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Unit 4 SS American Revolution
Unit 4 SS American Revolution
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No one knows who fired the first shot to start the American Revolution, but it is known as the shot heard round theworld
Lexington and Concord
Concord
Bunker Hill
Valley forge
2
Where did the delegates from the Second Continental Congress meet?
Philidelphia
Jacksonville
Washington D.C. of course, it is the capital!
Richmond
3
What happened to slavery after the American revolution?
it was ended immediatly
The British took the slaves away.
it continued
the slaves were sent back to Africa
4
These were British weaknesses
True
False
5
What happened on July 4th, 1776? Why was this a risk?
The first draft of the declaration. Risky because they may lose it.
They made a dollar bill. Risky because of forgeries.
The final version of the Declaration was signed.This meant they may be hung
They made the constitution. Risky because they could be hung for treason.
6
What were the reactions from the colonists after the Stamp Act?
People ran for government who were spies for the Americans
People immigrated to Mexico
People began to boycott British goods
The Sons of Liberty were formed
7
What was the Treaty of Paris?
Paris is built
British promise not to attack but cross their hands behind their backs.
French agree to help with the war
an agreement between the colonists and the British to accept independance.
8
What happened in the South besides the British winning battles?
Benedict Arnold became a British soldier instead.
They lost a lot of troops
they were attacked by some abolitionist named John Brown.
They gained multiple troops and ammunition
9
What was the reaction of the colonists to the Townshend Acts? What did Britain do in fear of colonial violence?
Colonists and British hugged it out.
Colonists taxed them back. Britain fell miserably.
Colonists boycotted merchants who sold British goods. British sent troops.
Colonists boycotted. British did not care.
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Profiteering
person who loves his/her country
A large rapid rise in prices
Making a little bit of money because you found it on the street
Charging high-prices from goods that are in short supply
11
This is a weakness for the Americans
True
False
12
Who was the British General during the American Revolution?
Charles Cornwallis
John Chapman
Farmer Cornwall
George Washington
13
Person who loves his/her country
Patriot
Juvenile
Loyalist
Intrepid
14
a cannon at Fort_____
Benedict Arnold's Fort
Lexington
Tergondo
Ticonderoga
15
Understand the picture of the Boston Massacre
Red and Blue
Pew Pew Pew...big boom
Nice scenery
Colonists and British soldiers
16
How did women give hope to Americans?
Writing
all of the above
Caring for sick and wounded soldiers
Taking charge of family farms or buisnesses and cooking
17
Volunteer soldiers who fight in emergincies
farmers with some weapons
regulars
militia
minutemen
18
Who was known as the "Father of the American Navy?"
John Paul
John Paul Jones
RuPaul
JJ
19
Why did many colonists think that British taxes were unfair?
They did not have a say in government
They wanted to boycott
people were being told by the British government
They just did
20
This is the list of weaknesses for the British
False
True
21
Why did Great Britain raise the taxes on the colonists?
They thought it would be fun
They thought that money was a thing only allowed in Great Britain
They would donate it to some poor kids
They needed to pay for the French and Indian War
22
The British were able to beat the Americans because they ran out of ammunition
Lexington and concord
Bunker Phill
Paul Revere's ride
Bunker Hill
23
Who wrote the first draft to the Declaration of Independance?
Alexander Hamilton
Thomas Jefferson
James Madison
Benjamen Franklin
24
A large rapid rise in prices
Inflation
infection
Inflamation
Profiteering
25
This is a strength for the British
False
True
26
Musket balls and gun powder
Militia
bullets
Ft. Ticonderoga
ammunition
27
What did the Sons of Liberty do during the Boston Tea Party? Give the most vivid explanation
They dressed up as people and threw in tea
They dressed up as princesses and ate turkey
They decided to throw tea in the sea!
dressed up as Mohawk Indians and emptied chests of tea in a harbor&protest
28
This is a weakness for the British
False
True
29
What happened at Yorktown?
Cornwallis surrendered because of too many French guys blockading supplies.
Lafayette was fricking awesome
Hamilton got to be a general finally. (This is not in the book)
Thomas Jefferson Passed away
