What were the colonists trying to tell Britain in the Declaration of Independence?

Britain was unfair so they felt they can create government

Why did the colonists protest by crying, “Notaxation without representation”?

Theydid not have representation in Parliament

What does this mean? "They are endowed by their creator with certaininalienable rights...

You are born with rights, not given rights from government

The events at Lexington and Concord were known as “the shot heard round the world” because

It began the American Revolution

Why was the Battle of Saratoga called the "turning point of thewar" for the American Patriots?

The French decided to send financial and military help

Which best describesthe beliefs held by the colonists after the French and Indian war?

Colonistsbelieve King did not have the right to impose taxes

How were the Articles of Confederation and the Constitution different?

The Articles of Confederation gave more power to state

What does this mean? “they are endowed by their creator with certain inalienable rights;

You are born with basic human rights

Which famous leaders were in charge with the writing of the Declaration of Independence?

John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin

Which of the following was NOT a cause that led to American victory?

forming an alliance with the Hessians

How did The Sons of Liberty respond to the cheap tea that was available to the colonist?

D. They boarded the British ship and threw tea overboard.

What do Martha Washington, Mary Ludwig Hayes, and Abigail Adams have incommon?

They are examples of how women took over family farms

What might happen if checks and balances were not part of the UnitedStates government?

One or more branches of government might have too much power

How did Patrick Henry motivate the colonist to want independence?

by saying :Give me liberty or give me death..."

In what ways did the American Revolution affect slavery?

Slavery continued in most southern states.

How did Thomas Paine convince the colonists of the need for becoming independent from Britain?

by writing the pamphlet “Common Sense”

What is the relationship between the French and the Americans during the Revolutionary War?

France supported by sending ships, men, supplies & money.

Which statement best explains why the French became American allies?

The French had long been rivals of the British.

Identify why the United States Constitution was written

The Articles of Confederation was a weak document

What was one immediate effect of the "shot heard round theworld"?

George Washington became the Commander-in-Chief of the army

Which was an effect of both the French & Indian and the Revolutionary War on Native Americans?

Native American lost the support of former allies.

How were the French and Dutch motivated differently to help the colonists fight?

French was interested in revenge; Dutch wanted to trade

Why was the Battle of Saratoga considered a turning point in the American Revolutionary War?

The French were willing to help the Americans.

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1
What were the colonists trying to tell Britain in the Declaration of Independence?
Britain was unfair so they felt they can create government
Colonists felt that Britain wasn't establishing enough rules
Britain protected the colonists rights
Britain treated everyone equally
2
Why did the colonists protest by crying, “Notaxation without representation”?
Theydid not have representation in Parliament
Thecolonists organized the Stamp Act Congress
Parliamentdid not impose the Stamp Act
Theydid not want representation in Parliament
3
What does this mean? "They are endowed by their creator with certaininalienable rights...
The purpose of government is to protect the rights of people
People are not born with any rights
All men and women should be treated equally
You are born with rights, not given rights from government
4
The events at Lexington and Concord were known as “the shot heard round the world” because
The shot was so loud that it could be heard for miles.
British troops evacuated the American colonies.
It ended the American Revolution
It began the American Revolution
5
What resulted from the American victory at Yorktown?
The American Revolution ended.
Americans were prepared to win another battle.
The British strengthened their troops.
The British continued to move north.
6
Why was the Battle of Saratoga called the "turning point of thewar" for the American Patriots?
George Washington turned on his troops.
The British turned around and went home
The French decided to send financial and military help
Native Americans agreed to fight against the British
7
Which branch of government is represented by letter B?
Judicial Branch
Executive Branch
Legislative Branch
Constitutional Branch
8
Which best describesthe beliefs held by the colonists after the French and Indian war?
Colonists believe King George had the right to impose taxes
Colonistsbelieve King did not have the right to impose taxes
Colonistsbelieve that Parliament had right to impose taxes
Colonistsbelieved King had the right to impose taxes on tea
9
"Taxation without representation" imposed on the colonists resulted in what unfair problem?
Stamp Act
Quartering Act
Articles of Confederation
Continental Congress
10
How were the Articles of Confederation and the Constitution different?
Constitution gave more power to state
Articles of Confederation & the Constitution were the same
Articles of Confederation was changed to The Constitution".
The Articles of Confederation gave more power to state
11
Why did the colonists dump tea into the BostonHarbor?
Theboycott was not working
Thecolonists did not dump the tea
Thetea was too expensive
KingGeorge III placed a tax on the tea
12
Which best describes the colonists’ reasons for declaring independence?
the abuses of King George III
the need for more support from the king
the rights given by King George III
the protest of the Sons of Liberty
13
What does this mean? “they are endowed by their creator with certain inalienable rights;
You are born with basic human rights
that all men were created equal.
colonists thought that slavery should be abolished.
no representation in Parliament under King George
14
Which famous leaders were in charge with the writing of the Declaration of Independence?
George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, Patrick Henry
Thomas Paine, John Adams, King George III
Patrick Henry, John Adams, George Washington
John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin
15
Which of the following was NOT a cause that led to American victory?
forming an alliance with the Dutch
forming an alliance with the Native Americans
forming an alliance with the French
forming an alliance with the Hessians
16
The British began taxing the colonists because of which of the following?
Tea Act
Slave Revolts
Stamp Act
French & Indian War
17
How did The Sons of Liberty respond to the cheap tea that was available to the colonist?
C. They began to import goods from other countries.
A. They sent a petition to the King.
D. They boarded the British ship and threw tea overboard.
B. The colonists had no response to their boycott.
18
What do Martha Washington, Mary Ludwig Hayes, and Abigail Adams have incommon?
They are examples of how women served as ambassadors
They are examples of how women supported the war effort.
They are examples of how women handled weapons in battle.
They are examples of how women took over family farms
19
What might happen if checks and balances were not part of the UnitedStates government?
One or more branches of government might have too much power
The judicial branch would be the most powerful branch.
The Constitution would dissolve.
The president of the United States would be impeached.
20
How did Patrick Henry motivate the colonist to want independence?
He was a member of the Sons of Liberty
by saying :Give me liberty or give me death..."
He wrote Common Sense
He was an ally for France
21
In what ways did the American Revolution affect slavery?
Slavery continued in most southern states.
Slavery continued in all northern states.
Slaves fought only on the British side.
It had no effect on slavery.
22
How did Thomas Paine convince the colonists of the need for becoming independent from Britain?
by being an aide for George Washington
by writing the pamphlet “Common Sense”
by participating in the Boston Tea Party
by negotiating with King George III
23
What is the relationship between the French and the Americans during the Revolutionary War?
French support was refused by the colonists.
France didn’t like colonists because they came from England
France supported by sending ships, men, supplies & money.
France offered tips on growing crops.
24
Which statement best explains why the French became American allies?
The French believed in the American cause.
The French needed more land.
France was fighting for their independence from Britain.
The French had long been rivals of the British.
25
Identify why the United States Constitution was written
To give all rights to the states, not the people
To protect the people of Great Britain
To help control the people of the United States
The Articles of Confederation was a weak document
26
What was one immediate effect of the "shot heard round theworld"?
The Americans killed hundreds of British soldiers
France decided to send soldiers and supplies to help
George Washington became the Commander-in-Chief of the army
British realized that the militias were well-armed
27
Which was an effect of both the French & Indian and the Revolutionary War on Native Americans?
Natives Americans gained and kept strong allies.
Native Americans had their rights to property protected.
Native Americans agreed to protect American citizens.
Native American lost the support of former allies.
28
Choose the box that has the events in sequential order
D
A
B
C
29
How were the French and Dutch motivated differently to help the colonists fight?
The French and Dutch both hated Great Britain
French was interested in trade;Dutch was want in revenge
French was interested in revenge; Dutch wanted to trade
French & the Dutch wanted to establish a trade relationship
30
Why was the Battle of Saratoga considered a turning point in the American Revolutionary War?
The German mercenaries were willing to help theAmericans.
The British soldiers turned and went back to Britain.
British troops were beginning to split the colonies.
The French were willing to help the Americans.

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