Unit 2 American Revolution Exam Review

Who wrote the famous pamphlet that called for American Independence?influenced Jefferson when writing the Declaration

Benjamin Franklin was

People who had been born in England and supported by Britain during the colony’s early years remained loyal to England

Which act taxed items such as glass, paper, paint, lead, and tea?

Who dressed up as Mohawks and dumped the British tea in the harbor?

Who were the main allies of the French?

Which of the following would best describe the main idea of Common Sense? 

This battle took place after Washington led the Continental Army across the Delaware River on Christmas eve, 1776. 

Thomas Paine's ideas written in Common Sense influenced which important historical document

He was the author of the Albany Plan of Union 

What made the Battles of Lexington and Concord significant?

This section of the Declaration of Independence officially declared the colonists free fro British rule.

Why were many colonists angry about the Proclamation of 1763?

Which of the following was a result of the French and Indian War?

Which of the following was a result of the Boston Tea Party?

What did the Coercive Acts, or the Intolerable Acts do?

Here Jefferson listed all of the complaints that the colonies had against the king and the British government. 

What was the result of the battle of Bunker Hill?

Even though Americans lost more soldiers than the British at the Battle of Bunker Hill, they achieved a moral victory.

 What caused Britain to tax the colonists?

This protest against the Tea Act was characterized by throwing tea into the harbor

The introductory statement of the Declaration of Independence is known as

What was the message of the "Join or Die" cartoon?

This Battle took place in what is now Northeastern Tennessee between loyalists and patriots. Patriots were victorious du

They supported independence from Britain. They wanted to be free from what they believed to be the king’s tyranny.

Who was the young military leader from Virginia who fought in the French and Indian war?

“A citizen’s first duty is to his king and country.” 

What is guerrilla warfare?

Delegates the colonies met in 1775. They decided that Jefferson would draft the Declaration of Independence.

What did the Proclamation of 1763 say?

Thomas Paine's pamphlet that called for American independence is?

British troops were were trapped by the Continental Army and French ships. The British surrendered ended Revolution

What is the 1st shot of the Revolutionary war known as?

Who created the Join or Die cartoon?

Delegates from all 13 colonies met to discuss the Coercive Acts. They agreed to boycott British imports. 

Victory at this battle prompted the French to sign a Treaty of Alliance with the Continental Army to help defeat the Bri

“It’s time to take a stand. We will no longer pay the taxes imposed on the colonies!”

Which of the following would have been taxed during the Stamp Act?

The Treaty of Paris 1763 marked the end of the French and Indian War.

5 colonists were killed during this event after a mob provoked British soldiers in the streets

Colonists were forced by law to house and feed British soldiers

He was the author of the Declaration of independence?

Guerrilla warfare helped the Loyalists win the battle of Kings Mountain.  

What were some struggles of the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War?

“When a government is no longer just, it is our right to make a new government.”