Why was it unfair that the British taxed the colonists, especially passing the Stamp Act?

The colonists had no representation in Parliament.

Why did the Second Continental Congress issue the Declaration of Independence?

It declared independence because Britain denied rights.

Why was Common Sense such an important document?

It explained why independence was worth fighting for.

What was the main outcome of the Battle of Yorktown?

General Cornwallis surrendered ending the war.

Why was the Stamp Act repealed by the British?

They were losing money due to colonists boycotting goods.

What is true about African Americans during the war?

They played a large role in the Patriot war effort.

What was the biggest advantage of capturing Fort Ticonderoga?

Patriots gained control of 59 cannons.

After signing the Declaration, the 2nd Continental Congress members felt....

nervous about being found guilty of treason.

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Ch. 5: The American Revolution

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1
What event in the picture took place on March 5, 1770?
Boston Tea Party
Tea Act
Townshend Act
Boston Massacre
2
Why was it unfair that the British taxed the colonists, especially passing the Stamp Act?
The stamp taxes were less for Native Americans.
The colonists had their own taxes to pay.
The king was only taxing the poor colonists.
The colonists had no representation in Parliament.
3
Giving food and shelter to other is called what?
quarter
militia
repeal
treason
4
Which of the following were the first two battles of the Revolutionary War?
Trenton and Valley Forge
Yorktown and Fort Ticonderoga
Lexington and Concord
Savannah and Charleston
5
After which battle did the French join the Patriots in the fight against Britain?
Valley Forge
Charleston
Saratoga
Lexington
6
Why did the Second Continental Congress issue the Declaration of Independence?
It declared independence because Britain denied rights.
Congress wanted an American monarchy
France convinced the Congress to declare war on Britain.
They wanted to recognize Britain's dominance of the colonies
7
Why was Common Sense such an important document?
It declared independence from the British.
It gave the Native Americans their land back.
It explained why independence was worth fighting for.
It was the surrender of the Patriot army to the British.
8
What was the main outcome of the Battle of Yorktown?
Nathaniel Green led surprise raids against the British Army.
General Cornwallis surrendered ending the war.
Benedict Arnold betrayed the Patriots and helped the British
The French joined the war effort.
9
In 1773 Parliament passed what act that caused colonists to throw tea into the harbor?
Tea Act
Townshend Act
Intolerable Act
Stamp Act
10
Among many roles played by women, one was to bring water to the troops. What were they called?
Molly Pitcher
Martha Washington
Phillis Wheatly
Tina Thermos
11
Why was the Stamp Act repealed by the British?
They had repaid all of their war debts.
Parliament deemed it to be unconstitutional.
They were losing money due to colonists boycotting goods.
Native Americans began to rebel.
12
The name of the letter sent to King George III in an attempt to settle things peacefully was?
The Treaty of Paris
The Olive Branch Petition
The Townshend Act
The Stamp Act
13
Why did the British not address the colonists' issues even after it was clear they would fight?
They thought they had the right to control the colonies.
All of the above.
They didn't believe the colonies had any special rights.
They thought they could easily defeat the colonies.
14
Many Patriots decided to join the army after what two victories lead by George Washington?
Lexington and Concord
Trenton and Princeton
Yorktown and Valley Forge
Savannah and Charleston
15
What is true about African Americans during the war?
They played a large role in the Patriot war effort.
Most enslaved African Americans chose to remain in slavery.
They were sent back to Africa so they couldn't help British.
They fought with Native Americans for control of the land.
16
What was the biggest advantage of capturing Fort Ticonderoga?
The Patriots surrendered to the British Army.
Patriots gained control of 59 cannons.
The Patriots gained control of the entire New York region.
The French decided to join the war after that battle.
17
The agreement that officially ended the Revolutionary War was called what?
The Treaty of Versailles
The Treaty of Paris
The Treaty of Boston
The Treaty of England
18
After the Boston Tea Party, the British passed a series of harsh laws. What were they called?
The Intolerable Acts
The Townshend Acts
Common Sense
The Olive Branch Petition
19
After signing the Declaration, the 2nd Continental Congress members felt....
excited to go and fight a war against Britain.
nervous about being found guilty of treason.
happy to be done with it.
confident that Britain would give them independence.
20
Which of the following is another word for cancel.
effigy
repeal
tariff
petition

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