Which rights expressed in the Declaration of Independence most affected how slavery was viewed?

The right to life and liberty for all.

What is a turning point?

an even that that causes important change.

What caused the colonists to call themselves Patriots or Loyalists?

whether they supported independence from Britain

Why was the Treaty of Paris important?

It officially ended the Revolutionary War.

How did the French contribute to the outcome of the war?

They sent soldiers, officers and ships

What was the main reason enslaved African Americans fought in the Revolution?

They were promised their freedom.

Which side did Native Americans choose in the Revolutionary War?

Some chose a side and others remained neutral.

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Ch 9 - The American Revolution

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1
Which rights expressed in the Declaration of Independence most affected how slavery was viewed?
The right to due process.
The right to pursue happiness.
The right of free speech.
The right to life and liberty for all.
2
What is an ordinance?
A method of measuring land
an alliance
A land that belongs to a nation.
a set of laws
3
What is a turning point?
an even that that causes important change.
A time when people try to reach an agreement.
a dance move
a place where people gather to fight
4
What caused the colonists to call themselves Patriots or Loyalists?
whether they paid taxes
the region they lived in
whether they supported independence from Britain
The football team they cheered for
5
Where did the British hope to finally defeat the colonists?
Southern colonies
Middle colonies
the frontier
New England colonies
6
How did women contribute to the war effort during the Revolution?
raised money and wrote about the war
ran farms and businesses
All of the above
fought in battles and helped soldiers
7
Why was the Treaty of Paris important?
It restored trade with Britain.
It divided the Northwest Territory.
It stated slavery would not be allowed in the Northwest.
It officially ended the Revolutionary War.
8
How did the French contribute to the outcome of the war?
They fought the British in England.
They sent bread.
They stayed in France.
They sent soldiers, officers and ships
9
What was the main reason enslaved African Americans fought in the Revolution?
They were promised their freedom.
They were promised Western lands.
They signed treaties with the British.
They wanted to move.
10
Which of these countries supported the Amercians during the Revolution?
Ireland
Mexico
France
Germany
11
Which of the following caused a shortage of British goods during the revolution?
American blockades at ports
British blockades at ports
profiteering
British boycotts of American goods
12
Which side did Native Americans choose in the Revolutionary War?
Some chose a side and others remained neutral.
Nuetral
Americans
British
13
What effect did land policies of Congress have on Native Americans?
Others formed treaties which they regretted.
All of the above.
Most lost their land.
Some fought the United States.

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