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The American Revolution 1776-1783
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1
In most cases, what was NOT returned to the Loyalists after the Revolutionary War?
Loyalist' property
Loyalists' children
Patriots' children
Patriots' property
2
France signs a treaty with the United States after
Burgoyne surrenders at Bunker Hill
Burgoyne surrenders at Saratoga
Washington surrenders at Bunker Hill
Washington surrenders at Saratoga
3
Who was the composer of the Declaration of Independence?
John Adams
Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Paine
Benjamin Franklin
4
The first main section of the Declaration of Independence
details a long list of specific complaints against the King
states some general ideas about society and governement
states that King George III is "unfit to be the ruler"
declares that colonies are "free and independent states"
5
Which of the following did NOT come from Europe to help the American's (Patriot) cause?
Burgoyne
von Steuben
Lafayette
Kosciusko
6
During the American Revolution, most Native American groups
remained neutral
switched loyalties, at least once
sided with the Patriots (Americans)
sided with the British
7
Which country was the first to sign a treaty of alliance with the United States?
Spain
France
Poland
the Netherlands
8
When did "free" African Americans begin fighting for the Patriot cause?
from the beginning of the war
at the Battle of Saratoga
they did NOT participate in the American Revolution
at the Battle of Bunker Hill
9
Which battle in the Middle States was a major turning point in the American Revolution?
the Battle of Long Island
the Battle of Saratoga
The Battle of Princeton
the Battle of Yorktown
10
Which of the following phrases was originally directed at white male property owners?
"all men are created equal" (Intolerable Acts)
"all men are created equal" (Coercive Acts)
"all men are created equal" (Declaration of Independence)
"all men are created equal" (Olive Branch Petition)
11
Richard Henry Lee proclaimed that the colonies were "free and independent states" in the
Declaration of Independence
Virginia Resolution
Magna Carta
Olive Branch Petition
12
Why did Thomas Paine write
The Crisis
?
To suggest changes to the Declaration of Independence.
To encourage the Continental Army to disband.
To raise money to support colonial troops.
To raise the morale of the Patriot Soldiers.
13
How long did the American Revolution last?
just over 9 years
almost 8 years
exactly eleven years
almost 5 years
14
Which of the following marked the official end of the American Revolution?
the 1782 peace talks in Paris
the Battle of Cowpens
the Battle of Yorktown
Congressional approval of the Treaty of Paris
15
Which of the following became known as a traitor to the Patriots.
Thomas Paine
George Washington
Benedict Arnold
Arnold Marion
16
Who led the battle at sea that captured the Serapis in the Revolutionary War?
John Paul Jones
George Washington
Bernardo de Galvez
George Rogers Clark
17
How did fighting between France and Britain in Europe and the Caribbean help the Patriot cause?
It protected trade between Spain and Britain.
It left fewer British troops to fight in North America.
It freed Spain to ally with Britain.
Caribbean nations were freed to aid in the United States.
18
What event in Europe was influenced by the American Revolution?
Revolutionary leaders came to power in Great Britain.
Spain decided to free its Latin American colonies.
Parliament tightened restriction of the British Colonies.
The people of France overthrew their king and queen.
19
To declare the separation of the United States from Great Britain was the main purpose of the
Magna Carta
United States Constitution
Declaration of Independence
Olive Branch Petition
20
"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal . . . " emphasizes
the importance of your job
the importance of soldiers
the importance of taxes and acts
the importance of natural rights
21
Which of the following made the greatest contribution to the American victory at Yorktown?
guerrilla attacks led by Francis Marion
the aid of the French Naval fleet
General Greene's leadership
the discovery that Benedict Arnold was a traitor
22
German Mercenaries who were fighting for the British was defeated by George Washington at
the Battle of Trenton
the Battle of Bunker Hill
the Battle of Yorktown
the Battle of Saratoga
23
Which battle lifted the Patriot spirits and showed Europe that Americans could win?
the Battle of Saratoga
the Battle of Yorktown
the Battle of Valley Forge
the Battle of Princeton
24
The Declaration's "list of grievances" included
colonists being taxed without their consent.
colonists being forced to observe the Magna Carta.
colonists being forced to hold jury trials.
colonists being executed without a trial.
25
Which of the following was NOT a significant factor in the American victory?
skilled leadership
help from France and Spain
Geography
German and British support
