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1
Even though the American militia lost the Battle of Bunker Hill, what did they gain?
milita members and confidence
smallpox and weapons
clothing and shoes
experience and battle plans
2
Why was the Declaration of Independence written?
To establish a list of rules for American citizens to follow
To state the reasons why the Sons of Liberty threw tea into Boston Harbor
To form a system of government that wouldn’t be ruled by a king
To inform Great Britain that America was separating from British rule
3
In the battle strategy used at Cowpens and Guilford Courthouse, who was on the second line?
the officers
the militiamen with muskets
the main force of soldiers
the riflemen
4
Why is the “Join or Die” cartoon propaganda?
it shows the consequences of being a Loyalist
it tries to convince Americans to join the militia
it tries to change the colonists opinions about the American Revolution
it tries to persuade the colonies to unite during the French and Indian War
5
Which of the following is true about the Intolerable Acts?
5 laws known as the Coercive Acts in Britain
5 laws known as the Coercive Acts in America
were punishment for the American Revolution
were punishment for the Boston Massacre
6
Which document gave the Federal government the most power...
Both
Neither
US Constitution
Articles of Confederation
7
How did the Sons of Liberty signal that they were going to meet?
a scarf tied to the liberty tree
a letter written in invisible ink
putting up a liberty pole
a hat worn by the Sons of Liberty members
8
What part did the Marquis de Lafayette play in the Revolution?
He demanded high pay and special tents at Valley Forge
He convinced France to ally with the US and fought with America
He led troops in the Battle of Bunker Hill
He organized the militia in the Battle of Lexington and Concord
9
In the Revolution, which side did African Americans fight for?
Spanish and Germans
Americans and British
African Americans didn't fight in the Revolution
just the American side
10
What were the main points in the Treaty of Paris?
Britain still had control of all fishing in the Mississippi River
The 13 colonies were free and independent states; Americans could move west
Americans could still not move west since England owned the land
America could only trade with British companies
11
Who defended the Boston Massacre soldiers in court?
Paul Revere
John Adams
Samuel Adams
John Hancock
12
Which of the following statements is true about Loyalists?
they wanted to remain British citizens
they wanted to be independent from Britain
they wanted to avoid conflict and war
they were colonists in Spain
13
Which situation demonstrates a boycott?
burning down the house of the governor
shooting a British soldier
joining the colonial militia
refusing to buy British tea
14
Which document had 3 branches of government...
US Constitution
Both
Neither
Articles of Confederation
15
Which document stated that Congress could NOT tax the citizens...
US Constitution
Neither
Both
Articles of Confederation
16
Which of the following statements is true about Neutralists?
they were colonists in Spain
they wanted to be independent from Britain
they wanted to avoid conflict and war
they wanted to remain British citizens
17
Which document made all states agree before an amendment could be made...
Articles of Confederation
US Constitution
Neither
Both
18
Which article from the Treaty of Paris is still enacted today?
Article 2- boundaries allow for westward expansion
Article 3- Britain still has control of fishing in the Mississippi River
Article 1- America is an independent country
Article 4- America can only trade with British companies
19
What were the conditions at Valley Forge like during the winter of 1777-1778?
the men had plenty to eat
men had warm clothes, shoes, and blankets
cold, wet, and snowy
everyone was happy and healthy
20
Which document created a Supreme Court...
Neither
US Constitution
Articles of Confederation
Both
21
What was strange about the Battle of Germantown?
heavy fog caused Americans to fire at each other
American soldiers wore Native American blankets to cover themselves
the Americans thought they were at Breed’s Hill
the British wore wigs and long dresses to disguise themselves
22
How did Benedict Arnold become a “traitor” to America during the Revolution?
He started selling American secrets to the British
He took Fort Ticonderoga with Ethan Allen and the Green Mountain Boys
He formed a plot to surrender at Valley Forge
He acted as a double agent for the British and the French
23
Which document had a foundation for government...
US Constitution
Both
Neither
Articles of Confederation
24
Which document had a weak Congress...
Neither
US Constitution
Both
Articles of Confederation
25
Which document allowed amendments to be made...
Both
Neither
US Constitution
Articles of Confederation
26
What treaty signaled the official end of the American Revolution?
Treaty of Versailles
Treaty of Paris
Treaty of Surrender
Treaty of Boston
27
Which document written by King George III started the colonists’ distrust of the British?
Declaration of Independence
The Constitution
Articles of Confederation
Proclamation of 1763
28
Which document gave states the most power...
Both
US Constitution
Neither
Articles of Confederation
29
What was the name of the act that taxed tea?
Townshend Act
Stamp Act
Tea Act
Intolerable Acts
30
Which of the following took place during the 2nd Continental Congress?
met to respond to the Intolerable Acts
met for one month
acted like a government
met to respond to the Boston Tea Party
31
What did “camp followers” do during the Revolution?
loaded rifles and shot muskets
follow the army camp and help take care of the soldiers
acted as George Washington's servants at Valley Forge
acted as the camp surgeon and stitched up soldiers’ wounds
32
Washington remains the only President in American history to…
die in office
serve as President for more than two terms
be elected unanimously
live at his own home, Mt. Vernon, during his presidency
33
What happened on the night of the Boston Massacre?
soldiers were shot at by colonists
8 men were killed
took place on December 16, 1773
British soldiers opened fire on a group of colonists
34
What happened on October 9, 1781?
The last great battle of the Revolution, the Battle of Yorktown, was fought
The French started to consider that they might lose the Revolution
The American army was surrounded by British and French troops
American colonists threw snowballs at British soldiers
35
Which document had a Congress...
Neither
Articles of Confederation
Both
US Constitution
36
What group was a secret political organization that protested against British taxes before the American Revolution?
Patriots
Sons of Liberty
Camp Followers
The Five Riders
37
Why was Thomas Paine’s “Common Sense” pamphlet important?
it convinced undecided colonists that independence from Britain was best
it convinced Patriots that staying British citizens was best
it persuaded Loyalists to join with the militia and fight for freedom
it persuaded the French to ally with the Sons of Liberty
38
Which of the following took place during the 1st Continental Congress?
met to respond to the Intolerable Acts
printed money, got loans, raised an army
met multiple times over 6 years
acted like a government
39
What were the British hoping to accomplish in Lexington and Concord?
capture John Hancock and Samuel Adams, and take militia's weapons
prevent the Patriots from stealing canons from Ticonderoga
capture John Adams and Samuel Prescott, and take militia's weapons
prevent Paul Revere from warning the militia
40
Who warned the militias in Lexington and Concord that the British army was on the move?
George Washington
William Penn
Paul Revere
Samuel Adams
41
Which of the following statements is true about Patriots?
they wanted to avoid conflict and war
they wanted to remain British citizens
they were colonists in Spain
they wanted to be independent from Britain
42
Why did the British impose the Stamp Act?
to help pay for the French and Indian War
as punishment for the Boston Tea Party
to help pay for the American Revolution
as punishment for the Boston Massacre
43
What was the Boston Tea Party?
a protest where colonists boarded British ships; threw tea into the ocean
an angry mob that burned dolls of tea ship captains in effigy
boycotts where colonial women made tea and wouldn’t give any to the British
a Boston tradition of drinking American tea instead of British tea
44
Why did George Washington decide to camp at Valley Forge?
to allow Camp Followers to come and see their loved ones
to expose his soldiers to smallpox and make them immune
to protect themselves against the Hessians
to keep an eye on the British in Philadephia and defend themselves
45
Why is April 19, 1775 a significant date in the American Revolution?
George Washington became general of the Continental Army
Battle of Lexington and Concord happened on this date
the “shot heard round the colonies” was fired
signaled the ending of the Revolution
46
Who was America’s biggest ally in the Revolution?
Germany
England
Spain
France
47
Who was Molly Pitcher?
the milita’s surgeon who tended to the sick and wounded
the wife of a colonial soldier who acted as a spy for America
brought pitchers of water for her husband who was firing a cannon
a British spy who would gathered secrets during tea parties
48
Which document gave Congress control of trade and taxes...
US Constitution
Neither
Both
Articles of Confederation
