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#American RevolutionReview of the Causes and Events of the American Revolution
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1
The turning point of the American Revolution was--
Battle of Concord
Battle of Trenton
Battle of Saratoga
2
What was a major reason for development of representative government in colonies?
to provide raw materials to and market for their goods
colonists no longer under British control
distance between England and the colonies
3
Which is a grievance in the Declaration of Independence?
Colonists being forced to quarter soldiers
All the colonists have been made slaves
Colonists having to travel back and forth to England
4
Why was Plymouth established?
Religious freedom
To gain power
Gold
5
What was the main idea of the Declaration of Independence?
People have the right to rebel against an unjust government
Power of the president must be limited
US needs central government
6
Why were the Magna Carta, Mayflower Compact, and Fundamental Orders of Connecticut important?
Made all people to participate in government
Laid a foundation for self-government
Guaranteed a large militia in the colonies
7
What document officially ended the American Revolution?
Olive Branch Petition
Treaty of Paris 1783
Proclamation of 1763
8
What was George Washington's role during the American Revolution?
Major in British Army
King of Britain
Commander of the Continental Army
9
British colonists objected to the Proclamation of 1763 because they--
Did not want to share control of the fur trade with France
Feared it would provoke attacks from American Indians
Resented the limits it imposed on westward expansion
10
He introduced the Albany Plan of Union, helped write the Declaration, helped get French support
George Washington
Benjamin Franklin
John Adams
11
How did Mercantilism affect the colonist?
Prevented them from trading with other countries
Gave them lots of money
Had no effect on them
12
Importance of the year 1776
first Treaty of Paris written to end French & Indian War
Declaration of Indepedence adopted
Mayflower Compact signed
13
Why did the colonists use the slogan "No taxation without representation"?
They felt they should have to give consent
Mercantilism
They wanted their own money
14
Which is not an unalienable right?
Love
Life
Liberty
Pursuit of happiness
15
What was a major difference between the 3 colonial regions?
Political beliefs
Relations with England
Geographic conditions
16
What was the result of the Boston Tea Party?
Tea Act
Stamp Act
Intolerable Acts
17
Why didn't a plantation system develop in the New England colonies?
Rocky soil and short growing seasons
Flatlands and lack of forests
Wide coastal plains and good harbors
18
What was an important effect of the Treaty of Paris 1783?
Ohio River Valley returned to France
Britain gave ownership of land from Atlantic to Miss. River
Americans agreed make Native Americans citizens
19
Why did the British lose the during the American Revolution?
Loyalists outnumbered the patriots
Americans had a superior navy
Patriots had motivation, foreign aid, knowledge of the land
20
What event happened right after of the midnight ride of Paul Revere?
Winter at Valley Forge
Last Battle of Revolution at Yorktown
1st battle of Revolution at Lexington
21
Why was the American victory at Saratoga important?
Won French support/kept colonies from being divided into two
John Paul Jones escaped from the British Navy
British were weakened by the loss and began to withdraw
22
Which founding father was an example of civic virtue by commanding soldiers at a time of danger
Thomas Jefferson
George Washington
John Adams
23
Who supported the Stamp Act?
Colonist
British
24
Why was Jamestown founded?
To have power
Gold
Religious freedom
25
Which of the following describes the significance of Marquis de Lafayette?
captured the French city of Quebec
trained&commanded soldiers Continental Army
He led a boycott against the purchase of British goods
26
Who wears the best costumes?
Ms. Buck
Coach Davis
Mr. Carey
Ms. Davis
27
Before the American Revolution, what was the western boundary for the colonies?
Appalachian Mountains
Mississippi River
Rocky Mountains
28
Thomas Paine's Common Sense was important because it-
Argued for a Bill of Rights to be added to the Constitution
Outlined a new government
Convinced Americans to support independence
29
How did John Hancock show his commitment to the patriot cause?
By tweeting evil messages to KG3
By organizing the Sons of Liberty
By signing the Declaration of Independence
30
Which events respectively occurred in 1776 & 1783?
Battle of Yorktown, Battle of Trenton
Declaration of Ind. written, Treaty of Paris ends the war
