Which is NOT a reason Great Britian had for ignoring the colonists' complaints?

Great Britian was afraid of the colonists

Why did the Second Continental Congress create the Continental Army?

so they would be prepared for war after Dec of Indep

What are 2 key actions of Second Continental Congress ?

form Continental Army and send Olive Branch Petition to Eng

Which was NOT a benefit of Washington's victories at Trenton and Princeton?

showed Patriots were weak and couldn't win war

What key event took place after Patriots' victory in Battle of Saratoga?

French army joined the colonies to fight British

Thomas Paine's Common Sense used plain easy language to explain what two things to colonists?

Independence is worth fighting for, they had right to be independent of Great Britian

in Revolutionary times quarter meant..

to give food and shelter to others

How did members of 2nd Continental Congress feel after publishing Declaration of Independence?

Great Britian would find them guilty of treason & war coming

What was the main outcome of the Battle of Yorktown?

surrender of British army marked defeat of the British

What event caused many soldiers to re-enlist, join Patriots, and showed Patriots could win war?

Washington's victories at Trenton & Princeton

Which of the following was key advantage for the Patriots in Revoltionary War?

France, Holland, Spain allied & supplied $$ troops & arms

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1
Which is NOT a reason Great Britian had for ignoring the colonists' complaints?
Great Britian was afraid of the colonists
thought they could easily win against them
didn't think colonists should get special rights
thought had right to control colonies
2
Why did the Second Continental Congress create the Continental Army?
so they would be prepared for war after Dec of Indep
because minutemen were too weak
because their navy was weak
they thought they could easily beat England's Army
3
Which set of laws placed new taxes on the colonists after the Stamp Act was removed?
Sons of Liberty
The Declaration of Independence
Townshend Acts
First Continental Congress
4
What are 2 key actions of Second Continental Congress ?
form Continental Army and send Olive Branch Petition to Eng
declare war on England and attack British ships in Boston
form alliance with France, conquer Florida
arrest all who took part in Boston Tea Party & punish them
5
After the Boston Tea Party , Great Britain passed harsh laws that the colonists called ...
Intolerable Acts
Olive Branch Petition
Townshend Acts
Common Sense Acts
6
Which was NOT a benefit of Washington's victories at Trenton and Princeton?
Many joined Patriots side
victories showed Patriots could win war
showed Patriots were weak and couldn't win war
Many soldiers decided to re-enlist
7
What set of laws placed new taxes on colonists after repealing Stamp Act?
Common Sense
Townshend Acts
Intolerable Acts
Olive Branch Petition
8
What key event took place after Patriots' victory in Battle of Saratoga?
Patriot army under Benedict Arnold fell apart
British took control of the whole Hudson River Valley
French army joined the colonies to fight British
Spanish invaded Great Britian
9
Thomas Paine's Common Sense used plain easy language to explain what two things to colonists?
what will happen if go against King George
Independence is worth fighting for
reasons they should remain loyal to England
they had right to be independent of Great Britian
10
in Revolutionary times quarter meant..
one fourth of something
freedom of rule by others
twenty five cents
to give food and shelter to others
11
Why did Second Continental Congress send the Olive Branch Petition to King George lll ?
didn't think they could beat England in war
hoped for peaceful solution
Benjamin Franklin told them to do it
they wanted to trade new things with England
12
Who was named commander of the Continental Army?
Benjamin Franklin
John Hancock
George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
13
How did members of 2nd Continental Congress feel after publishing Declaration of Independence?
Great Britian would find them guilty of treason & war coming
Thought Native Am. and slaves would help them fight British
thought Great Britian would grant them independence
confident other European nations would help colonists
14
What was the main outcome of the Battle of Yorktown?
Nathaniel Greene led surprise raids against British Army
French navy got fishing rights in Chesapeake Bay
Benedict Arnold betrayed Patriots by switching sides
surrender of British army marked defeat of the British
15
What event caused many soldiers to re-enlist, join Patriots, and showed Patriots could win war?
Olive Branch Petition
naming George Washington commander of Continental Army
Washington's victories at Trenton & Princeton
Second Continental Congress
16
Which of the following was key advantage for the Patriots in Revoltionary War?
Patriots found huge supply of gold near Phila , gave them $$
British knew the local geography better than Patriots
France, Holland, Spain allied & supplied $$ troops & arms
Patriots' large weapons factories produced better guns
17
The definition of independence is....
The Sons of Liberty
an agreement to end war
freedom of rule by others
being prepared to fight war
18
Who won the Revolutionary War?
England
Americans

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