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American Revolution 8th Grade
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8th Grade UNIT# 2
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1
Whose concepts did Jefferson draw upon as he drafted the Declaration of Independence?
Benjamin Franklin's
Samuel Adams's
Marquis de Lafayette's
John Locke's
2
The formation of the Sons of Liberty was a response to
the Townshend Acts.
the Quartering Act.
the Stamp Act.
the Intolerable Acts.
3
These types of tactics emphasize hit and run staying on the move to keep your opponent confused
Blitzkrieg
trench warfare
line tactics
Guerrilla tactics
4
During which event did the first fighting between redcoats and minutemen occur?
Boston Massacre
Battle of Bunker Hill
Battle of Monmouth
Battle of Lexington
5
Which event confirmed American independence and set the boundaries of the new nation?
the New Jersey Plan
the British surrender at Yorktown
the Treaty of Paris
the Olive Branch Petition
6
Duties on materials from Britain such as glass,paint, and paper were passed by Parliament
Quartering Act.
Stamp Act.
Intolerable Acts.
Townshend Acts.
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The involvement of the Marquis de Lafayette in the war meant that
American troops would gain reinforcements.
George Washington had failed as a leader.
France would dictate the terms of the peace treaty.
American troops would now be better trained.
8
Who wrote a pamphlet called Common Sense, arguing for American independence?
Thomas Paine
John Locke
Samuel Adams
General Thomas Gage
9
The low point of the Revolutionary War for the Continental Army was
the battle at Cowpens, South Carolina.
the Boston Massacre.
the battle at Saratoga, New York.
the winter at Valley Forge.
10
One direct result of the Intolerable Acts was
the split between Loyalists and Patriots.
the Battle of Bunker Hill.
the convening of the First Continental Congress.
the Boston Tea Party.
11
Samuel Adams called April 19, 1775, "a glorious day for America" because
fight for independence had begun at Lexington and Concord.
the Stamp Act had been repealed.
the Declaration of Independence had been adopted.
Treaty of Paris had been signed recognizing U.S. indep.
12
The document that was crucial in changing public opinion to support independence was
the Olive Branch Petition.
Thomas Paine's Common Sense.
an account of the Battle of Lexington.
John Locke's Two Treatises on Government.
13
The Continental Army scored its first and much-needed victory at
New York City.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Albany, New York.
Trenton, New Jersey.
14
Which of the following men helped to found the Sons of Liberty?
George Washington
William Franklin
King George III
Samuel Adams
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What did the Townshend Acts bring about?
direct taxes on legal documents
the closing of Boston Harbor
indirect taxes on imported goods
relief from taxes on tea
