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Grade 8 Road to the American Revolution
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1
What is the main purpose for Congress writing the Declaration of Independence?
demand that the British Parliament be disbanded
proclaim the colonies will ban entry of all English citizens
state the colonies were no longer part of the British empire
to refuse to pay British taxes
2
What is Mrs. Lashley's new granddaughters name?
Monica
Rachel
Lydia
Phoebe
3
When people refuse to buy goods from a certain source it is called...
a boycott
a rebellion
a protest
a revolt
4
Which of these groups benefited from the Proclamation of 1763?
British soldiers
American Indians
African slaves
American Colonists
5
According to the Declaration of Independence, where does the government get its power?
its Constitution
elected representatives
consent of the governed
its miltary
6
Which of these groups gained territory in North America as a result of the French & Indian War?
England
Belgium
Native Americans
France
7
The following is an excerpt from what section of the Declaration of Independence?
Post Script
List of Grievances
Preamble
Declaration of Rights
8
Before 1760, which statement best describes the colonies?
The colonies had assemblies that passed laws.
The colonies had representation in Parliament.
The colonies were united into one government.
The colonies depended upon the British government.
9
Which of these belongs in place of the question mark in the diagram below?
boycott of British goods
French and Indian War
expansion of the British Empire
Proclamationof 1763
10
Who is this man? He was the main author of the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Paine
Benjamin Franklin
John Adams
Thomas Jefferson
11
George Washington was from the colony of...
Virginia
South Carolina
Massachusetts
North Carolina
12
Which of the following NFL football team nickname was inspired by the American Revolution?
Washington
Pittsburgh
Miami
New England
13
What did the Continental Congress omit from the original draft of the Declaration?
all references to slavery
all references to military
all references to religion
all references to women
14
The individual getting tar and feathered would most likely be...
Merchant
Son of Liberty
Patriot
Tax Collector
15
Which of the following is not stated an Enlightenment idea of John Locke?
Ownership of humans
Property
Life
Liberty
16
Who would be considered a
founder
of the Sons of Liberty?
John Quincy Adams
Samuel Adams
Abigail Adams
John Adams
17
Which of the following is the best description of a
Natural Right
?
believed the colonists had the right to govern themselves
the belief that no government should exist
the unjust use of government power
common to everyone; born with not given by law
18
Which group formed the Sons of Liberty?
Native Americans
Loyalists
Patriots
Spanish Conquistadors
19
How did many of the Loyalists view the Patriots?
ungrateful rebels
foreign invaders
brave soldiers
friendly neighbors
20
Who wrote Common Sense?
William Penn
Benjamin Franklin
Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Paine
21
What became evident when the colonists and British troops clashed at Lexington and Concord?
British troops were eager to start a war with the colonies
Colonists were fighting for the right to govern themselves
The British soldiers were fearful of the colonial militia.
colonial militia was no match for the well-trained British
22
The term
repeal
means...
to refuse to buy one or more goods from a certain source
believed the colonists had the right to govern themselves
to take back or cancel a law
the unjust use of government power
23
Which of the following is
not
one of John Locke's ideas?
people are born with certain natural rights
people can establish justice & provide for thecommon defense
people form governments to protect their rights
people can overthrow governments who do not protect rights
24
The following is an image of ....
Colonial militia
British army
British navy
Colonial navy
25
Which of the following was
not
part of the Intolerable Acts?
closing Boston Harbor
closing New York harbor
taking away local government
try and force Colonists to pay for tea party tea
26
What event is the image referencing?
Boston Massacre
Concord
Lexington
Boston Tea Party
27
Look at the men who are shooting in the image. Which group of people do these men represent?
British Soliders
Patriots
Parliament
Rebellious Slaves
28
Which is
not
a part of the Declaration?
Declaration of Rights
List of Grievances
Preamble
Post Script
29
Another name for a tory.
Son of Liberty
Patriot
Spartan
Loyalist
30
What was Great Britain’s response to the Boston Tea Party?
Tea Act
Intolerable Act
Boston Massacre
Sugar Act
