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American Revolution Quiz
American Revolution Quiz
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Why would a colonist want to remain a subject of England?
Thought the British would win
Sense of loyalty to the crown (king)
All of the above
To keep their job
2
Thomas Paine's book that convinced many colonists to go for independence
The Paine Truth
Declaration of Independence
Common Sense
Join or Die
3
Which was an American advantage as the war started against Great Britain?
Using guerrilla warfare
All of the above
Fighting for homes, families, and freedom
Home field advantage (land)
4
The only group that was really "created equal" at the time of the
Declaration of Independence
Women
Enslaved Africans
White males
Native Americans
5
A colonist that favored independence
Loyalist
Patriot
Tory
Mercenary
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Who was the intended audience for the
Declaration of Independence
?
Only King George
The world
Just the colonies
Native Americans
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Which was a British advantage in a war with the 13 colonies?
All of the above
Plenty of weapons and supplies
Large, well-trained, and professional army
Money to hire Hessian mercenaries
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What was an important result of the Battle of Bunker Hill?
British learned colonists would fight bravely for freedom
Easy victory for the British
YUUGE American victory!
General Washington's first victory
9
Which was NOT an "unalienable right" in the
Declaration of Independence
?
Pursuit of Happiness
Liberty
Property
Life
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Another name for a loyalist
Loser
Tory
Patriot
Hessian
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Why was the militia told, "Don't shoot until you see the whites of their eyes!" at Bunker Hill?
Lack of gunpowder
Lousy aim
Color blindness
Poor eyesight
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Who was the principal (main) author of the
Declaration of Independence
?
Benjamin Franklin
Thomas Paine
Thomas Jefferson
George Washington
