American Revolution/Documents

Question 1

The colonists lost this battle but killed many British soldiers - gave the colonists confidence they could win the war

Accepted Answer

The Battle of Bunker Hill

Question 2

The first 10 Amendments to the Constitution, that establish basic freedoms and protections from the government

Accepted Answer

Bill of Rights

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT a category of rights contained in the Constitution

Accepted Answer

Rights for People of Color

Question 4

What did the increased taxes and laws do?

Accepted Answer

It increased tension between the Colonists and British government

Question 5

Who did the author of the Declaration of Independence take most of their ideas from?

Accepted Answer

John Locke

Question 6

Which of the following was NOT a major reason for the Colonists winning the war?

Accepted Answer

The British military kept making mistakes during battle

Question 7

When the British government began to tax common items that the colonists used such as paper products

Accepted Answer

Stamp Act

Question 8

What does the word "Amend" or "Amendment" mean?

Accepted Answer

To Change

Question 9

Who was the Commander of the Continental Army

Accepted Answer

George Washington

Question 10

The French decided to help the colonists which led to them winning this battle

Accepted Answer

The Battle of Saratoga

Question 11

This was the compromise between the Federalists and Anti-Federalists in order to pass the Constitution

Accepted Answer

A Bill of Rights would be added to the Constitution

Question 12

Why did the British fight so hard against the Revolution?

Accepted Answer

They had invested too much money in the colonies

Question 13

Laws passed against the colonists as punishment for the Boston Tea Party (and the Boston Massacre)

Accepted Answer

Intolerable Acts

Question 14

When was the Declaration of Independence officially accepted?

Accepted Answer

July 4, 1776

Question 15

This is considered the final battle of the American Revolution (British surrendered shortly after)

Accepted Answer

The Battle of Yorktown

Question 16

This group wanted to approve the proposed Constitution (without a Bill of Rights)

Accepted Answer

Federalists

Question 17

What was the saying that the colonists adopted as a rally cry against the British laws and taxes?

Accepted Answer

"No taxation without Representation"

Question 18

Which of the following is NOT a reason that many believed the colonists would lose the war?

Accepted Answer

The colonists were not motivated to win the war

Question 19

Who was the primary author of the Declaration of Independence?

Accepted Answer

Thomas Jefferson

Question 20

Where was the Declaration of Independence signed?

Accepted Answer

Philadelphia

Question 21

Which of the following was NOT a major principle discussed in the Declaration of Independence

Accepted Answer

Governments should maintain armies

Question 22

What two topics were removed from the original draft of the Declaration?

Accepted Answer

Slavery and the attack on the British people

Question 23

This group of people required the Constitution to include a Bill of Rights to protect citizens

Accepted Answer

Anti-Federalists

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