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Chapter 4 US History I
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1
What is the significance of the Battle of Yorktown?
It convinced colonist to comply with British rule.
showed the British that they could reduce their numbers and win.
It allowed the French to gain colonial territory.
it was the last major battle of the American Revolution
2
Among the list of 10 resolutions included in the Declaration of Rights, one was to
ensure the colonists' right to "life, liberty, and property."
convince the colonist that they were "not ready to challenge Britain."
assure the colonist that "Britain sought a peaceful resolution."
remind the colonist that they were British citizens "entitled to rights."
3
What inspired colonists to draft the Declaration of Independence?
the Battle of Bunker Hill
Paul Revere's ride
Thomas Paine's Common Sense
Washington's strong command of the Continental Army
4
Native Americans mostly sided with the ____ in supporting the war effort.
Patriots
British
5
As a result of the First Continental Congress
King George agreed to comply with the majority of colonists' demands.
the Declaration of Rights was drafted.
a Declaration of Independence was drafted.
colonist agreed to comply with the majority of British rules.
6
Common Sense, a pamphlet written by ___, inspired colonial leaders challenge British authority.
Thomas Paine
Patrick Henry
7
Colonists who chose to side with the British were known as
Redcoats.
Whigs.
Loyalists.
Patriots.
8
Opinions of the Second Continental Congress delegates were
completely at odds and fail to come to a consensus
always in agreement
somewhat divided on minor details
far from unified but open to compromise
9
The winter at ____ was a difficult time for the Continental Army, which lacked protection and supplies.
Valley Forge
Fort Schuyler
10
British troops, also known as ____, made easy targets as they retreated from Boston.
Loyalists
Redcoats
11
As ______ prepared to lead the colonists against the British, Congress tried to make peace with King George III.
George Washington
Paul Revere
12
The rejection of the Olive Branch Petition led to the meeting of the First Continental Congress.
False
True
13
Bernardo de Galvez was one of many foreigners hired to fight as a mercenary.
True
False
14
The main issue debated during the Second Continental Congress was whether foreign allies would be beneficial.
False
True
15
Thousands of slaves signed on with the British Army because they were promised their freedom.
True
False
16
The Battle of Lexington is important because it
resulted in so many British casualties.
forced colonist to comply with British rule.
was the first battle of the Revolutionary War.
was the longest battle of the Revolutionary War.
17
The Declaration of Independence did not address the rights of Native Americans.
True
False
18
As a result of 1783 Treat of Paris, land west of the 13 Colonies was given to France.
True
False
19
The Battle of ______________ was a turning because the Patriots gained the support of France, Spain, and Holland.
Bunker Hill
Saratoga
20
What delegate from Virginia encouraged colonist to fight for independence from Britain in support for the Patriots?
Thomas Jefferson
Paul Revere
George Washington
Patrick Henry
