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Chapter 9 The American Revolution
Chapter 9 The American Revolution
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The main argument of the Declaration of Independence is?
people are born with rights that cannot be taken away
people should vote
people should participate in government
people should all try to be good citizens
2
Which was NOT a decision made by the Second Continental Congress?
Electing an army commander
Declaring independence
How many years a "traitor" would spend in prison
Forming an army
3
How did African-American Patriots play an important role in the war?
they helped with supplies
they fought in every battle
they set up traps for the British
they had great ideas
4
Why was Thomas Paine's "Common Sense" so convincing?
it was funny
it was easy to understand
it was written by a wise man
it was well thought out
5
Two European groups that fought against the British with the Americans were?
Spanish & French
Dutch & Chinese
Japanese & Chinese
Africans & Dutch
6
What best describes George Rogers Clark & John Paul Jones?
they were very witty
they were determined to win
they gave up hope
they surrendered
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Which was NOT a contribution made by women during the war?
writing poetry
repairing socks
repairing cars
delivering water
8
What did the Declaration of Independence declare about the king of Britain?
all he thought about was money
he was a great ruler
he was a traitor
he abused his power
9
How did Von Stueben help the Continental Army?
by writing letters to the king
by writing the Declaration of Independence
by making uniforms for the soldiers
by training the soldiers
10
Why was signing the Declaration of Independence viewed as a dangerous act?
they would be considered bad people
they would not be punished
they would be subjected to paying more taxes
they would be viewed as traitors and they could be killed
11
How dod George Washington force the British out of Boston?
by setting up traps
by placing cannons on top of the hills above the city
by recruiting more soldiers
by recruiting more allies
12
What was Prince Hall most known for?
leading the struggle for new laws
leading the struggle for independence
leading the struggle for equal rights
leading the struggle to end slavery
13
What happened as a result of Thomas Paine's "Common Sense" argument?
the French & Indian war started
the Declaration of Independence was drafted
Patriots were called traitors
it was easy to understand
14
What happened as a result of the victory at Yorktown?
the colonist rebelled
the Delaration of Independence was signed
the French became allies with the British
the American Revolution ended
15
How did the victory at Trenton affect the Americans?
it should them the British had weaknesses
it gave them new hope
none of the above
it gave them a new strategy
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What helped Washington defeat the British at Yorktown?
the soldiers new the land
they had superior weapons
the arrival of the French Navy
Native American allies
