Which of the following BEST explains why the British surrender at Saratoga was a turning point in the war?

It showed that the Americans had a chance to win.

Why did the colonists object to the Stamp Act?

they had no voice in the decision to create the tax

Which of the following was one of Benjamin Franklin's MAIN roles in the war?

He helped negotiate the Treaty of Paris.

Why were the battles of Lexington and Concord so significant?

They signaled the beginning of the American Revolution.

How did Benjamin Franklin help the United States win its independence?

by convincing other countries to help the United States

Based on your knowledge of who wrote the Declaration of Independence, who is shown presenting it in the painting?

John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, and Thomas Jefferson

Which of the following statements represented American colonists' opposition to the British Stamp Act of 1765?

"No taxation without representation"

In 1766, Parliament repealed the Stamp Act. Why did they do this?

It caused colonists to boycott British goods, and Britain lost money.

Why were the outcomes of the Battles of Lexington and Concord important to the American war effort?

Victories in these battles gave soldiers confidence they could win the war.

What is the MAIN reason the American revolutionaries were able to defeat the British at the Battle of Saratoga?

The British armies failed to cooperate with each other.

What do the natural rights of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness have in common?

They are rights that all people are born with.

In what way was George Washington important to the American Revolution?

He was commander in chief of the Continental Army.

What action did King George take in response to the Boston Tea Party?

The Coercive Acts were passed, resulting in the closing of Boston Harbor.

When did the authors of the Declaration of Independence believe that people should form a new government?

when their government takes away their natural rights

Based on the Declaration of Independence, why did the colonists want to be independent from Great Britain?

The British took away the colonists' natural rights.

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1
Which American Revolutionary War hero was later considered a traitor?
James Armistead
John Paul Jones
Nathan Hale
Benedict Arnold
2
Which of the following BEST explains why the British surrender at Saratoga was a turning point in the war?
It gave the American army enough supplies to last the rest of the war.
It gave Britain's remaining war plans to the Americans.
It showed that the Americans had a chance to win.
It was the last battle fought in the North.
3
Why did the colonists object to the Stamp Act?
they had no voice in the decision to create the tax
they did not agree with what the money would be spent on
they felt the British had no business telling them where they could settle
they thought that American businesses would be harmed
4
Who wrote the first draft of the Declaration of Independence?
George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
Benjamin Franklin
James Madison
5
The outcome of which battle convinced the French to fully support the United States in the American Revolution?
the Battle of Concord
the Battle of Yorktown
the Battle of Lexington
the Battle of Saratoga
6
The rights to life, liberty, and property are based upon which of the following?
constitutional amendments
natural law
the will of the people
state and federal law
7
Which of the following was one of Benjamin Franklin's MAIN roles in the war?
He spied on the British in New York.
He helped negotiate the Treaty of Paris.
He provided supplies to the Continental Army.
He won a naval battle in the North Sea.
8
Why were the battles of Lexington and Concord so significant?
They were George Washington's first battles as a general.
They were the last battles of the French and Indian War.
They convinced the British king to lower taxes in the colonies.
They signaled the beginning of the American Revolution.
9
How did Benjamin Franklin help the United States win its independence?
by spying for the colonists while serving in the British Army
by serving as the president of the United States
by leading the Continental Army to victory on the battlefield
by convincing other countries to help the United States
10
What was a right of English citizens that the colonists in North America believed they were being denied?
freedom from taxation
the ability to own land
representation in government
freedom to practice any religion
11
Based on your knowledge of who wrote the Declaration of Independence, who is shown presenting it in the painting?
James Madison, Patrick Henry, and George Washington
Charles Cornwallis, Alexander Hamilton, and Thomas Paine
Samual Adams, Benedict Arnold, and Paul Revere
John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, and Thomas Jefferson
12
Which of the following statements represented American colonists' opposition to the British Stamp Act of 1765?
"No direct taxation without reason"
"No billing without notice"
"No news without due process"
"No taxation without representation"
13
In 1766, Parliament repealed the Stamp Act. Why did they do this?
It placed a tax on all communications, making it expensive to receive news.
It placed a tax on all British exports, reducing trade.
It caused colonists to boycott British goods, and Britain lost money.
It caused colonists to buy only British goods, reducing the amount of goods
14
Who is remembered for the statement "Give me liberty or give me death!"
John Adams
Thomas Jefferson
George Washington
Patrick Henry
15
Why were the outcomes of the Battles of Lexington and Concord important to the American war effort?
The success of George Washington showed that he could help the colonist win
The results of the battles convinced France to join the fight.
Major losses in these battles convinced King George to negotiate.
Victories in these battles gave soldiers confidence they could win the war.
16
Which Founding Father wrote most of the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
George Washington
John Hancock
Benjamin Franklin
17
Which of the following is NOT a natural right that Thomas Jefferson states all men are "endowed by their Creator with"?
the pursuit of happiness
life
the right to bear arms
liberty
18
What is the MAIN reason the American revolutionaries were able to defeat the British at the Battle of Saratoga?
The British were caught by surprise and confused.
The Americans were more familiar with the land.
The British armies failed to cooperate with each other.
The American armies had more soldiers and better weapons.
19
What do the natural rights of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness have in common?
They are rights that people earn by paying taxes.
They are rights given to people by their government.
They are rights that all people are born with.
They are rights that people earn by being good citizens.
20
In what way was George Washington important to the American Revolution?
He helped write the Declaration of Independence.
He wrote letters to the King of England demanding colonial independence.
He was instrumental in planning the Boston Tea Party.
He was commander in chief of the Continental Army.
21
What action did King George take in response to the Boston Tea Party?
The Continental Congress was dismantled and delegates had to stand trial.
All British troops were ordered to leave the city due to fear of violence.
The immediate execution of all involved was ordered.
The Coercive Acts were passed, resulting in the closing of Boston Harbor.
22
Which principle is stated in the Declaration of Independence?
Government and religion must stay separate.
All men are created equal.
Freedom of speech must be granted for all citizens.
Government powers should be divided.
23
When did the authors of the Declaration of Independence believe that people should form a new government?
when they do not like the leader of their government
when their government creates laws they do not like
when their government takes away their natural rights
when they do not want to pay taxes to their government
24
What are some of the natural rights described in the Declaration of Independence?
life and liberty
health and property
success and happiness
wealth and safety
25
Based on the Declaration of Independence, why did the colonists want to be independent from Great Britain?
The British took away the colonists' natural rights.
The British failed to protect the colonies from attack.
The British refused to buy goods from the colonists.
The British did not give the colonists religious freedom.

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