Which of the following occurred at Fort Vincennes (Fort Sackville)?

George Rogers Clark controlled most of the frontier

According to the Declaration of Independence, when can people overthrow their government?

When the government violates their natural rights

Which of the following was the importance of the Battles of Saratoga?

Convinced France to join the war effort

What role did the Sons of Liberty play in the fight for independence?

They used violent and peaceful protests against the British

According to the Declaration of Independence, what is the job of the government?

To protect people's natural rights

Which of the following is true about Nathanael Greene?

He was a pacifist who still fought in the war

Which of the following is NOT a reason why the Battles of Saratoga were a turning point?

Ended the war in the north completely

What was the purpose of the Proclamation of 1763?

Keep peace between settlers and Native Americans

What was the importance of the Battle of Trenton?

Boosted morale and kept soldiers fighting into the next year

What role did Thomas Paine have in the American Revolution?

He wrote Common Sense, encouraging people to fight

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1
Which group of foreigners assisted the British?
Hessians
Spanish
French
Russians
2
When did the American delegates decide to fight for their freedom?
Albany Plan for Union
Second Continental Congress
Declaration of Independence
First Continental Congress
3
Which of these events caused Great Britain to pass the Intolerable Acts?
Boston Tea Party
Albany Plan of Union
Battle of Bunker Hill
Boston Massacre
4
What role would this person have MOST likely played in the war?
Pacifist
Patriot
Hessian
Loyalist
5
Which of the following occurred at Fort Vincennes (Fort Sackville)?
George Rogers Clark controlled most of the frontier
Saratoga happened right afterwards
Britain surrendered Fort Detroit
Canada became British territory
6
This picture shows the surrender of Cornwallis. Where are they?
Saratoga
Trenton
Yorktown
Charles Town
7
According to the Declaration of Independence, when can people overthrow their government?
When the military has too much control
When taxes become too high
When the government violates their natural rights
Whenever they want to
8
Which of the following was the importance of the Battles of Saratoga?
Convinced France to join the war effort
Happened after the Treaty of Paris
Last major battle; Britain surrendered after
Boosted morale right before the new year
9
What role did the Sons of Liberty play in the fight for independence?
They wrote the Declaration of Independence
They used violent and peaceful protests against the British
All American generals in the war were part of this group
This secret society sent messages to colonists
10
According to the Declaration of Independence, what is the job of the government?
To protect people's natural rights
To make everyone equal
To keep everyone safe from evil
To provide free education for all
11
Which act forced American colonists to house British soldiers?
Writs of Assistance
Sugar Act
Boston Housing Act
Quartering Act
12
Which of the following is true about Nathanael Greene?
He led the French navy
He was the leading American general in the entire war
He was the leading British general of the south
He was a pacifist who still fought in the war
13
Why did Great Britain pass the Stamp Act?
to weaken the colonies power
to create a new tariff
to replace the Tea Act
to pay for troops in America
14
What was the purpose of this etching by Paul Revere?
Teach the truth about the Boston Massacre
Gain support for the Boston Tea Party
Repeal taxes
Spread anti-British propaganda
15
Which of these was a strength of George Washington?
Best educated general in the field
Had a stronger army
Polite to everyone around him
Learned from his mistakes
16
Which of the following is NOT a reason why the Battles of Saratoga were a turning point?
Ended the war in the north completely
Boosted American morale
Prevented the isolation of New England
Assistance of the French and Spanish
17
When was the Declaration of Independence signed?
July 2, 1776
December 16, 1773
July 4, 1776
March 5, 1770
18
What was the purpose of the Proclamation of 1763?
Avoid conflict between French and British
Make money by selling the Appalachian Mountains
Give Canada to Great Britain
Keep peace between settlers and Native Americans
19
What did the writs of assistance do?
reduced imports
assisted with trade
allowed for searches of homes
raised taxes
20
What was the importance of the Battle of Trenton?
Boosted morale and kept soldiers fighting into the next year
Largest victory in the north
Final battle of the war
Created a cease fire in the South
21
What role did Thomas Paine have in the American Revolution?
He wrote Common Sense, encouraging people to fight
He co-wrote the Declaration of Independence
He was the leading General in the war besides Washington
He led the American troops at Saratoga

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