What was the effect of British taxation on the colonies as a whole?

They started to unite as Americans.

Colonist opposed to British rule

Why was signing the Declaration of Independence a dangerous act?

Britain viewed those who signed as traitors.

What role did African American Patriots play in the war?

They fought in almost every battle of the war.

What is the main argument in the Declaration of Independence?

People are born with rights that cannot be taken away.

How did the American victory at Saratoga affect the war?

France became an ally and joined the war.

What was the purpose of the 1st Continental Congress?

to decide what to do about the Intolerable Acts

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Revolutionary War Review

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1
Who said, "Give me liberty or give me death?"
William Prescott
Patrick Henry
John Hancock
John Adams
2
Which Patriot warned of the British attack?
Paul Revere
George Washington
John Hancock
John Adams
3
Which brief battle forced the British to retreat to Boston?
Bunker Hill
Lexington
Breed's Hill
Concord
4
What resulted from the American victory at Yorktown?
The British continued to move north.
The American Revolution ended.
The British strengthened their troops.
The Americans were prepared to win another battle.
5
Why did Britain impose the Stamp Act on the colonists?
Britain thought colonists were too wealthy.
Britain wanted to give money for expanding their cities.
The king wanted them to return to England.
Britain needed money.
6
What was the effect of British taxation on the colonies as a whole?
They started to unite as Americans.
They became more divided.
Many paid for British support.
Many colonists returned to Britain.
7
What was a Patriot?
Colonist opposed to British rule
British soldier opposed to British rule over the colonies
British soldier
Colonist who agreed with British rule
8
What helped Washington defeat the British at Yorktown?
arrival of the French navy
French mercenaries
capturing British cannons
hiding troops in his home
9
Who won the American Revolution?
French and Indians
British
Patriots
Dutch and Germans
10
Who first signed the Declaration of Independence?
John Hancock
John Adams
Thomas Paine
Thomas Jefferson
11
Why was signing the Declaration of Independence a dangerous act?
It was an agreement with King George III.
There was a chance not many people would sign.
Those who signed belonged to no country.
Britain viewed those who signed as traitors.
12
Who wrote most of the Declaration of Independence?
George Washington
Benjamin Franklin
John Hancock
Thomas Jefferson
13
Which of the following was NOT an Intolerable Act?
port of Boston was closed
colonists had to feed and house British soldiers
Massachusetts was put under control of a British general.
A tax on British imports
14
Which battle began with the "shot heard around the world?"
Concord
Lexington
Bunker Hill
Breed's Hill
15
Which of the following caused the Intolerable Acts?
Committees of Correspondence
First Continental Congress
Boston Massacre
Boston Tea Party
16
Who fought for Britain in the French and Indian War and led the Americans against Britain in the American Revolution?
George Washington
William Prescott
John Adams
Paul Revere
17
What role did African American Patriots play in the war?
They fought in almost every battle of the war.
They struggled to end slavery.
As slaves, they were not allowed to fight.
They did not defend forts.
18
Which event took place first?
British retreat to Boston
Paul Revere captured
Battle of Lexington
Battle of Concord
19
Who wrote "Common Sense?"
Von Steuben
Patrick Henry
Martha Washington
Thomas Paine
20
What does the Declaration of Independence say about Britain?
The king has no authority.
Parliament is in control.
The king has abused his power.
Parliament has no vote.
21
What is the main argument in the Declaration of Independence?
People have the right to choose who will be their leader.
All people have the same rights.
People have the right to choose to be independent or not.
People are born with rights that cannot be taken away.
22
How did the American victory at Saratoga affect the war?
The Americans took control of Lake Champlain.
The British took control of the Hudson River.
France became an ally and joined the war.
The British hired more mercenaries.
23
Which of the following was NOT one of the contributions made by women during the American Revolution?
led troops in battle
delivered water
repaired socks
wrote poetry
24
Which of the following is NOT a way that other nations helped the colonists during the American Revolution?
They sent sports equipment.
They trained Americans.
They sent troops.
They sent ships.
25
What was the purpose of the 1st Continental Congress?
to decide what to do about the Intolerable Acts
to elect George Washington as commander
to write the Declaration of Independence
to plan the Boston Tea Party

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