Which describes the effect of the American Revolution on Native Americans?

Native Americans lost land during the Revolution.

Which is a quote from Patrick Henry?

"Give me liberty or give me death!"

Which is Sam Adams known for?

founding the radical Sons of Liberty

Why did the Continental Congress choose George Washington to lead the Continental Army?

He had served as a soldier in the British army and had a reputation as a man of good character.

Which describes the Marquis de Lafayette?

the Frenchman who became a general on Washington's staff and his lifelong friend

Which rights were guaranteed in the Declaration of Independence?

life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness

Which idea from the Enlightenment was used in the Declaration of Independence?

People have governments to protect their rights.

Which was a problem for Britain after the French and Indian War?

keeping colonists from going farther west into Indian lands

How did John Adams help persuade the delegates to sign the Declaration of Independence?

He never gave up and spoke convincingly about independence.

Why was the Declaration of Independence important to the American Revolution war effort?

It helped unify the colonists to fight the war.

Who were the Hessians?

German soldiers hired by the British

Which was Martha Washington known for?

helping to boost morale during the winter at Valley Forge

Why was the Battle of Saratoga a turning point in the American Revolution?

It convinced the French to join the war on the side of the colonists.

Which describes the importance of Valley Forge to Americans during the Revolutionary War?

After the hardships of Valley Forge, the American army was stronger, prouder, and better trained.

Which describes the meaning of the phrase "the shot heard round the world"?

Battle at Lexington started a revolution that brought the US to the scene

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1
Which describes the effect of the American Revolution on Native Americans?
Native Americans lost land during the Revolution.
The Revolution had very little effect on Native Americans.
Congress gave Native Americans western lands.
Native Americans were promised U.S. citizenship for enlisting in the Continental Army.
2
Which is a quote from Patrick Henry?
"These are the times that try men's souls."
"Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness"
"Give me liberty or give me death!"
"That these colonies are,and of right ought to be,free and independent..
3
Which is Sam Adams known for?
writing pamphlets about independence
founding the radical Sons of Liberty
working to make peace with Britain
leading troops at Bunker Hill
4
Which Patriot started"committees of correspondence"to keep the colonies talking to each other before and during the war?
John Adams
John Hancock
Paul Revere
Sam Adams
5
Why did the Continental Congress choose George Washington to lead the Continental Army?
He had taught military science at Harvard and knew the British officers.
He was the most likeable man in the Congress and the only one with military experience.
He had served as a soldier in the British army and had a reputation as a man of good character.
He had studied in Europe and understood British military tactics.
6
Which describes the Marquis de Lafayette?
a young officer on Washington's staff who captured a British fort during the Battle of Yorktown
a former Swiss captain who helped train the Continental Army
the Frenchman who became a general on Washington's staff and his lifelong friend
the commander of French troops in the South who lost the Battle of Yorktown
7
Which rights were guaranteed in the Declaration of Independence?
voting and saying whatever you want
fair trials and a free press
life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness
gun ownership and free speech
8
Which idea from the Enlightenment was used in the Declaration of Independence?
Science can answer all human questions.
Revolution leaders should explain their ideas to the world.
People have governments to protect their rights.
Kings get their power from God.
9
Which was a problem for Britain after the French and Indian War?
regaining land the French won during the war
convincing colonists to go west to find farm land
keeping colonists from going farther west into Indian lands
collecting taxes from colonists who bought land in the west
10
Which of the following was event that led King George to instate the Intolerable Acts (Coercive Acts)?
The Boston Tea Party
The Sons of Liberty
Pontiac's Rebellion
The Boston Massacre
11
How did John Adams help persuade the delegates to sign the Declaration of Independence?
He wrote much of the document with Thomas Jefferson.
He threatened delegates who were opposed to independence.
He told the delegates the French would help if they signed it.
He never gave up and spoke convincingly about independence.
12
Why was the Declaration of Independence important to the American Revolution war effort?
The French decided to support the colonists.
The British reacted with anger and made the war more difficult.
It had little importance to the war.
It helped unify the colonists to fight the war.
13
Which law put a tax on every piece of printed paper in the colonies?
Printing Tax
Stamp Act
Townsend Act
Magna Carta
14
Who were the Hessians?
French cavalry hired by the Continental Army
German soldiers hired by the British
British sailors who chose to help the colonists
Dutch soldiers who volunteered to help the British
15
Which was Martha Washington known for?
writing letters to her husband about the unequal treatment of women and blacks
disguising herself as a man to become a soldier in the Continental Army
protecting important documents at Valley Forge
helping to boost morale during the winter at Valley Forge
16
Why was the Battle of Saratoga a turning point in the American Revolution?
It convinced the French to join the war on the side of the colonists.
proved that the British could not win the war.
It was the last major battle of the war.
It convinced the Americans that they had won the war.
17
Which Boston lawyer defended the British soldiers put on trial after the Boston Massacre?
Samuel Adams
John Hancock
John Adams
William Prescot
18
Why did some slaves risk everything to escape and join the British side during the American Revolution?
to be reunited with their families
to show their loyalty to the king
to gain their freedom
to earn money
19
Which describes the importance of Valley Forge to Americans during the Revolutionary War?
The French army was able to use Valley Forge as a base for raids into Canada.
The British were not able to defeat the Americans and withdrew from Philadelphia.
During the winter at Valley Forge, American forces were able to retake New York.
After the hardships of Valley Forge, the American army was stronger, prouder, and better trained.
20
Which describes the meaning of the phrase "the shot heard round the world"?
The battle at Breed's Hill proved to the world the US would win
The shots fired during the Boston Massacre set off the revolution
The violence in NY told the world that Americans could fight as well
Battle at Lexington started a revolution that brought the US to the scene
21
Wife of a Patriot wrote to her husband during the American Revolution about the unequal treatment of blacks and women?
Catherine Greene
Martha Washington
Abigail Adams
Elizabeth Hamilton
22
Which victory convinced the French to join the war on the side of the colonists?
Yorktown
Trenton
Saratoga
Bunker Hill
23
Which describes the Stamp Act of 1765?
a tax on locally-grown produce
a tax on imported tea
a tax on alcoholic beverages
a tax on all printed materials
24
In which conflict were five colonists killed by British soldiers?
Paul Revere's Ride
French and Indian War
Boston Massacre
Intolerable Acts
25
Which commander of British forces surrendered at Yorktown?
Friedrich von Steuben
Lord Cornwallis
Alexander Hamilton
Nathanial Greene

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