What was Patrick Henry's goal in Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death?

He wanted colonists to fight against Britain.

Which of the following was a cause of the American Revolution?

Introduction of new taxes and laws without a voice in the government

Why was the Boston Massacre portrayed so horribly in the colonies?

The colonists wanted to make the British look bad.

Which was an economic motivation behind the American Revolution?

The colonists felt it was unfair to be taxed without representation

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Unit 2 American Revolution Part 1

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1
Which was Thomas Paine's literary contribution during the revolutionary era?
US Constitution
Common Sense
Declaration of Independence
Concord Hymn
2
What was Patrick Henry's goal in Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death?
He wanted colonists to join the French.
He wanted colonists to compromise with Britain.
He wanted colonists to pay for the dumped tea.
He wanted colonists to fight against Britain.
3
Which of the following was a cause of the American Revolution?
Withdrawal of French troops
Introduction of new taxes and laws without a voice in the government
Disputes over slavery in America
Spanish expansion into British lands
4
Which belief is included in the Declaration of Independence?
All men are created equal.
The purpose of government is to provide for common defense.
America must make peace with Britain.
America must expand to the Pacific Ocean.
5
Which of the following was a cause of the Revolution?
Disagreements over taxes
Restrictions on travel
Restrictions on freedom of expression
Lack of religious freedom
6
Which of the following describes the colonial reaction to the British after the French and Indian War?
Resentment and resistance
enthusiasm and excitement
Quiet pride
casual indifference
7
Why was the Boston Massacre portrayed so horribly in the colonies?
The colonists wanted to make the British look bad.
The British soldiers slaughtered the colonists.
The colonists unfairly attacked the British.
The British captain had been accused of killing colonists before.
8
According to the Declaration of Independence, what is the most important job of the government?
Provide healthcare
Provide a president
Protect our rights
Provide military protection
9
Which conflict was between patriots and loyalists and centered on taxes to pay for French and Indian War?
American Revolution
American Civil War
WWII
WW I
10
Who does Thomas Jefferson blame for all of the problems listed in the Declaration of Independence?
Sam Adams
Paul Revere
Sons of Liberty
King George III
11
Which was an economic motivation behind the American Revolution?
The colonists wanted to be able to use indentured servants
The colonists felt it was unfair to be taxed without representation
The colonists wanted to be able to import more natural resources.
The colonists wanted to strengthen the value of their dollar

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