Why did the Americans win at Yorktown?

Cornwallis was trapped by land and sea

Why did Americans resent British taxes?

Americans did not elect representatives to Parliament

In the US, Marquis de Lafayette is important because

Fighting for US & training soldiers at Valley Forge

What is the meaning of Thomas Paine American Crisis?

Future generations will thank soldiers

Which statement best describes the ideas of John Locke?

Government power comes from the people

As a result of the Treaty of Paris 1763

France lost all its possessions in North America

Baron von Steuben's role in the revolution was

At Valley Forge, he assisted Washington to train soldiers

What is the major cause of the French and Indian war in North America?

English & French were in conflict over the Ohio River Valley

When Thomas Paine wrote his famous work "American Crisis", what was the reason?

Americans retreated from New York due to British invasion

The Proclamation Line of 1763 helped lay the groundwork for the American Revolution

Interfered with colonial claims to western lands

The reaction of the British to American protest to the Stamp Act was to

Repeal the law and try another one

A major reason for the American victory at Saratoga?

Willingness to use guerilla tactics & targeting of officers

What were terms of Treaty of Paris 1783?

US all lands east of Miss. River except Canada & Florida

How did the French and Indian War contribute to the American Revolution?

After the war, the British were broke and had to raise taxes

The Treaty of Paris, 1783

Granted US independence from Britain & lands to Mississippi

What did the Americans gain with French aid?

Money, troops, and naval support

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1
Why did the Americans win at Yorktown?
None apply
Better supply lines
Cornwallis underestimated the power of the American army
Cornwallis was trapped by land and sea
2
The first battle of the American Revolution
Boston Massacre
New York
Boston Tea Party
Lexington
3
Why did Americans resent British taxes?
Americans did not elect representatives to Parliament
Great Britain did not protect Americans from Indians
American colonists unhappy keeping aristocrats in luxury
People living in Great Britain did not pay any duties
4
Colonial reaction to the Stamp Act was
Boycotts of British goods
Tarring & feathering of tax collectors
All apply
A protest group, Sons of Liberty organized
5
In the US, Marquis de Lafayette is important because
Aiding the French Resistance against Britain
He gave away secrets to the British
His role in the XYZ Affair in French government
Fighting for US & training soldiers at Valley Forge
6
What is the meaning of Thomas Paine American Crisis?
Americans cannot win
It is time to surrender
Future generations will thank soldiers
7
Which statement best describes the ideas of John Locke?
There should be separation of church & state
Government should be divided between three branches
Men & women born free and equal
Government power comes from the people
8
Britain passed this direct tax leading to boycotts and the Sons of Liberty determined to end it
Stamp Act 1765
Intolerable Acts
Sugar Act 1764
Townshend Acts
9
As a result of the Treaty of Paris 1763
Spain's colonies in North America were transferred to France
France lost all its possessions in North America
British gained Florida & Canada & was sole power N. America
New York was returned to the Dutch
10
In the DOI, who did the Americans blame for the revolution?
Parliament's oppressive laws
British merchants
The king's ministers, they refused to negotiate
King George III unlawful acts
11
Americans became angry when the British passed this law restricting western settlement
Webster-Ashburton Agreement
Proclamation Line of 1763
39th parallel
Line of Demarcation
12
Baron von Steuben's role in the revolution was
He warned Americans the British were coming
He lost the Battle of Saratoga
At Valley Forge, he assisted Washington to train soldiers
He led Washington's spy ring in New York
13
This tax was especially hated because it was a direct tax
Intolerable Acts
Molasses Act
Sugar Act
Stamp Act
14
What is the major cause of the French and Indian war in North America?
Indians were fighting settlers moving onto their lands
English & French were in conflict over the Ohio River Valley
French angry over English attempts to take over fur trade
None are correct
15
When Washington crossed the Delaware, he read this document to the men
None of the above
American Crisis
Declaration of Independence
Common Sense
16
When Thomas Paine wrote his famous work "American Crisis", what was the reason?
Americans retreated from New York due to British invasion
None of the answers apply
The odds of winning were on the American side
The Americans were suffering from a smallpox epidemic
17
The Proclamation Line of 1763 helped lay the groundwork for the American Revolution
Interfered with colonial claims to western lands
Granted greater religious freedom to Catholics
Levied new taxes on imports from Europe
They repealed citizen complaints
18
Where did Washington & soldiers endure frozen, harsh, and starving conditions during the war?
Mount Joy
Brandywine
Ticonderoga
Valley Forge
19
The turning point battle of the revolution
Saratoga
Yorktown
Princeton
Lexington
20
The reaction of the British to American protest to the Stamp Act was to
Send more troops
Repeal the law and try another one
21
What led to the Franco-American Alliance of 1778?
American success at spying on British
None apply
American victory at Saratoga
American victory at Princeton
22
A major reason for the American victory at Saratoga?
Strong leadership
British lack of gunpowder & loss of supply lines
Poor leadership
Willingness to use guerilla tactics & targeting of officers
23
What were terms of Treaty of Paris 1783?
US all lands to Appalachian Mountains
None are correct
US all lands of North America except Spanish lands in west
US all lands east of Miss. River except Canada & Florida
24
How did the French and Indian War contribute to the American Revolution?
After the war, the British were broke and had to raise taxes
The colonies faced dire financial collapse
None apply
Afterwards, colonies needed protection from Great Britain
25
The Treaty of Paris, 1783
Promised Loyalists would keep their lands
Ended French holdings in North America
Granted US independence from Britain & lands to Mississippi
Became a major cause of the Mexican War
26
Britain responded to the Boston Tea Party by
All apply
Putting limits on colonial actions
Quartering more troops
Shutting down the port of Boston
27
What did the Americans gain with French aid?
None apply
Money, troops, and naval support
Nothing but moral support
A powerful ally that kept British busy in Europe

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