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American Revolution Test Review
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Test review for the American Revolution.
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1
The first major battle of the war.
Surrender at Yorktown
Battle of Bunker Hill
Boston Massacre
Battle of Saratoga
2
Name the document that states all people have rights to life liberty & the pursuit of happiness
Constitution of the United States
The Virginia Plan
Declaration of Independence
The Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom
3
People have a right and duty to change a government that ________ their rights.
understands
violates
improves
accepts
4
Colonists opposed taxes from Great Britain because the--
taxes were not high enough
colonies had no representation in Parliament
British people had no representation in Parliament
colonists wanted American Indians to pay all the taxes
5
Delegates from all colonies except Georgia met in Phila. to discuss problems w/ Great Britain
Treat of Paris
Yorktown
Lexington and Concord
First Continental Congress
6
This was the colonial victory over forces of Lord Cornwallis that marked the end of the war.
Battle of Saratoga
Battle of Bunker Hill
Lexington and Concord
Battle of Yorktown
7
Name the British general that surrendered to George Washington, bringing an end to the war.
King George
Lord Charles Cornwallis
Patrick Henry
George Lafayette Armistead
8
"I believed that the king violated our agreement. I drafted the Declaration of Independence."
Benjamin Franklin
Thomas Jefferson
John Adams
Patrick Henry
9
One issue that led patriots to fight in the American Revolution was anger toward--
the Continental Congress
town meetings
colonial governors
the House of Burgesses
10
Which of the following was an important advantage that helped the colonies win the war?
Strong navy
Well equipped and experienced colonial militias
Advanced weapons
Strong leadership
11
Who was commander of the Continental Army?
Patrick Henry
George Washington
Benjamin Franklin
Thomas Jefferson
12
Who was a member of the House of Burgesses who gave "Give me liberty or give me death" speech?
George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
Benjamin Franklin
Patrick Henry
13
The first armed conflict of the Revolutionary War
Treaty of Paris
Yorktown
Lexington and Concord
First Continental Congress
14
Which statement best describes the reason that the colonies had an advantage over the British?
The British used outdated weaponry.
The colonial soldiers were highly trained versus British
Colonists were more familiar with the land the war was on
The British didn't have enough money to properly fight.
15
What two important events happened in
New England
shortly after the French and Indian War?
The Battle of Yorktown & the Battle of Saratoga
The Battle of Saratoga & the signing of the Treaty of Paris
The Battle of Yorktown & the Declaration of Independence
The Boston Massacre & the Boston Tea Party
16
The Proclamation of 1763 restricted-
the western movement of settlers
the control of colonial legislatures
the amount of tea imported from Europe
colonists from moving back to Great Britain
17
Who was a former slave who wrote poetry in support of George Washington & American Independence
Benjamin Franklin
Phillis Wheatley
Martha Washington
Patrick Henry
18
Who was a member of the Continental Congress who helped gain French support?
Patrick Henry
Thomas Jefferson
Benjamin Franklin
George Washington
19
Based on the Treaty Paris in 1763, which country gained new territory?
Canada
United States
Great Britain
France
20
According to the Declaration of Independence, government derives its power from-
colonial governors
the people it governs
British king
colonial legislatures
21
This document was developed as a result of---
less governance over the colonies from England
a strong relationship between the colonies & England
the desire for a democratic govt. independent from England
a strengthening economic relationship with England
22
What British legislation led to the American Revolution? (You can choose more than one)
Proclamation of 1763
Emancipation Proclamation
Northwest Ordinance
Stamp Act
23
"I believed in fairness. I was known as the Champion of Independence."
Benjamin Franklin
John Adams
Patrick Henry
Thomas Jefferson
24
After the Battle of Saratoga what country decided to help the American colonists in their fight
Mexico
Portugal
France
Canada
25
The term "unalienable" rights refers to rights given to __________ that ___________.
indentured servants - allowed them to work
citizens - cannot be taken away
kings - they could give to people
colonists - allowed them to own slaves
26
Who wrote the pamphlet Common Sense, promoting American Independence?
George Washington
John Locke
Thomas Paine
Thomas Jefferson
27
What roles did Benjamin Franklin play during the course of the American Revolution? pick > 1
lead the Boston militia in several key battles
Member of the Continental Congress
Helped frame the Declaration of Independence
Gained French support during the war
28
Who is considered the major author of the Declaraion of Independence?
George Washington
George Mason
Thomas Jefferson
Samuel Adams
29
Why did Great Britain impose taxes such as the Stamp Act?
to stop British citizens from moving to colonial America
to raise money to buy more land from the American Indians
to raise money for the French and Indian War
to stop colonial representation in Parliament
30
Great Britain recognized American independence with this---
First Continental Congress
Yorktown
Treaty of Paris
Lexington and Concord
