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1
Which colonial leader helped lead colonists to revolution by gaining the support of the French?
George Washington
Benjamin Franklin
Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Paine
2
Who was the main author of the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Paine
Thomas Jefferson
John Adams
George Washington
3
The official end to the American Revolution came after the __________________.
Battle of Yorktown in 1781
Battle of Saratoga in 1777
Declaration of Independence in 1776
Treaty of Paris in 1783
4
Many African Americans supported the colonists during the American Revolution because they
expected to get land when the war was over
hoped to earn free passage to Africa
believed they would gain their freedom
wanted to gain the right to vote
5
What is NOT a role women played in the American Revolution?
ran farms and businesses
supported their husbands at battles
served as government leaders
fought in battles and were spies
6
What did England agree to as a condition of the Treaty of Paris?
Assist the Americans in rebuilding cities and towns
surrender all land holdings in North America
Recognize the United States as an independent country
immediatlly remove soldiers from American Soil
7
The King says colonists have no say in Parliament. What right is being taken away from them?
Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness
Limited Government
Consent of the governed
Common Good
8
What did colonists believe was the purpose of government?
to protect individual rights
to spread religion
to collect taxes
to colonize new lands
9
Which colonial leader led colonists to independence by publishing
Common Sense
?
Thomas Jefferson
George Washington
Benjamin Franklin
Thomas Paine
10
The king declares war against the colonies. What right is being taken away from the colonists?
Equality
Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness
Consent of the governed
Limited Government
11
Why was the Battle of Saratoga a turning point in American Revolution?
HEssian fighters could no longer wage war for Great Britain
allowed shipments of food to reach Americas at Valley Forge
persuaded France to give military assistance to the Americas
British military forced to surrender the city of Boston
12
Who helped the Colonists during the War because they hoped to get their land back?
African Americans in the North
Native Americans
Hessians
African Americans in the South
13
Who was the leader of the Continental Army?
George Washinton
Thomas Jefferson
Benjamin Franklin
John Hancock
14
What was the most important outcome of the Treaty of Paris shown in this map:
It brought the end of British Occupation
It brought peace to several nations
It gave the American colonists freedom
it defined the United States Borders
15
What document did 2nd Continental Congress send 2 Britain as final attempt for peaceful ending?
Articles of Confederation
Common Sense
Olive Branch Petition
Declaration of Independence
16
Which event was a direct outcome of the 2nd Continental Congress?
Publication of "Common Sense"
approved "Declaration of Causes and Nece of Taking Up Arms"
Election of George Washington President of the United States
Arrival of Benjamin Franklin in France
17
What was the role of the French in the Battle of Yorktown?
French negotiated British surrender with Lord Cornwallis
french surrounded Yorktown on land and cut off supplies
French Navy blockaded harbor and cut off British supplies
French Army came late Yorktown in time to assist Americans
18
What was the last major battle of the American Revolution?
Battle of Saratoga
Battle of Yorktown
Battle of Trneton
Battle of Valley Forge
19
Colonial Soldiers were able to survive the winter at Valley Forge and this helped them because
they could grow stronger and recruit more soldiers to fight
they could train 2 become better soldiers & build confidence
they could eat and gain strength to fight the British
they could develop a plan for surrender
20
On July 4, 1776, the 2nd Continental Congress adopted what document to unify the colonies?
The Articles of Confederation
the Constitution
Mayflower Compact
The Declaration of Independence
21
The King says citizens of England have right to a jury trial, but colonial citizens don't.
Equality being taken away
Consent of the governed being taken away
RIght of Life, Liberty and Pursuit of Happiness taken away
RIght to Limited Government being taken away
22
During the American Revolution, which governing body made an army to unify the colonies?
1st Continental Congress
2nd Continental Congress
Mayflower Compact
House of Burgess
23
What countries signed the Treaty of Paris in 1783?
France and the Untied States
England and France
The United States and Britain
The United States and Spain
