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The American Revolution
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1
Thomas Paine wrote __________ and inspired the colonist to challenge the British authority.
Articles of Confederation
Common Sense
Declaration
Constitution
2
The Declaration of Independence states that all men are created ____________.
different
bias
equal
smart
3
Thousands of slaves signed with the British Army because they offered ____________.
food
jobs
education
freedom
4
How did the Battle of Saratoga shape the course of the American Revolution?
Battle showed that Burgoyne’s plan to separate the colonies would work
The outcome of the battle encouraged the French to give their support
Battle demonstrated that the British were a better trained military force
Outcome of the battle encouraged many Native Americans to remain neutral
5
Who does Paine believe deserves love and appreciation?
Soldiers who join the army during the summer months
Soldiers who serve their country with bravery regardless of consequence
Soldiers who are loyal to their country when everything is going well
Soldiers who enlist in the army to get paid for their service
6
Spain became an ally to the Patriots because they wanted to regain _______________.
Texas
Oklahoma
Florida
New York
7
Congress pursued peace by sending King George III the _____________________ Petition.
Hickory Branch
Dover
Poem
Olive Branch
8
Three groups not included in the Declaration were women, slaves and ______________.
Native Americans
uncles
children
men
9
Patriot ally who was the Spanish governor of Louisiana and organized troops.
Galvez
Lafayette
Von Stuerben
Francia Marion
10
_______________________ wrote letters to her husband suggesting rights for women.
Martha Washington
Sarah Bagley
Mariah Stone
Abigail Adams
11
The British took the fighting into the south to gain support from_________.
women
indians
Loyalist
Patriots
12
____________ felt the colonies did not need independence.
women
Patriots
Loyalists
men
13
The ___________________________ were a group of Patriots who protested British laws.
Sons of Liberty
Doctors
Merchants
Loyalists
14
British Soldiers marched towards Lexington and _______ in search of weapons.
Boston
Concord
Georgia
New York
15
Which of the following made the greatest contribution to the American victory at Yorktown?
The assistance of the French Navy Fleet.
Guerilla attacks led by Francis Marion
The discovery that Benedict Arnold was a traitor
16
The main issue debated at the second Continental Congress was
peace or war
taxes
ships
Franklin
17
King George and Parliament viewed the colonists as a source of
headaches
funds
laughter
supplies
18
What message is Thomas Paine trying to convey?
Native Americans need to join the fight against the British.
Americans need to keep fighting even when times are tough.
African Americans need to join the fight against the British.
Americans need to surrender to the British because times are tough.
19
______________________ ran the first post office established by the 2nd Continental Congress.
George Washington
Ben Franklin
Samuel Adams
John Adams
20
What does Paine say that the American soldiers are fighting to rid themselves of?
A system of government ruled by elected representatives
A system of government that is cruel and unfair
The absence of government and absolute freedom of the individual
A limited group of people running the government
21
Benedict Arnold was a patriot who later joined forces with the ______________.
British
Russians
French
Spainards
22
Fighting at Lexington and Concord was known as
Concord Retreat
shot heard round the world
Famous Ride of Paul Revere
Lexington Showdown
23
Patriot ally who believed in our right to govern ourselves.
Lafayette
Galvez
Von Stuerben
Francis Marion
24
The Proclamation of 1763 prohibited colonists from moving west of the
Rocky Mountains
Appalachian Mountains
Mississippi River
Red River