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The American Revolution War People, Battles And Declaration of Independence
The American Revolution War People, Battles And Declaration of Independence
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1
Who led the Sons of Liberty onto ships and dumped tea?
John Adams
Paul Revere
Patrick Henry
Samuel Adams
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How did the British use the Atlantic Coast against the colonists during the Revolutionary War?
They did not allow fishing.
They closed the ports and blocked supplies from Europe.
They threw tea off the boats in protest.
They allowed the Americans to send boats out to sea.
3
Benedict Arnold switched sides. Which group would have thought Benedict Arnold was right to switch sides?
New York Giants
Priests
Quakers
Loyalists
4
Who was the colonist who's famous speech said "Give me liberty or give me death!"
Patrick Henry
Thomas Jefferson
Samuel Adams
George Washington
5
Which of the following helped the Americans win the war?
They knew they had the support of all the colonists.
They knew the land where they were fighting.
They had better weapons and supplies.
They had a large army and navy.
6
Who created the political cartoon, "Join or Die?"
Benjamin Franklin
Paul Revere
George Washington
King George III
7
Why do Americans have a holiday called Independence Day on the fourth of July?
to honor American soldiers
to honor the birth of the country
to celebrate Halloween
to honor the new year
8
Who was the main author of the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
King George III
Samuel Adams
Benjamin Franklin
9
Who is the main author of the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
Benjamin Franklin
George Washington
John Hancock
10
"Life, Liberty, and Pursuit of Happiness" is found in the
Constitution
Common Sense
Declaration of Independence
Articles of Confederation
11
Which country provided aid to the Americans during the Revolutionary War?
Mexico
New Zealand
France
Italy
12
What event has been called "the shot heard around the world"?
Paul Revere's Midnight Ride
The lightening rod by Benjamin Franklin
The fighting that took place at Lexington and Concord
The first shot of the Civil War
13
Who imposed a series of taxes on colonists to pay off debt?
King Charles I
King George III
King Henry II
King Edward VIII
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Gage sent troops to capture arms and ammunition being stored by the colonists. What was this first battle?
Yorktown
Bunker Hill
Saratogo
Lexington
15
This battle marked the end of the Revolutionary War. This battle took place at:
Atlanta Braves game
Charleston
Savannah
Yorktown
16
Who took a midnight ride to warn colonists about the British?
Paul Revere
Thomas Jefferson
Patrick Henry
Benedict Arnold
17
The commander of the first continental army and the first President of The United States of America
Benjamin Franklin
George Washington
John Adams
King George III
18
"All men are created equal." What did this mean to the colonists?
The colonists needed to disobey King George III.
Only the Parliament should have freedom.
Washington was the leader of the Swainsboro Tigers'
The people were as important as the king.
19
What lawyer represented the British after the Boston Massacre?
Paul Revere
Patrick Henry
John Adams
Samuel Adams
20
How did Americans use the physical geography of the colonies to their advantage?
They walked to battle in straight lines in open fields.
They climbed the mountains.
They closed all ports.
They hid in forests and attacked by surprise.
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Why did the colonial leaders believe it was important to write the Declaration of Independence
The colonists wanted to remain in England.
The colonists wanted to have thier first Thanksgiving feast with the king.
They wanted to be free from King George III unreasonable laws.
The colonists wanted to write Mrs. Valorie an essay.
22
Patriot troops were _______________________.
part of the most powerful army in the world
well trained
loyal to the British
inexperienced in fighting
23
Who is known as a traitor during the Revolution?
Paul Revere
John Adams
Benedict Arnold
Patrick Henry