Which of the following was not a contribution of Christopher Gadsden?

Sent to England to negotiate with King George

Why was it called the French and Indian War?

The French and Indians fought against the British

What was the goal of the Continental Congress?

Solve problems arising from British taxation and laws

Who were the "Patriots"?

Those that desired the colonies to separate from Britain

Which is not true about the women during the Revolution?

Fought alongside the men in battle

What was the result of the Cherokee War?

Settlers won, they got Cherokee land

Why did the Natives side with the British during the Revolution?

Their land would be returned after the war

Which of the following was not a tactic used by the Sons of Liberty?

Plotted to assassinate King George III

Which of the following was not a result of the French and Indian War?

Slavery was abolished from the Americas

What role did Henry Middleton of S.C. play prior to the American Revolution?

Served as a leader of the First Continental Congress

What famous saying summarizes how many colonists felt about Britain?

No taxation without representation

How did the colonists suffer as a result of the French and Indian War?

Taxes were enforced on popular items

Why were colonists upset at the King and Parliament in Britain?

A lack of a voice in the law-making process

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Causes of the American Revolution

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1
Which of the following was not a contribution of Christopher Gadsden?
Created the "Don't Tread on Me" flag
Represented S.C. at the Stamp Act Congress
Led Charlestown's Sons of Liberty
Sent to England to negotiate with King George
2
What group took control of the Carolinian government away from the royal governor?
The Low Country Loyalists
The Continental Congress
The Sons of Liberty
The Committee of 99
3
What was a "tory"?
A woman who fought for independence
A slave that fought alongside the British
A colonist loyal to Britain
A supporter of the Declaration of Independence
4
Who was at fault for the break-up, according to the Declaration?
The American Colonists
King George III
The British Parliament
France
5
Why was it called the French and Indian War?
The French and Indians fought against each other
The French and Indians fought against the British
Natives fought the French and British for their land
The other cool names for a war were already used
6
Why did Carolina refuse to allow slaves to fight in the Revolution?
Feared a slave revolt
Women would want to fight, too
Did not want to pay them
The slaves could not speak English
7
What was the cause of the French and Indian War?
Disagreements over the slave trade
The assassination of the French king
Ownership of trade routes
Unfair trading practices with the Natives
8
What was the goal of the Continental Congress?
Bring the colonies back under the control of Britain
Negotiate peace between the colonists and natives
Request assistance from France and Germany
Solve problems arising from British taxation and laws
9
Which was not a signer of the Declaration for South Carolina?
Arthur Middleton
Edward Rutledge
Christopher Gadsden
Thomas Lynch Jr.
10
Where was the Declaration of Independence written?
Charleston
New York
Boston
Philadelphia
11
Who were the "Patriots"?
Those that desired the colonies to separate from Britain
Those that wanted war with Spain to claim their land
Those that supported British taxes and laws
Those that wanted a peaceful resolution with Britain
12
Which is not true about the women during the Revolution?
Fought alongside the men in battle
Served as spies and nurses during the war
Took responsibility over the plantations and businesses
Suffered the loss of male family members
13
Which was not a similarity of S.C.'s Declaration signers?
Plantation owners
Educated in Britain
From the Low Country
Caucasian men
14
Which of the following was not a location of French and Indian War battles?
Florida
Pennsylvania
The New England Colonies
Canada
15
The Intolerable Act was a response to what event?
The Battles of Lexington and Concord
The Boston Tea Party
The Boston Massacre
The Declaration of Independence
16
What was the result of the Cherokee War?
Cherokee won, trade relationship improved
Cherokee won, they kept their land
Settlers won, they got Cherokee land
Settlers won, they were paid for war damages
17
What are our God-given rights, according to the Declaration?
Freedom, safety, and joy
Life, liberty, and happiness
The large combo meal at your favorite fast food spot
Free speech and voting rights
18
Why did the Natives side with the British during the Revolution?
'Cause the Brits have that cool accent
They were bribed with gold and silver
Long-standing trade relationship
Their land would be returned after the war
19
Which of the following was not a tactic used by the Sons of Liberty?
Organized boycotts and protests
Plotted to assassinate King George III
Published letters and newspapers
Used violence toward tax collectors and loyalists
20
Which of the following was not a result of the French and Indian War?
The war consumed much of Britain's wealth
France lost all American lands except Haiti
Britain gained all land east of Mississippi River
Slavery was abolished from the Americas
21
What role did Henry Middleton of S.C. play prior to the American Revolution?
Represented Carolina at the Boston Tea Party
Led British soldiers to put down the Sons of Liberty
Wrote the Declaration of Independence
Served as a leader of the First Continental Congress
22
What famous saying summarizes how many colonists felt about Britain?
No taxation without representation
A house divided cannot stand
Join or Die
Life, liberty, and happiness for all
23
Where was the "shot heard 'round the world"?
Charlestown, SC
London, England
Philadelphia, PA
Lexington, MA
24
How did the colonists suffer as a result of the French and Indian War?
The natives got much of their land back
Taxes were enforced on popular items
The major cities of Boston and New York were destroyed
The French took control of the colonies
25
Why were colonists upset at the King and Parliament in Britain?
A lack of protection from French traders
Taxation placed on important items
The sale of low-priced manufactured goods
A lack of a voice in the law-making process
26
What was the central problem the Cherokee had with Carolinian settlers?
Warriors taken as slaves
Criminals ravaging the Back Country
Theft of their land
Trade embargo
27
Which of the following was not a taxed item?
Newspapers
Molasses
Glass
gunpowder
28
According to the Declaration, who has the power of the country?
The people
Religious leaders
The King or Queen
Elected officials

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