Why are boycotts such an effective means of protesting British policies?

Because they caused economic hardships for British merchants

What was the purpose of Thomas Paine’s literary work, Common Sense?

Get ordinary citizens to support the independence movement

Jefferson's "life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness" was most influenced by what?

John Locke’s idea’s on Natural Rights

What was a grievance in the Declaration of Independence?

Colonists could not have their own legislative bodies

Why was John Paul Jones considered a hero of the Revolution?

Commanding a victory at sea against the British Navy

According to the Declaration of Independence, the main purpose of government is to…

Protect the right of individuals

The colonial cry for "consent of the governed" is a response to what grievance?

Taxation without representation

Why is the battle of Saratoga known as the turning point in the American Revolution?

The American victory convinced France to help America

What did the victory at Yorktown mean for the Americans?

The Continental Army has won the revolution

What is included in the Declaration of Independence

Grievances the American colonists had against King George

Abigail Adams wrote her husband saying "Remember the Ladies" to...

Push for women's rights in the new country

July 4, 1776, is an important date in American history because on that day—

The Declaration of Independence was adopted

Which of the following was an important effect of the Treaty of Paris 1783?

American took territory from the Atlantic to the Mississippi

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1
Why are boycotts such an effective means of protesting British policies?
Because they ended trade between the colonies
Because they caused economic hardships for British merchants
Because they banned products from other European nations
Because they forced Britain to remove most troops
2
Winter of 1777 / Starvation and disease / Time of training / best describes what event?
Valley Forge
YorkTown
Saratoga
Lexington and Concord
3
The “shot heard ‘round the world” fits best with which battle?
Lexington and Concord
Yorktown
Valley Forge
Saratoga
4
What was the purpose of Thomas Paine’s literary work, Common Sense?
Dissolve America’s alliance with France and Spain
Push for a peaceful resolution to the Revolutionary War
Get ordinary citizens to support the independence movement
Persuade citizens to put their trust in England and the King
5
Jefferson's "life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness" was most influenced by what?
John Locke’s idea’s on Natural Rights
Jonathon Edward’s sermons on salvation
King George’s belief in Divine Right
William Penn’s views on Religious toleration
6
What was a grievance in the Declaration of Independence?
Colonists could not hold public office
Colonists were denied British citizenship
Colonists HAD to serve in the British Army
Colonists could not have their own legislative bodies
7
Who is the Frenchman who came to help Washington train his army?
John Locke
James Armistead
Wentworth Cheswell
Marquis de Lafayette
8
Inalienable rights are rights that...
That people earn by demonstrating loyalty to their country
That people after they join the army
That people receive when they become citizens of a country
That people are born with
9
Why was John Paul Jones considered a hero of the Revolution?
Preparing the strategy for the American victory at Yorktown
Getting France to provide military assistance to the U.S.
Leading the evacuation of D.C. during the British Invasion
Commanding a victory at sea against the British Navy
10
According to the Declaration of Independence, the main purpose of government is to…
Ensure the stability of a country’s economy
Provide strong military leadership
Protect a nation from foreign invasions
Protect the right of individuals
11
The colonial cry for "consent of the governed" is a response to what grievance?
Housing British soldiers
Unreasonable search and seizure
Banning town meetings
Taxation without representation
12
Why is the battle of Saratoga known as the turning point in the American Revolution?
The British victory showed Americans their strength
The American victory convinced France to help America
The British could no longer fight the colonists
Washington surprised attack the Hessians
13
What did the victory at Yorktown mean for the Americans?
The Continental Army has won the revolution
The U.S. has overtaken the French for the Ohio River Valley
The winter at Valley Forge has ended
English Parliament has repealed the Stamp Act
14
What is included in the Declaration of Independence
Motivations for European colonization in America
Grievances the American colonists had against King George
Reminders of reasons the Pilgrims left England for America
Reasons colonists started the French and Indian War
15
Abigail Adams wrote her husband saying "Remember the Ladies" to...
Finalize the military strategy at Yorktown
Help get women to fight in the Revolution
To raise money for the continental army
Push for women's rights in the new country
16
July 4, 1776, is an important date in American history because on that day—
The U.S. Constitution was adopted
Cornwallis surrendered to the Continental Army
The Battle of Saratoga was fought
The Declaration of Independence was adopted
17
Which of the following was an important effect of the Treaty of Paris 1783?
Americans acknowledged the King’s authority over them
Americans agreed to grant citizenship to Native Americans
Canada and the Ohio River valley were returned to France
American took territory from the Atlantic to the Mississippi
18
Which event would be the LAST event of the Revolution?
Treaty of Paris 1763
Treaty of Paris 1783
Lexington and Concord
Yorktown

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