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1
England had a strong desire to increase control over its colonies because...
it would make them look better
they liked to boss people around
they wanted to leave their country and move to the colonies
it would increase their power in the world
2
One basic principle of the Declaration of Independence is...
religion should be separate from government
every colonist should run for political office
governments cannot take away certain rights
education should be the main goal of government
3
The Continental Army surprised the British at the Battle of _______?
Yorktown
Trenton
Saratoga
Bunker Hill
4
Who was elected to lead the Continental Army?
Benjamin Franklin
George Washington
Alexander Hamilton
Thomas Jefferson
5
Whose signature became famous for being so big?
Thomas Jefferson
John Hancock
Ben Franklin
George Washington
6
Paul Revere's famous ride to warn colonists occurred before which Revolutionary War event?
Battle of Lexington and Concord
Battle of Yorktown
Battle of Bunker Hill
Boston Massacre
7
The "Shot heard round the world" was from which battle?
Battle of Trenton
Battle of Saratoga
Battle of Lexington and Concord
Battle of Yorktown
8
The British army had....
A strong navy
all of the above
A well-trained army
More money compared to the colonies
9
Who was the main author of the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
Benjamin Franklin
Paul Revere
Patrick Henry
10
Thomas Paine's pamphlet "Common Sense" demonstrated these beliefs...
The colonists should remain loyal to Britain
Colonists should wait to declare independence
The colonists should rule themselves
The colonists should simply give up
11
Who was the British King during the war?
George III
George I
Edward V
Edward III
12
With England's strict control over the colonies, many colonists became:
Rebellious and wanted England to hear their ideas
Happy that someone is making the decisions.
Discouraged and moved to France
tired of it all and wanted to go home
13
This occurred when colonists were shot after teasing British soldiers
Battle of Lexington and Concord
Boston Massacre
Boston Tea Party
Battle of Saratoga
14
Which of the following was NOT a significant factor in the American victory?
Skilled leadership
Geography
Help from France
Support from China
15
Which describes Valley Forge?
Lack of clothing, supplies, and food
Over 2,500 Continental Army soldiers died without fighting
Pennsylvania
All of the above answers are correct
16
Which was a strength of the
Continental Army
?
All of the above were strengths of the Continental Army
Familiar with the land
Strong leadership
Guerilla warfare tactics
17
America received foreign aid (help) from which country?
France
England
Portugal
Spain
18
Which American general turned traitor and joined the British?
Benito Mussolini
Thomas Jefferson
Benedict Arnold
John Hancock
19
Which Revolutionary War battle is known as the "turning point" of the war?
Battle of Saratoga
Battle of Trenton
Battle of Sarasota
Battle of Yorktown
20
The Declaration of Independence is written in 3 parts. The introduction is called...
the Preamble
the Introduction
the Unalienable Rights
the Grievances
