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A review of the American Revolution for a test
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This is an image of
French and Indian War
Boston Massacre
Battle of Saratoga
Boston Tea Party
2
Why is the Battle of Bunker Hill so important to the American Revolution?
thanks to Paul Revere’s warning, the colonists were won
British were unprepared and were forced to retreat
colonists gained confidence they could fight the British
the Declaration of Independence was signed at Bunker Hill
3
The Boston Tea Party was a significant event in history because it showed
the colonists do not like tea
the colonists enjoy dressing up as Native Americans
there was not enough security in the Boston Harbor
the colonists were willing to take risks to show their anger
4
The name of the colonists' army is
Redcoats
Continental Army
Bluecoats
Mainland Army
5
Which of the following was not a cause of the American Revolution?
The Boston Massacre.
The United States declared independence.
The British were bullied by the colonists.
The colonists were over taxed.
6
This person warned the colonists the British were coming
Benjamin Franklin
Paul Revere
Thomas Jefferson
George Washington
7
This is an image of
Washington crossing the Ohio
Washington crossing the Delaware
Jefferson crossing the Richmond
Franklin crossing the Philadelphia
8
The British taxed the colonist because
they needed money after the Revolutionary War
they did not want to tax England
they needed money after the French adn Indian War
they did not like the colonists
9
Which was the final battle where the British surrendered?
Valley Forge
Bunker Hill
Yorktown
Saratoga
10
Why is the Battle of Saratoga considered the turning point of the American Revolution?
the British navy suffered an embarrassing defeat
Native American tribes joined the war in support of British
Washington was appointed the General of the Colonial Army
convinced the French to form an alliance with the colonies
11
This law said that the colonists could not move west
Only East Act
Royal Proclamation of 1763
Townshend Act
No West Act 1763
12
Natural rights are
rights people never have such as mansions
rights people buy such as groceries
rights people are born with such as Life or liberty
rights people earn such as working or driving
13
Thomas Paine believed colonists should ____________ Britain.
fight with
unite with
stay neutral to
break from
14
Why did the colonists lose the Battle at Lexington against the British?
Colonists were warned the British were coming
The British did not have enough ammunition to keep fighting
colonists were surprised to see the British at Lexington
British army had 70 men but colonists had gathered 400 men.
15
During the winter Washington stayed where with his soldiers?
Valley Forge
Bunker Hill
Valley of Death
South Carolina
16
A patriot
supports neither
supports war
supports the king
supports the colonists
17
A loyalist
supports war
supports neither
supports the colonists
supports the king
18
Name a tax that was placed on the colonists
Cloth
Stamp
Car
Furniture
19
What was the purpose of the Olive Branch Petition?
King tried to take away rights but keep their loyalty
King George tried to leave America and the colonies.
colonists tried to declare their rights but be loyal to King
colonists declare rights and cut ties with King George.
20
The biggest impact of the Boston Massacre was
the colonists declared their independence directly after
happened where the First Continental Congress was to meet
showed the King that the colonists would boycott goods
colonists spread the message the British were cruel tyrants
21
Many Americans believed taxation by Parliament was unjust because it
was done without the King’s approval
violated he English Bill of Rights
was done without representation of the colonists
ignored the philosophy of absolutism
22
What was the purpose of the Treaty of Paris?
this treaty ended the French Revolution
this treaty ended the French and Indian War
this treaty ended the Civil War
this treaty ended the Boston Massacre
23
Which battle was the turning point of the revolution?
Bunker Hill
Concord
Yorktown
Saratoga
24
The colonists burned this British ship
Mayflower
Battleship
Santa Maria
Gaspee
25
Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness”
are called
mercantilism
salutary neglect
divine rights
natural rights
26
Name a tax that was placed on the colonists
Coffee
Cereal
Silverware
Sugar
27
Which example describes the beliefs the colonists explained in the Declaration of Independence?
people have more rights i they money
Reps. don't have follow laws if they disagree with the gov't
change happens if the gov't does not respect people’s rights
all laws should be passed unanimously by all citizens
28
Which country decided to help America against the British?
France
Mexico
England
Portugal
29
The British soldiers are known as the
Redcoats
Pinkjackets
Yellowjackets
Bluecoats