What was not an outcome of the Battle of Lexington and Concord?

appeased Patriot concerns about the King’s intentions in the colonies

What rights do people have when their government is destructive, according the the Declaration? (two correct answers)

make changes to their government, start a new government

Who was defeated by Washington at Trenton?

German mercenaries who were fighting with the British

Which of the following marked the OFFICIAL end of the Revolutionary War?

congressional approval of the Treaty of Paris

Why did the Americans view the Battle of Bunker Hill as a confidence booster?

colonists injured or killed many British soldiers.

Which statement is NOT true about Thomas Paine’s Common Sense?

It served as a solid defense of the king’s actions

Which of these is a grievance written by Jefferson?

colonists had to obey the Quartering Act

What is the main purpose of the Declaration of Independence?

declare the separation of the US from Britain

Which of the following are considered "unalienable" rights?

life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness

What did Friedrich von Steuben and the Marquis de Lafayette have in common?

they came from Europe to help the American cause

Why was the Battle of Saratoga important?

It lifted Patriot tmorale and secured French support

Francis Marion led the Patriots to...

use guerrilla warfare against the British

Which of these is a grievance in the Declaration?

taxation without representation

The first main section of the Declaration of Independence...

describes how a just government should be formed

Which of the following descriptors fits the definition of a Patriot?

Wanted independence from Great Britain

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1
What was not an outcome of the Battle of Lexington and Concord?
appeased Patriot concerns about the King’s intentions in the colonies
It strengthened Patriot resolve to resist the British
showed that the minutemen could hold their own against the British
Military force against the colonists angered colonial leaders
2
Whose name has come to mean "traitor"?
Francis Marion
Charles Cornwallis
Nathanael Greene
Benedict Arnold
3
What rights do people have when their government is destructive, according the the Declaration? (two correct answers)
form a militia
make changes to their government
petition their government
start a new government
4
Which territory was returned to Spain in 1783?
Atlantic Ocean
Mississippi River
Canada
Florida
5
How did the Americans react to the conditions at Valley Forge?
they begged Washington to come home
they sent letters of encouragement to Friedrich von Stueben
they sent food and supplies
they surrendered to the British
6
Who did "all men are created equal" refer to?
white men and white women
white men and free African Americans
southern white males
white, male property owners
7
Which of the following characteristics does NOT describe Loyalist arguments supporting the king?
Colonists had no rights
the colonies had prospered under British rule
Fighting against the king might prove destructive
Affiliation with Britain offered protection for the colonies
8
Who was defeated by Washington at Trenton?
Native American allies with Britain
Hessians fighting for German control
German mercenaries who were fighting with the British
british soldiers from Princeton
9
Which of the following marked the OFFICIAL end of the Revolutionary War?
Battle of Cowpens
Battle of Yorktown
congressional approval of the Treaty of Paris
1782 peace talks in Paris
10
Why did the Americans view the Battle of Bunker Hill as a confidence booster?
The battle ended the American Revolution.
The colonists had ample ammunition to fight the British.
colonists injured or killed many British soldiers.
The colonists regained control of Boston.
11
Which statement is NOT true about Thomas Paine’s Common Sense?
It used high emotion and loaded language to build support for the Patriots
It built a logical defense for the Declaration of Independence
It served as a solid defense of the king’s actions
It provided a clear rationale for declaring independence
12
Which of these is a grievance written by Jefferson?
colonists could not be officers in the British navy
colonists could not hold office
colonists had to serve in the militia
colonists had to obey the Quartering Act
13
What is the main purpose of the Declaration of Independence?
list complaints against the king
outline the structure of the US government
describe the rights of himan beings
declare the separation of the US from Britain
14
Which of the following are considered "unalienable" rights?
life, liberty, and freedom
life, liberty, and property
life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness
life, freedom, and energy
15
What did Friedrich von Steuben and the Marquis de Lafayette have in common?
they were enemies of France
they came from countries with dictators
they worked with Loyalists to spy on Washington's troops
they came from Europe to help the American cause
16
Why was the Battle of Saratoga important?
It inspired Native Americans to support the Patriots
It proved the colonists could not defeat the British
It lifted Patriot tmorale and secured French support
It convinced France to maintain neutrality
17
Who fired the first shot of the Revolutionary War at the Battle of Lexington?
Samuel Adams
An American militiaman
A British soldier
no one knows for sure
18
Francis Marion led the Patriots to...
burn down Loyalist cities
use guerrilla warfare against the British
lay siege to British military camps
defect to the British
19
Which battle was a major turning point in the Revolution?
Yorktown
Saratoga
Long Island
Princeton
20
Friedrich von Stueben contributed to the outcome of the Revolutionary War in what way?
training the Continental Army
leading a battle on the frontier
taking part in a conspiracy against the Patriots
writing propaganda for the army
21
Which country was the first to ally with America?
Canada
Spain
Netherlands
France
22
Who composed the Declaration of Independence?
John Adams
Thomas Paine
Thomas Jefferson
Benjamin Franklin
23
Which of these is a grievance in the Declaration?
execution without trial
forced to participate in jury trials
taxation without representation
observing the Magna Carta
24
Which made the greatest contribution to the American victory at Yorktown?
aid of the French fleet
discovery of Benedict Arnold's treachery
Francis Marion's guerilla attacks
General Greene's leadership
25
The first main section of the Declaration of Independence...
declares that colonies are free and independent
lists complaint against the King
describes how a just government should be formed
declares the king unit
26
Which of the following descriptors fits the definition of a Patriot?
Wanted to remain loyal to the king
Were experienced soldiers
Wanted independence from Great Britain
More likely to be wealthy landowners

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