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American Revolution
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Events before, during, and after the American Revolution.
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1
Jamestown's prosperity was insured by:
The King
Gold
Fur Trade
Tobacco
2
This person surrendered at the Battle of Yorktown
George Washington
General Robert E. Lee
Lord Cornwallis
King George III
3
Refusal to buy goods from a certain source:
Boycott
Proclimation
Resolution
Strike
4
The President is part of which branch of the government?
Executive
Legislative
Judicial
5
This person was the leader of the Sons of Liberty and led the cause for Independence.
George Washington
John Adams
Paul Revere
Benjamin Franklin
6
Why did Great Britain create taxes for the colonists like the Stamp Act?
The colonists had more money than the British.
They needed money to pay for the French and Indian War.
The colonists owed Great Britain money.
They disliked the colonists.
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Who were the two major sides in the French and Indian War?
British vs. Colonists
French vs. Indians
Colonists vs. Indians
British vs. French
8
Which document is a written guarantee of individual rights?
Constitution
Declaration of Independence
Bill of Rights
Articles of Confederation
9
This event was known as the "shot heard 'round the world."
Declaration of Independence
Battle of Saratoga
Battle of Lexington
Battle of Yorktown
10
Thomas Paine's pamphlet _______________________ outlined reasons for going to war with Britain.
Federalist Papers
Common Sense
Treatise of Government
Declaration of Independence
11
When does Great Britain finally recognize American Independence?
Proclamation of 1763
Battle of Lexington
Declaration of Independence
Treaty of Paris
12
The settlers of Jamestown originated from...
France
England
Holland
Spain
13
This battle was the turning point of the American Revolution.
Battle of Yorktown
Battle of Saratoga
Battle of Lexington
Battle of Gettysburg
14
Which event is shown here?
Boston Tea Party
Boston Massacre
Battle of Lexington
Surrender at Yorktown
15
Who was the King of England during the American Revolution?
King George III
George Washington
Queen Elizabeth I
Lord Cornwallis
16
The House of Representatives and Senate are part of which branch of government?
Judicial
Legislative
Executive
17
This person helped gain French support for American Independence:
Benjamin Franklin
Phillis Wheatley
George Washington
Patrick Henry
18
The Intolerable acts punished the colonists for the
Stamp Act Boycott
Boston Massacre
French and Indian War
Boston Tea Party
19
What does this picture show?
Proclamation of 1763
Stamp Act
Bill of Rights
Treaty of Paris
20
The Proclamation of 1763....
Forced settlers out of land west of the Appalachian
Provided Barracks for British Soldiers
Ended the use of colonial currency
enforced the Tea Act
21
Delegates from each colony (except Georgia) met to discuss problems with Great Britain
Treaty of Paris
Boston Tea Party
First Continental Congress
Constitutional Convention
22
The chief occupation of the Southern Colonies was
Agriculture
Lumberjacks
Ship Building
Iron Work
23
"Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness" is mentioned in:
U.S. Constitution
Bill of Rights
Articles of Confederation
Declaration of Independence
24
Who was the commander (leader) of the Continental Army?
Ulysses S. Grant
King George III
Lord Cornwallis
George Washington
25
Which of the following is NOT a reason the American colonies won the Revolution?
Better military
Strong leadership
Support from France
Colonists fought to protect their land and way-of-life
26
Which of the following is a primary source of the 18th century?
Painting done by someone in the 20th century
Reproduction of furniture
A novel about the Revolutionary War
A diary of a colonia shopkeeper
27
What did the Proclamation of 1763 say?
Colonists were not allowed out after dark.
Colonists could not move west of the Appalachian Mountains.
Colonists had to allow British soldiers in their homes.
Colonists had to pay taxes to Great Britain.
28
This person gave a speech saying, "Give me Liberty, or give me Death."
George Washington
Benjamin Franklin
John Adams
Patrick Henry
29
Which branch of government makes the laws?
Judicial
Legislative
Executive
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Who rode on horseback to warn colonists of British arrival?
Patrick Henry
George Washington
Paul Revere
John Adams
