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US1.6 American Revolution
US1.6 American Revolution
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1
Which person did NOT play a key role in the American Revolution?
John Smith
John Adams
Benjamin Franklin
George Washington
2
Benjamin Franklin did all of the following EXCEPT-
Gained French support for American Independence
Rode to warn the colonists that the British were marching.
Helped frame the Declaration of Independence
Was a prominent member of the Continental Congress
3
One reason why the colonists beat Great Britain was because they had:
great leadership
cool hats
more soldiers
more horses
4
Who gave a speech to the colonists in Virginia saying "Give me liberty or give me death!"?
Henry Patrick
Henry Adams
Patrick Henry
John Henry
5
One reason why the colonists beat Great Britain was because they were:
sneaky
stinky
fighting for land, principles, and beliefs
tired of fighting
6
According to the Declaration of Independence, what do people create to protect their rights?
Clergy
Governments
Militias
Police Stations
7
___________________________ was the British general who surrendered at Yorktown.
Baron von Steuben
Benedict Arnold
Horatio Gates
Lord Cornwallis
8
One reason why the colonists beat Great Britain was because they got:
help from France, Spain, and other countries
some food
better at fighting as time went on
game
9
What was the Treaty of Paris?
A document ending the French and Indian War
A document declaring American independence from Britain.
A document stating Britain recognized American independence.
A document declaring American independence from France.
10
Who was the main author of the Declaration of Independence?
Paul Revere
George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Paine
11
Which of the following made purchasing various paper items expensive for colonists?
The Stamp Act
The Tea Tax
The Paper Act
The Intolerable Acts
12
Which battle caused the French to give the Patriots support and was considered a turning point?
Saratoga
Yorktown
Great Bridge
Lexington and Concord
13
Which of the following was NOT an advantage the colonists had over Britain in the revolution?
Colonists were fighting for their own land and beliefs.
The colonial armies had strong leadership.
France was supporting the colonists with money and ships.
The colonists had been fighting wars their whole lives.
14
Which of the following is John Adams NOT known for?
Defending British Soldiers after the Boston Massacre
A member of the Sons of Liberty
Gave a speech in Richmond which inspired Southern colonists.
Helped draft the Declaration of Independence
15
What is Paul Revere famous for?
Making loud speeches against British taxes.
Riding to warn the colonists about the British.
Making beautiful tea pots.
Helping to write the Declaration of Independence
16
Which was NOT a reason Phillis Wheatley is well known?
She died in poverty.
She was a former slave.
She was an African American poet.
She supported American Independence.
17
Which was NOT a source of dissatisfaction among the colonists when it came to British rule?
Trade with Canada
No representation in Parliament
Unfair taxes
The Proclamation of 1763
18
Which of the following is NOT a key philosophy of the Declaration of Independence?
Government gets power from the people it governs.
People have the right to a fair trial.
People establish governements to protect their rights.
People have certain unalienable rights.
19
Which event was NOT part of the American Revolution?
The Battle of Yorktown
The Battle of Saratoga
The Battle of New Orleans
The Boston Tea Party
20
Who was the King of England during the Revolutionary era?
King George III
King Henry VIII
King Arthur
King James I
