was a Spanish friend of the Americans

The Stamp Act was a tax on

Paper products and official documents

Why is the Battle of Saratoga considered the turning point of the American Revolution?

convinced the French and Spanish to join the Americans

Many American colonists did not like the Royal Proclamation Line of 1763 because it

Threatened to deprive them of western lands they desired

Many Americans believed taxation by Parliament was unjust because it

was done without representation of the colonists

The first skirmish of the French and Indian War occurred because

both French and the British wanted the Ohio River valley.

Explain the significance of the image

created by Ben Franklin to unify the colonies

Unalienable rights are

rights people are born with such as life and liberty

Which belief is expressed in the Declaration of Independence?

government should protect the peoples rights

What was the purpose of the Treaty of Paris 1783?

this treaty ended the American revolution

A major impact of the Boston Massacre was

colonists spread negative propaganda against England

What is significant about the battles of Lexington and Concord?

They were the first battles of the American revolution

Why is the Battle of Bunker Hill so important to the American Revolution?

colonists gained confidence they could fight the British

Washington crossing the Delaware

What was the purpose of the Olive Branch Petition?

colonists stated grievances and possible solutions

The British taxed the colonist because

they needed money after the French and Indian War

Wentworth Cheswell...

was an African American patriot who fought at Saratoga.

Which of the following was not a cause of the American Revolution?

The British wanted New England back from the colonists.

The Boston Tea Party was a significant event in history because it showed

the colonists were willing to boycott and protest

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1
Bernardo de Galvez
was the King's brother
was a Spanish friend of the Americans
was a French friend of the Americans
was a loyalist
2
The Stamp Act was a tax on
Paper products and official documents
Sugar
Stamps
glass, paint, and tea
3
Which of the following events is last in chronological order? (Think of your timeline)
Sugar Act
Declaration of Independence
Treaty of Paris 1763
Valley Forge
4
Mercy Otis Warren...
was a runaway slave.
was a loyalist.
was an African American spy.
was a patriot.
5
Why is the Battle of Saratoga considered the turning point of the American Revolution?
Native American tribes joined the war in support of British
Washington was appointed the General of the Colonial Army
the British navy suffered an embarrassing defeat
convinced the French and Spanish to join the Americans
6
Which countries allied with the Americans after the Battle of Saratoga?
Spain and England
French and Indians
France and Spain
Britain and France
7
British soldiers are known as the
Yellowjackets
Pinkjackets
Redcoats
Bluecoats
8
Many American colonists did not like the Royal Proclamation Line of 1763 because it
Withdrew the presence of British troops in the colonies
placed duty taxes on items essential to the economy.
Gave France the Mississippi Valley territory
Threatened to deprive them of western lands they desired
9
____ is a Jewish merchant who loaned money to fellow Americans during the revolution.
Marquis de Lafayette
Haym Solomon
Bernardo de Galvez
Crispus Attucks
10
The American army is called the
Continental Army
Bluecoat Army
Mainland Army
Redcoat Army
11
Many Americans believed taxation by Parliament was unjust because it
violated the English Bill of Rights
was done without the King’s approval
was done without representation of the colonists
ignored the philosophy of absolutism
12
___ was the main author of the DoI.
John Adams
George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
John Hancock
13
Name a middle colony
North Carolina
Georgia
Maryland
Massachusetts
14
Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness are...
rights your government gives you
rights you earn
supernatural rights
unalienable (natural) rights
15
This is an image of the ___ and demonstrates ___.
Boston Massacre, Bias
Battle of Saratoga, Artistic Ability
Boston Tea Party, Bias
French and Indian War, Unbiased Truth
16
___ was the leader of the Sons of Liberty.
Abigail Adams
George Washington
John Adams
Sam Adams
17
The first skirmish of the French and Indian War occurred because
the French ambushed a British detachment near Quebec City.
both French and the British wanted the Ohio River valley.
French organized Native American attacks on frontier land.
both the French and the British claimed Louisiana.
18
___ ordered his men to wait to fire until they "saw the whites of their eyes".
Howe
Burgoyne
Prescott
Cornwallis
19
Explain the significance of the image
created by Ben Franklin to unify the colonies
created by the King as a threat to the colonists
created by Paul Revere as a warning
created by Jefferson for the Declaration of Independence
20
The constitution that got the Americans through the war was called the
Declaration of Independence
Fundamental Orders of Connecticut
Bill of Rights
Articles of Confederation
21
A patriot
supports the king
supports the colonists
supports neither
supports parliament
22
These two acts were actually a series of acts...
Townshend and Coercive
Sugar and Tea
Stamp and Quartering
Intolerable and Coercive
23
Name a New England colony
Delaware
Virginia
Connecticut
Georgia
24
Unalienable rights are
rights people never have such as mansions
rights people buy such as groceries
rights people are born with such as life and liberty
rights people earn such as working or driving
25
Which belief is expressed in the Declaration of Independence?
all laws should be passed unanimously by all citizens
government should tell the people what to do
no one is born with rights, you have to earn them
government should protect the peoples rights
26
Name a southern colony
South Carolina
New Hampshire
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
27
What was the purpose of the Treaty of Paris 1783?
this treaty ended the French and Indian War
this treaty ended the Civil War
this treaty ended the American revolution
this treaty ended the French Revolution
28
Which was the final battle of the American revolution where the British surrendered?
Bunker Hill
Yorktown
Saratoga
Valley Forge
29
___ was appointed leader of the Continental Army at the 2nd Continental Congress in Philly.
Howe
Prescott
Paine
Washington
30
___ surrendered at Yorktown.
Washington
Greene
Cornwallis
King George III
31
Thomas Paine encouraged colonists to become patriots at the beginning of the war by writing
No Taxation Without Representation
The Crisis
Common Sense
All Hail the King
32
A major impact of the Boston Massacre was
colonists spread negative propaganda against England
it happened where the First Continental Congress was to meet
showed the King that the colonists would boycott goods
the colonists declared their independence directly after
33
___ said "give me liberty, or give me death"
Patrick Henry
Henry Winkler
Harry Potter
Harry Styles
34
___ reminded her husband to remember the ladies in the new government.
Martha Washington
Angela Fried
Abigail Adams
Sojourner Truth
35
What is significant about the battles of Lexington and Concord?
They were the first battles of the American revolution
Britain won both
The colonists won both
They were the final battles of the American revolution
36
Era 2: Revolution includes all of the following except...
Intolerable Acts
The Mayflower Compact
The Declaration of Independence
Boston Tea Party
37
Why is the Battle of Bunker Hill so important to the American Revolution?
the British were forced to retreat and lost the battle
colonists gained confidence they could fight the British
the Declaration of Independence was signed at Bunker Hill
thanks to Paul Revere’s warning, the colonists won
38
___ is Americas first naval hero.
John Locke
Friedrich von Steuben
Aaron Smithers
John Paul Jones
39
This is an image of
Washington crossing the Ohio
Franklin crossing the Philadelphia
Washington crossing the Delaware
Jefferson crossing the Richmond
40
What was the purpose of the Olive Branch Petition?
colonists stated grievances and possible solutions
it was an act of war
colonists were breaking up with the King
the King was breaking up with the colonists
41
The British taxed the colonist because
they did not want to tax England
they did not like the colonists
they needed money after the Revolutionary War
they needed money after the French and Indian War
42
Wentworth Cheswell...
was an African American patriot who fought at Saratoga.
was a Jewish merchant.
was killed at the Boston Massacre.
was an African American spy.
43
Where did Washington and his men camp during the winter?
Valley Forge
Georgia
Valley of Death
Bunker Hill
44
Which of the following was not a cause of the American Revolution?
The colonists were over taxed.
The British wanted New England back from the colonists.
The Boston Massacre.
The United States declared independence.
45
A loyalist
supports the colonists
supports the king
supports war
supports neither
46
The political philosophy of ___ influenced the Founding Fathers when establishing America.
James Armistead
John Locke
Ariel Gilman
Wentworth Cheswell
47
_was an African American spy during the American Revolution who pretended to be a runaway slave
Patrick Henry
James Armistead
Crispus Attucks
John Paul Jones
48
Which came first in chronological order...
Treaty of Paris 1763
Treaty of Paris 1783
French and Indian War
Boston Tea Party
49
___ quietly warned the colonists the redcoats were coming, before the battle of Lexington.
Paul Revere
Benjamin Franklin
Thomas Jefferson
George Washington
50
The Boston Tea Party was a significant event in history because it showed
the colonists were willing to boycott and protest
the colonists do not like tea
there was not enough security in the Boston Harbor
the colonists enjoy dressing up as Native Americans

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