Most colonists felt the British tax laws were unfair because

the colonists had no representation in British Parliament

1. Stamp Act Passed 2. Boston Massacre 3. Coercive (Intolerable Acts) Passed. Which heading best fits these 3 events?

Causes of the American Revolution

France's support for the U.S. during the Revolution was primarily motivated by

support for the revolutionary principles & a desire for revenge

The Proclamation of 1763 did which of the following?

forbid the colonists from settling the Ohio River Valley

Passed as a punishment for the BostonTea Party, the Intolerable Acts did all of the following EXCEPT

placed a high tax on colonial tea

How did the outcome of the French & Indian War affect American colonists?

new taxes were imposed on the colonists by Britain to pay off its war debt

Which BEST describes why the winter @Valley Forge might be considered another turning point in the war?

Von Steuben successfully trained the Continental Army how to fight

The Daughters of Liberty contributed to the protests against British taxation by:

weaving their own cloth to replace British cloth

What was one result of the Treaty of Paris 1783?

Britain was forced to recognize the independence of the United States

"There is something absurd in supposing a continent to be governed by an island." -Thomas Paine, Common Sense

this was meant to convince Americans to declare independence

The Battle of Saratoga was the turning point of the Revolution because

the French entered the war on the American side, providing much-needed aid

Thomas Jefferson incorporated John Locke's idea of the social contract in the Declaration because it:

justified the overthrow of a government that denied natural rights

Which of the following represents an effect of the Proclamation of 1763?

Colonial resentment towards the British government increased

The main argument Thomas Paine makes concerning the relationship btwn Britain and its colonies:

America is too distant for Britain to govern effectively

What was the main cause of the French & Indian War?

disputed land claims in the Ohio River Valley

The Declaration of Independence is best described as a:

explanation of why the colonies were separating from Britain

Why was victory at Trenton so important?

it boosted morale and convinced soldiers to re-enlist

This political cartoon circulated after the Stamp tax was passed by Britain & reflected the colonists' belief that

accepting the Stamp Act would bring financial ruin to the colonies

The map below illustrates the importance of

the use of geography and the assistance of the French navy

What was one major effect of the French & Indian War?

Britain ended salutary neglect & increased its control over the colonies

The Committees of Correspondence were

a way for patriots to communicate about British threats to their liberties

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1
Which of the following foreign officers helped train through fire and drill tactics?
General Horatio Gates
General Burgoyne
Friedrich von Steuben
the Marquis de LaFayette
2
Most colonists felt the British tax laws were unfair because
the colonists were paying higher taxes than those in Britain
the French & Indian War was over
The natives did not have to pay taxes
the colonists had no representation in British Parliament
3
1. Stamp Act Passed 2. Boston Massacre 3. Coercive (Intolerable Acts) Passed. Which heading best fits these 3 events?
Forms of Colonial Protests
Abuse of Power by Colonial Legislatures
Causes of the American Revolution
Effects of British Navigation Laws
4
France's support for the U.S. during the Revolution was primarily motivated by
support for the revolutionary principles & a desire for revenge
a desire to takeover the American colonies
a desire to regain Florida
5
The Proclamation of 1763 did which of the following?
forbid all colonial trade with the French West Indies
forbid the colonists from settling the Ohio River Valley
prohibited colonists from producing iron
introduced a tax on tea
6
Passed as a punishment for the BostonTea Party, the Intolerable Acts did all of the following EXCEPT
shut down Boston Harbor
placed Boston under military rule
forced the colonists to house British soldiers
placed a high tax on colonial tea
7
How did the outcome of the French & Indian War affect American colonists?
Colonial settlement was allowed west of the Appalachians
Colonial trade regulations were reduced
new taxes were imposed on the colonists by Britain to pay off its war debt
British troops were removed from the colonies
8
Which BEST describes why the winter @Valley Forge might be considered another turning point in the war?
The hardships there significantly decreased Washington's enlistment numbers
The Continental Army was well fed and well rested
Von Steuben successfully trained the Continental Army how to fight
Washington was able to lobby Congress for more money & weapons
9
The Daughters of Liberty contributed to the protests against British taxation by:
weaving their own cloth to replace British cloth
agreeing not to buy themselves new clothes
tarring and feathering British tax collectors
making a deal with French cloth makers
10
At the end of the Revolution, the Treaty of Paris established this geographic feature as the western U.S. boundary:
The Ohio River
The Appalachian Mountains
The Mississippi River
The Rocky Mountains
11
What was one result of the Treaty of Paris 1783?
The British navy agreed to stop pressing American sailors into service
British territory in eastern Canada was ceded (handed over) to France
Britain was forced to recognize the independence of the United States
Competing Spanish and colonial claims in Florida were resolved
12
"There is something absurd in supposing a continent to be governed by an island." -Thomas Paine, Common Sense
this was meant to convince Americans to declare independence
this was meant to persuade France to aid the Americans
this provided a reason for adopting the U.S. Constitution
13
The Battle of Saratoga was the turning point of the Revolution because
the last major British army surrendered to Washington
the British agreed to peace negotiations
the French entered the war on the American side, providing much-needed aid
most Americans became convinced to fight for independence
14
Thomas Jefferson incorporated John Locke's idea of the social contract in the Declaration because it:
considered economic rights more important than natural rights
supported the divine right of kings
called for a gradual change of government
justified the overthrow of a government that denied natural rights
15
Which of the following represents an effect of the Proclamation of 1763?
The colonists filed petitions with British Parliament
Colonial ties with Great Britain were strengthened
Colonial resentment towards the British government increased
The colonists abandoned their land claims in the Ohio River
16
The main argument Thomas Paine makes concerning the relationship btwn Britain and its colonies:
America lacks representation in Parliament
Britain wants to make America a part of Europe
America is too distant for Britain to govern effectively
Britain wants to use the colonists to fight European wars
17
Many African Americans fought in the war b/c they believed they would earn their freedom
True
False
18
What was the main cause of the French & Indian War?
violation of trade agreements btwn French and the natives
disputed land claims in the Ohio River Valley
conflicts over control of the Great Plains
taxation of the colonists w/o representation in Parliament
19
The Declaration of Independence is best described as a:
formal announcement of war between Britain and the colonies
explanation of why the colonies were separating from Britain
description of a new framework for democratic government
20
Why was victory at Trenton so important?
it forced Britain to recognize American indepnedence
it proved the Hessians were superior in naval conflict
because it convinced the French to help
it boosted morale and convinced soldiers to re-enlist
21
What battle is represented in the following image?
Yorktown
Saratoga
Bunker Hill
Trenton
22
This political cartoon circulated after the Stamp tax was passed by Britain & reflected the colonists' belief that
passage of the Stamp Act would lead to the death of the British empire
the Stamp Act was passed to cover up shady financial practices
the British would kill any colonist who refused to pay the tax
accepting the Stamp Act would bring financial ruin to the colonies
23
This French nobleman provided a crucial link btwn American forces & the French government & assisted w/military strategy
Friedrich von Steuben
General Burgoyne
General Horatio Gates
the Marquis de LaFayette
24
During the American Revolution, the British had all of the following advantages EXCEPT:
superior knowledge of the land
greater financial resources
a larger, stronger navy
a larger, well-trained army
25
Colonists protested the Stamp Act by doing all of the following EXCEPT:
harassing & intimidating British officials
organizing secret resistance groups
boycotting British goods
seizing British ships
26
The map below illustrates the importance of
the victory at Trenton, which boosted soldier morale
Washington's ability to inspire his troops in battle
the use of geography and the assistance of the French navy
27
What was one major effect of the French & Indian War?
Britain ended salutary neglect & increased its control over the colonies
profitable trade agreements were negotiated with American Indians
Americans were forced to give up their land claims to the French
28
The Committees of Correspondence were
a way for patriots to communicate about British threats to their liberties
concerned Tories who wanted British protection against the Sons of Liberty
Patriot leaders wanting to expand the British empire
moderates seeking peace btween the king and the colonists

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