What did the Townshend Acts do?

placed a tax on goods the colonists imported from Britain

After the treaty with Britain was signed, how did American territory change?

America gained land from the East Coast to the Mississippi

What does Jefferson describe as the main purpose of government?

to protect people's unalienable rights

What did the Proclamation of 1763 declare?

Colonists were forbidden from settling past the Appalacians

What was first battle to take place AFTER the colonies declared their independence?

Battle of Brooklyn (AKA Battle of NYC)

Fort Ticonderoga was significant because

the colonists received more cannons

In the Declaration of Independence, what are the unalienable rights?

Life, Liberty and the pursuit of happiness

What did Baron von Steuben do for the Continental Army?

wrote the military training manual & trained soldiers

studbud

History Alive, Chapters 5-7

22 termsStudBud Administration74 plays

A review of the years leading up to the American Revolution and the Revolution itself

Flashcards22 cardsFPractice quizPHost liveL

Questions 22

Answers

1
What did the Townshend Acts do?
Prevented colonists from settling past the Appalacians
placed a tax on goods the colonists imported from Britain
made the colonists pay a tax on pieces of paper they used
punished the colonists for the Boston Tea Party
2
What was NOT a strength of the Americans during the Revolution?
an abundance of food
help from the French
strong leadership
patriotism
3
What was the last major battle in the North?
Monmouth
Yorktown
Saratoga
Bunker Hill
4
After the treaty with Britain was signed, how did American territory change?
Gained land formally held by Canada
America gained land from the East Coast to the Mississippi
They gained possession of Florida
Gained land running from Maine to Georgia
5
What does Jefferson describe as the main purpose of government?
to protect people's unalienable rights
to establish laws that limit individual freedoms
to develop a strong military
to protect citizens from the tyranny of foreign governments
6
How did the King of England react when presented with the Olive Branch Petition?
He forced Parliament to pass the Townshend Acts
He rejected it
He accepted the demands of the colonists
He encouraged France to invade the colonies
7
What did the Proclamation of 1763 declare?
Colonists were forbidden from settling past the Appalacians
Canada was given to the French
Colonists had to pay increased taxes for tea
Colonists were given land west of the Appalachian Mountains
8
What was first battle to take place AFTER the colonies declared their independence?
Saratoga
Battle of Brooklyn (AKA Battle of NYC)
Yorktown
Bunker Hill
9
Who won the French and Indian War?
French
British
Spanish
Indians
10
Complete the phrase "No taxation without..."
Independence
Consent
Representation
Freedom
11
What was the objective of the Second Continental Congress?
to create system of government
to declare independence
make peace with Britain
to claim land West of the Appalachian Mountains
12
After what battle did the British surrender?
Ticonderoga
Monmouth
Lexington and Concord
Yorktown
13
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Paul Revere
Thomas Jefferson
John Adams
Thomas Paine
14
Fort Ticonderoga was significant because
colonists claimed land in Canada
the colonists received more cannons
colonists kicked the British out of New Jersey
British gained momentum and confidence after this battle
15
Who was the king of England during the American Revolution?
George III
Peter III
George II
Henry VIII
16
Who wrote "Common Sense" and "The Crisis"?
Samuel Adams
Alexander Hamilton
Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Paine
17
In the Declaration of Independence, what are the unalienable rights?
Life, Liberty and the pursuit of happiness
Life, Liberty and the pursuit of land
Life, Liberty and the Freedom of Speech
Life, Liberty and the right to bare arms
18
What is the name of the treaty that ended the American Revolution
Treaty of Philadelphia 1781
Treaty of Paris 1783
Treaty of Prague 1783
Treaty of Paris 1780
19
Who was the "Swamp Fox"?
Marquis de Lafayette
Francis Marion
Charles Cornwallis
Baron von Steubon
20
Which of the following was NOT a British advantage?
support of their population
experienced army
large population
Hessian mercenaries
21
What did Baron von Steuben do for the Continental Army?
bought new uniforms
wrote the military training manual & trained soldiers
took command of the army and defeated the British in NY
designed military barracks
22
What was the Boston Tea Party a protest of?
The Proclamation of 1763
The Boston Massacre
The Intolerable Acts
The Tea Act of 1773

History Alive, Chapters 5-7 Flashcards | StudBud