question- Write 1 strengths and 1 weakness of each side in a chart format.
Its in your notes...
and page 127
Patriots
Redcoats
14
What was the main issue debated during the Second Continental Congress?
How to plan a surprise attack against Britain.
Whether to seek a peaceful or violent solution.
Whether foreign allies would be beneficial.
How to convert more colonists to the Patriot cause.

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Chapter 4 American Revolution

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Chapter 4 American Revolution

Flashcards14 cardsFPractice quizPHost liveL

Questions 14

Answers

1
What inspired many colonists to support independence from Britain?
Paul Revere’s ride.
The Battle of Bunker Hill.
Thomas Paine’s Common Sense.
Washington’s strong command of the Continental Army.
2
The Patriots faced difficulties fighting the war at sea because their
sailors were malnourished and many were sick.
naval fleet was old and in disrepair.
naval fleet was too small to fight the British.
sailors were brave but had difficulty following orders.
3
Why was the idea of taxation without representation so important to the revolutionary cause?
Great Britain should only tax certain items.
Britain only taxed the colonists to force them into war.
They thought that the king couldn't tax without consent.
Britain would have ended taxation in exchange for peace.
4
Among the list of 10 resolutions included in the Declaration of Rights, one was to
ensure the colonists’ right to life, liberty, and property
remind the colonists that they were British citizens
convince the colonists that they were not ready
assure the colonists that “Britain sought a peace.”
5
Thomas Paine’s pamphlet Common Sense led many colonial leaders to
understand the good sense of monarchy.
reject Enlightenment ideas.
challenge British authority.
agree to bound by British laws.
6
What event led to the Patriots’ defeat of the British at Yorktown?
Cornwallis prepared to attack a patriot force lead by French
Cornwallis moved his troops to communicate with the Navy.
Washington combined his troops with Comte de Rochambeau
A French fleet approaching from the Indies seized control
7
The Battle of Yorktown
allowed the French to gain colonial territory.
was the last major battle of the American Revolution.
showed the British that they could defeat the Patriots.
convinced colonists to comply with British rule.
8
Which battle is consideredthe first battle of the Revolutionary War?
Battle of Lexington
Battle of Boston
Battle of Concord
Battle of Breed's Hill
9
The Marquis de Lafayette was interested in the American Revolution because he
interested in obtaining land west of the thirteen colonies.
believed in the ideas that inspired the Revolution.
had been hired by the Patriots to fight as a mercenary.
wanted to turn other nations away from Enlightenment ideas.
10
Why was the Battle of Saratoga a turning point for the Patriots?
The Patriots realized they did not need foreign allies.
The Patriots gained the support of France and Spain.
The Patriots saved the army from losing enlisted men.
The Patriots got a Prussian to train the Continental Army.
11
As Washington prepared to lead the colonists against the British, 2nd Continental Congress
attempted to make peace with King George III.
released 250 British war prisoners.
prepared the troops for a fierce battle.
invested in a dozen new cannons.
12
The goal of the First Continental Congress was to
establish a colonial government to rival the king.
draft a declaration of independence from the British crown.
develop a plan for undermining the decisions of the king.
state the concerns of colonists to the king.
13
Writing Question- Write 1 strengths and 1 weakness of each side in a chart format.
Its in your notes...
and page 127
Patriots
Redcoats
14
What was the main issue debated during the Second Continental Congress?
How to plan a surprise attack against Britain.
Whether to seek a peaceful or violent solution.
Whether foreign allies would be beneficial.
How to convert more colonists to the Patriot cause.