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1
Jefferson argued in the Declaration that governments derive their power from
The people
God
Parliament
The military
2
British attracted slave support by promising to free them
True
False
3
Which of the following newspaper headlines described the significance of the events at Yorktown?
“The Americans Gain two Crucial Allies.”
“The French have Surrendered to the Spanish.”
“English Parliament has Repealed the Stamp Act.”
“The Fight for Independence is Over”
4
Which battle was a major turning point during the war?
Yorktown
Valley Forge
Saratoga
Trenton
5
Developed by the Natives and used by colonists this type of tactic emphasize hit-and-run to keep your opponent unaware
Guerilla Warfare
Blitzkrieg
Line Tactics
Trench Warfare
6
What was the author's purpose in writing "Common Sense?"
The author was trying to convince people to be loyal to England
The author was trying to persuade people to boycott Britain
The author was trying to convince people to declare independence.
The author was trying to convince people to buy tea.
7
Where did General William Howe arrived in the colonies?
Boston
New York
Philiadelphia
Charleston
8
What happened to the Loyalists after the Revolution?
They went back to their normal lives
They moved to Britian
They moved to Canada
They went into hiding
9
The “shot heard round the world” refers to
The Boston Massacre
The Declaration of Independence
The Battle of Lexington and Concord
The Boston Tea Party
10
How many percent were "Undecided" in the Colonies
60%
40%
20%
10%
11
The Continental Army faced great hardships and lost nearly 2,000 soldiers without fighting a battle at
Saratoga
Yorktown
Valley Forge
Trenton
12
On Christmas night, Washington and his troops crossed the
Chesapeake Bay
Trenton River
Hudson River
Delaware River
13
Why didn't Washington let African American join?
He was afraid they were spies
He didn't want the army to be a safe haven for the runaways
He didn't; he allowed them from the start
He felt they were weak
14
What solgan was used against British taxation
Yay Tax
Down with the King
No Taxation Without Representation
Tax Evasion
15
During the beginning of the Revolution, African Americans were able to join the Continental Army
False
True
16
Trapped between the American Continental Army and the French fleet the final British defeat came at which battle?
Yorktown
Trenton
Saratoga
Princeton
17
When was the American Revolution
1775-1783
1755-1763
1773-1785
1776-1783
18
Which of these statements best describes the progress of the war?
The British won every battle till the final one.
In the beginning, the Americans were outmatched, but they improved.
The British lost many battles against the disciplined American soldiers
The Colonists overrid the British, defeating them at the Battle of Yorktown
19
In the United States, the Marquis de Lafayette is best known for
Being a spy for the Colonists
Commander of the French troops that allied with the Colonists
Being a spy for the British
General of the British army that surrendered at Yorktown
20
Who was the Commander in Chief for the Colonists?
Lord Cornwallis
George Washington
John Adams
Thomas Jefferson
21
The British hired French missionaries to fight for them in the Revolutionary War.
False
True
22
What was the result of the Treaty of Paris in 1783?
Americans were stopped from moving west of the Appalachian Mountains.
The colonists won representatives in the British Parliament
The United States extended the western border to the Mississippi River.
African-Americans who were serving in the army were granted citizenship.
23
How did Thomas Jefferson contribute to the success of the American Revolution?
He was the main author of the Declaration of Independence.
He captured King George III, and forced the British Army to surrender.
He helped in negotiating the Treaty of Paris with Britain to end the war.
He helped with food and supplies to troops during winters at Valley Forge.
24
What was a result of Battle of Trenton?
Loss of support for independence
A defeat in American forces
More recruits for Continental Army
British surrenders
25
Why was the 1777 Battle of Saratoga a turning point in the Revolutionary War?
It forced Britain to recognize its former colonies as an independent nation
It convinced British commanders that the war was futile and a waste of time
It was the first American victory and boosted morale for Continental Army
It convinced the French to ally with the United States against Britain
26
Thomas Paine’s 1776 pamphlet
Common Sense
Encouraged colonists to rebel and create a republican government
All of the above
Claimed Britian is not helping the Colonies
United the colonists against Britain
27
The European nations helped the Colonists since the beginning
False
True
28
All of the following gave Americans an advantage over the British in the Revolutionary War
except
Military supplies
Geography
Patriotism
Alliance
29
The Colonies had a Contnental Army from the very beginning
True
False
30
The British had many advantages in the war including
Homefield Advantage
Popular support
Strong Navy and Army
Ally with the French
