What does the phrase, " No Taxation without Representation" mean?

Having to pay for taxes without being able to vote.

The executive branch is led by the governor, who is responsible for what?

Carrying out and executing the laws.

How did women's social roles change during the Revolutionary War?

They became nurses and messengers.

How does a poor family that works hard and has no power in the government feel ?

They wanted equal representation.

Why did Britain decide to tax the colonists?

Britain needed money to pay for the French and Indian war.

Why was the Bill of Rights created?

To protect the rights of people

The First Continental Congress advised colonies to____________.

Establish militias and arm themselves.

How did South Carolina's geography help partisan fighters defeat the British troops?

Forests and swampland helped with " hit and run" tactics

Which of the following does NOT explain the course of the American Revolution?

British troops attacked Native Americans

What are the three branches of our state government?

Executive, Judicial, and Legislative

What helped the Patriots win the Battle of Sullivan's Island ?

The fort was made of strong Palmetto logs.

Why was the Battle of King's Mountain an important victory for the Patriots?

It was a turning point in the war.

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3-3 Development of a New Nation: American Revolution

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1
What does the phrase, " No Taxation without Representation" mean?
Having to pay for taxes without being able to vote.
Having to fight in a war you don'e believe in.
Having to pay for something without knowing how much it is.
Being forced to stay in the New World.
2
Patriot leaders such as Thomas Sumter, Francis Marion, and Andrew Pickens used what strategy ?
Partisan warfare
Stand and shoot
Blockade strategy
Defensive tactics
3
The executive branch is led by the governor, who is responsible for what?
Carrying out and executing the laws.
Leading all three branches of government
To see that the laws are fairly applied to all citizens.
Writing the laws
4
Base on the uniform, it was likely that Soldier A is part of the:
Militia
Royal Army
Navy Seals
Union Army
5
How did women's social roles change during the Revolutionary War?
They became nurses and messengers.
They became wealthy businesswomen.
They became military leaders.
They became government leaders.
6
How does a poor family that works hard and has no power in the government feel ?
They wanted more economic support from the king.
Good about their representation.
They wanted equal representation.
Trusted the representatives in the Low Country.
7
The three branches of government function using a system of ________ and ________?
US Constitution
General Assembly
Sign or veto laws
Checks and balances
8
Which political branch interprets the laws?
The House of Representatives
The Executive Branch
The Judicial Branch
The Legislative Branch
9
Why did Britain decide to tax the colonists?
Britain needed money to pay for the French and Indian war.
Britain thought they were giving money to the Natives
Britain wasn't selling enough.
The colonists were making too much money
10
Why was the Bill of Rights created?
To grant equal representation in Congress.
To replace the Articles of Confederation
To set up a government for the new nation.
To protect the rights of people
11
Which of the following groups of people did NOT support the Continental Congress?
Colonial Women
Patriots
American Soldiers
Loyalists
12
Which of the following best describes why African Americans fought for the British?
They were offered money.
They were promised freedom
They wanted to help the British.
They were promised land.
13
What economic reason did people have for staying loyal to England and the King?
The strong trade relationship.
They were inspired by Patriot partisan groups.
They wanted to return land to the Native Americans
They believed in self-rule
14
The First Continental Congress advised colonies to____________.
Buy British Goods
Obey the King's Laws.
Move out of America
Establish militias and arm themselves.
15
How did South Carolina's geography help partisan fighters defeat the British troops?
Forests and swampland helped with " hit and run" tactics
The flatland helped them build forts.
Rivers helped them chase the British
Sassafras mountain kept them safe.
16
Base on his uniform, it was likely that Soldier B is part of the:
Union Army
Royal Army
Navy Seals
Militia
17
To protest having to pay taxes, a group of colonists dumped __________ into the Boston Harbor.
Crops
Tea
Stamps
Paper
18
Which of the following does NOT explain the course of the American Revolution?
The British captured Charles Town
South Carolinians used partisn warfare to defeat the British
British troops attacked Native Americans
William Moultrie repelled the British on Sullivan's Island
19
How did the Patriots defeat the British at the Battle of Cowpens?
By chasing the British into the woods.
By pretending to retreat.
By letting the cows out of the pen to confuse the British.
By shooting the British as they approached.
20
What are the three branches of our state government?
Executive, Legislative,and General Assembly
Executive, Judicial, and Legislative
Executive, Judicial, and General Assembly
Executive, Legislative, and Senate
21
What helped the Patriots win the Battle of Sullivan's Island ?
The Patriots had many weapons
The British turned around.
The Native Americans came to help
The fort was made of strong Palmetto logs.
22
The political phrase "all men are created equal" Influenced northern states to....
Gradually free their slaves.
Support the back country farmers.
Ratify the Bill of Rights.
Make changes to the Constitution.
23
The Declaration of Independence states everything EXCEPT.
Men have the right to life, liberty, and happiness.
The right to declare independence.
Boycott trade with England
Free and independent states.
24
What was established as a punishment to Boston for boycotting tea?
The Sugar Act
The Tea Act
The Intolerable Acts
The Stamp Act
25
Why was the Battle of King's Mountain an important victory for the Patriots?
The Loyalists reclaimed the mountain.
The Patriots reclaimed the mountain.
It ended the war.
It was a turning point in the war.

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