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1
What is the purpose of publishing this cartoon?
To show awareness of the plan to divide and conquer the colonists.
Britain's policy of salutary neglect lef the colonists feeling detached.
Need of colonial unity.
2
Who am I? I led troops into battle and helped attain foreign aid.
Lord Cornwallis
Baron von Steuben
Marquis de Lafayette
Thomas Paine
3
Who am I? I trained special troops, the use of the bayonet, and other skills to the Continental Army.
Lord Cornwallis
Baron von Steuben
Marquis de Lafayette
Thomas Paine
4
The Intolerable Acts were the cause of what colonial action?
Boston Tea Party
The repeal of the Proclamation of 1763
Calling of the Continental Congress
The sending of the Olive Branch Petition
5
Washington captures the Hessians on Christmas Morning.
Battle of Dorchester Heights
Battle of Trenton
Battles of Saratoga
Battle of Yorktown
6
What piece of propaganda helped to persuade the colonists to declare independence?
Engraving of the Boston Massacre
Common Sense by Thomas Paine
The Crisis (American Crisis) by Thomas Paine
Declaration of Independence by Thomas Jefferson
7
Who was the leader of the Continental army?
Robert E. Lee
Paul Revere
George Washington
Ninja
8
During the Midnight Ride from Boston, who was captured?
Paul Revere
Richard Dawes
Frodo Baggins
John Paul Jones
9
What issue prompted the passing of the Sugar Act?
Needed paper currency
Hated the French
Sugar shortage
Increase smuggling due to high taxes
10
Why did British crown and Parliament decide to tax the American colonists?
To pay for the French and Indian War
To pay for the defeat of the Aztec
To replace London's Bridge
To pay for the American Revolution
11
Turning point of the war. King Louis XVI will recognize the United States as an Independent nation.
Battle of Trenton
Battle of Yorktown
Battle of Dorchester Heights
Battles of Saratoga
12
Which of the following is a tax on legal documents?
Stamp Act
Declaratory Act
Intolerable Acts
Townshend Acts
13
This motto began due to the increase of taxation on the colonies from the British Parliament.
"I have not yet began to fight."
"Don't shoot until you see the whites of their eyes."
"Ask not what your country can do for you, but what you can do for you..."
"No taxation without representation."
14
What caused the Boston Tea Party?
Boston Massacre
Declaratory Act
Tea Act
Sugar Act
15
Which side did the African Americans join?
Patriots
African Americans were split on which side to join.
Loyalists
16
Which amendment would later develop due to the issues that occurred because of the Quartering Act?
Amendment 3
Amendment 18
Amendment 1
Amendment 4
17
What piece of propaganda pushed the colonists to stay and fight at Valley Forge?
The Crisis (The American Crisis)
Common Sense
English Bill of Rights
Federalists Papers
18
Who are we? These women characterized a non-traditional role in society by going to war with the troops.
The Effigy Ladies
Molly Pitchers
Daughters of Liberty
Loyalists to the Queen
19
What were the British trying to capture from Lexington and Concord?
Potatoes
Naval vessels
The Colonists' Armory
France's ambassador
20
This act declared that the British Parliament had full control over the American colonies.
Declaratory Act
Tea Act
Boston Massacre
Sugar Act
21
This British policy would cause the colonies to develop their own cultures, government, and identities.
Popular sovereignty
Salutary Neglect
Tea Act
Magna Carta
22
Ethan Allen brings cannons from Ticonderoga and places them on the hills at Boston. British flee.
Battle of Yorktown
Battle of Dorchester Heights
Battle of Trenton
Battles of Saratoga
23
Considering how the colonists reacted to the Stamp Act, predict how modern Americans would react on a tax on internet?
People would stop using the internet
People would pay the tax
People would ignore the tax and use the illegally
People would protest and riot
24
Which argument is used to declare independence from Britain?
Colonists become wealthier without British taxation
Colonists could fight and win a war.
A colony's purpose is to become its own country.
A country loses its right to govern if it disregards the people's rights.
25
Who were the British trying to capture at Lexington and Concord?
Leaders of the First Order
George Washington
Paul Revere
Leaders of the Sons of Liberty
26
What was the motivation of a privateer?
Freedom to attack merchant ships
Profit and patriotism
All of the answers are correct
Control of the Atlantic trade routes
27
Which of the following did not lead to the Boston Massacre?
Loss of jobs and girlfriends
Soldiers were drunk
Occupation of the city of Boston
Citizens were drunk
28
The Intolerable Acts were the effect of what colonial action?
The sending of the Olive Branch Petition
The repeal of the Proclamation of 1763
Calling of the Continental Congress
Boston Tea Party
29
What would be the likely outcome of the American Revolution if France did not join the war?
Spain would have won the war
The colonies would still win
No change would occur
Britian would have won the war
30
Who is not a "Founding Father?"
John Adams
Paul Revere
Theodore Roosevelt
George Washington
31
The Colonies would be able to win the American Revolution without the help of the French.
True
False
32
Who am I? I am the writer of the Declaration of Independence and an ambassador to France.
George Washington
Thomas the Train Engine
Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Paine
33
Which side did the Native Americans join?
Native Americans were split on which side to join.
Loyalists
Patriots
34
Who am I? I am the French King. I will aid the American after the Battles of Saratoga.
Louis XVI
Marquis de Lafayette
Louis XIV
George III
35
This group of colonists are loyal to the King of England.
Loyalists
Patriots
Militia
Monarchists
36
How did the following piece of propaganda affect the colonists view on the British?
Increase of immigration to the colonies
Rallied colonists against the British
Decrease of anti-British sentiments
Nothing
37
Summarize the structure of the Declaration of Independence.
Preamble, statement of independence, rights
Preamble, List of rights, list of complaints, statement of independence
Statement of independence, Preamble, list of complaints
cereal, Grogo, potatoes
38
What is the idea of popular sovereignty? (Hehe..)
All Men are created equal.
The government derives its power from the consent of the governed.
39
Last major battle of the American Revolution. Lord Cornwallis will surrender.
Battles of Saratoga
Battle of Trenton
Battle of Dorchester Heights
Battle of Yorktown
40
Colonists who want to rebel against Britain are known as?
Patriot
Loyalist
Confederates
Militia
