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Reich Module 4 Review The American Revolution
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1
What was the purpose of
Common Sense
?
to get more lands
advocating independence from Britain to thirteen colonies
encouraging colonists to settle west of the Appalachian Mountains
to help the other countries to get more land
2
At the Second Continental Congress _____ was named commander of the Continental Army.
Patrick Henry
George Washington
John Hancock
Samuel Adams
3
What did Patrick Henry do?
was the third president
was the first president
wrote the Declaration of Independence
said, "give me liberty or give me death"
4
Among the 10 resolutions included in the Declaration of Rights, one was to....
remind colonists they were "British citizens so had certain rights"
ensure the colonists "life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness"
ensure the colonists "life, liberty, and property"
assure the colonists that "Britain sought a peaceful resolution"
5
Which of these was NOT a result of the Treaty of Paris of 1783?
the war was officially over
America's border were set
land west of the thirteen colonies were given to France
Great Britain recognized the independence of the United States
6
Who was the president of the Second Continental Congress?
James Madison
Thomas Jefferson
John Hancock
Lyman Hall
7
Who were the Minutemen?
The nickname of the British soldiers
German mercenaries
The nickname of the Patriots
civilian militia who could be called on at any minute
8
When the Minutemen faced the Redcoats at Lexington their captain yelled "Don't fired unless fired upon" because....
lure his enemies back to Boston
reserve ammunition for future conflicts
he wanted to hear "the shot heard 'round the world"
defend against attack, not start a war
9
The goal of the first Continental Congress was to
draft a declaration of independence from the British crown.
develop a plan for undermining the decisions of the King.
state the concerns of colonists to the King.
establish a colonial government to rival the King.
10
What is the likely reason that Spain became an ally to the Patriots?
Spain wanted to regain Florida from Britain
no other foreign nation believed in the Patriot cause
appeared the Patriots were losing the war
Spain wanted to control the colonists
11
Why did the British army retreat from Boston in March of 1776?
it had difficulty being resupplied from ships in the harbor
it was defeated badly at the Battle of Bunker Hill
it was surrounded by the Continental Army and its cannons
it had too few soldiers and cannons to control the city
12
At dawn on April 19, 1775, British soldiers searched for a colonial weapons storehouse rumored to be located where?
Boston
Lexington
Philadelphia
Concord
13
Bernardo de Galvez was a....
Spanish defector who served in the British Army and was wounded in battle.
Patriot foe who helped increase the British presence in Spanish Louisiana.
Spanish nobleman who was inspired by the ideas of the American Revolution.
Patriot ally who organized troops to attack British posts in the Southeast.
14
How was France's interest in the Revolution financially important?
would not allow its military to serve without pay
introduced its economic system to the colonists
wanted to repurchase land they had lost in the French and Indian War
provided monetary aid once they believed the Patriots could win
15
Commander at the Battle of Saratoga
George Washington
Johann Rall
John Paul Jones
Benedict Arnold
16
Why were the Battles of Lexington and Concord significant?
they were the first battles of the American Revolution
resulted in Boston being surrounded by the British Army
they were George Washington's first battles
caused Parliament to meet colonial demands for more self-government
17
What does E Pluribus Unum mean?
many people live here
many countries
a lot of people come together
out of many, one
18
Who was the rider that alerted the town of Lexington that the Regulars were out?
Paul Revere
George Washington
Thomas Gage
Patrick Henry
19
Taxation without representation was thought to be a cause of the war because...
people did not want their tea taxed.
colonists had no influence on what they were taxed on.
colonists did not earn interest on the money.
Soldiers were taxed less than the colonists.
20
Why was the Battle of Saratoga significant?
was the turning point in the war
was the first British victory in 1777
was the first American loss in 1777
was not really that important
21
What did Baron von Steuben NOT do at Valley Forge?
He introduced the troops to bayonets
He made a disciplined and professional army out of the continental army
He introduced them to bolt action rifles
He inspected the camp
22
What was Patrick Henry's role in the years leading up to the American Revolution?
early supporter of American independence
leader of the Boston Tea Party
warned Patriots at Lexington and Concord
led efforts to draft the Declaration of Independence
23
Why did thousands of slaves sign on with the British Army?
British offered freedom to slaves that fought for the British
British forces pledged to end slavery in the Americas
slavery was illegal in England
British forces were better trained and equipped than the colonial forces
24
The Battle of Yorktown....
allowed the French to gain colonial territory
showed the British that they could defeat the Patriots
convinced colonists to comply with British rule
was the last major battle of the American Revolution
25
In
Common Sense
Thomas Paine argued that laws should be made by
male landowners
citizens
church leaders
kings and queens
26
Who is John Paul Jones?
author of "The Crisis," and "Common Sense."
famous naval hero who said "I have not yet begun to fight."
first African American to spy on the British for the Patriots
commander of the Continental Army during the American Revolution.
27
Who wrote
Common Sense
?
Thomas Paine
John Adams
Thomas Jefferson
Alexander Hamilton
28
Patrick Henry made many what?
etchings
newspapers
speeches
shoes
29
After the Olive Branch Petition failed, the Second Continental Congress
wrote "Common Sense".
wrote "The Declaration of Independence".
wrote a second letter to the king.
wrote the Constitution.
30
Why was Baron Friedrich von Steuben an important person to the Continental Army?
built their huts
trained them during the winter
brought them good food
used his army to fight for the Colonists so they did not have to
31
Taxation without Representation means....
colonists did not have money to pay the taxes of the British government.
colonists wanted to elect their representative to serve at Parliament
colonists wanted to make the King their representative in Congress.
colonists wanted George Washington to represent them.
32
The Declaration of Independence raised questions about slavery because the document....
stated colonial leaders did not believe slavery should be legal
proposed passing laws that would grant rights to slaves
ensured that slaves would have to fight in the Revolution
conveyed a message that was not consistent with the practice of slavery
33
Define Loyalist
person who remains loyal to the established government or ruler
particular attitude toward or a way of regarding something
person who vigorously supports their country and is prepared to defend it
illegal movement of goods in or out of a country
34
Which of these people served in the Continental Army?
John Adams
Thomas Jefferson
Patrick Henry
Benedict Arnold
35
What does Taxation without Representation describe?
free of paying taxes
only for the rich
paying taxes to a government authority with no say in government policies.
government only
36
The Patriots faced difficulties fighting the war at sea because....
the naval fleet was too small to fight large battles against the British.
sailors were malnourished and many were sick.
the naval fleet was old and in disrepair.
sailors were brave but had difficulty following orders.
37
Why did many colonists object to paying new taxes imposed following the French and Indian War?
they felt only landowners and merchants should pay taxes
they felt that only local governments should be able to pass taxes
they were unable to afford the costs related to these taxes
they were unable to vote for the representatives who passed these taxes
38
What was the main issue debated during the Second Continental Congress?
how to plan a surprise attack against the British
how to convert more colonists to the Patriot cause
whether to seek a peaceful or violent solution
whether foreign allies would be beneficial
39
The British searched for weapons in this city.
Lexington
Bunker Hill
Concord
Ticonderoga
40
What side did the Loyalists support?
France
British
Colonists
Germany
41
What setbacks did the Patriots face in the West?
had trouble persuading Native American leaders to remain neutral
had difficulty following the orders of an inexperienced leader
had not managed to win over many Native American allies
had never explored the area and did not know the lay of the land
42
Besides Loyalist, what was another word for staying loyal to the King?
Loyalist
Surrectionist
Tory
Patriot
43
Who was the Commander of the Continental Army?
Thomas Jefferson
John Hancock
John Locke
George Washington
44
Thomas Paine's pamphlet,
Common Sense
, led many colonists to....
understand why the monarchy was a good thing.
challenge British authority.
reject Enlightenment ideas.
agree to be bound by British laws.
45
What was the goal of the First Continental Congress?
draft laws in Philadelphia to govern the colonies independently
petition Parliament to repeal the Coercive (or Intolerable) Acts
ask King George III to correct problems with the colonies
declare independence from King George III and Great Britain
46
What does "E Pluribus Unum" mean?
a small amount
a plural amount
out of many, one
out of one, many
47
What delegate from Virginia encouraged colonists to fight for independence from Britain in support of the Patriot cause?
Paul Revere
George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
Patrick Henry
48
Delegates to the Second Continental Congress decided to handle the British by....
paying George Washington.
minting a new currency.
gathering foreign allies.
creating the Continental Army.
49
British soldiers were confronted by 70 Minutemen at.....
Lexington
Concord
Fort Ticonderoga
Bunker Hill
50
The "Swamp Fox," known for his imaginative, guerilla war tactics, was...?
George Washington
George Rogers Clark
Francis Marion
Benedict Arnold
51
What is a Loyalist?
colonists that went against the British.
French mercenaries
British colonists who stayed loyal to the British Crown
German mercenaries
52
The Marquis de Lafayette was interested in the Revolutionary War because he....
was interested in obtaining land west of the thirteen colonies.
believed in the ideas that inspired the Revolution.
wanted to turn other nations away from Enlightenment ideas.
was hired by the Patriots to fight as a mercenary.
53
How did Mercy Otis Warren support opposition to the Stamp Act?
organized boycotts of British goods
wrote plays criticizing the greed of British leaders
organized street protests
wrote pamphlets calling for independence
54
What is a Loyalist?
revolutionary
member of Parliament
pro-British colonist
Patriot
55
What did
Common Sense
do?
made the colonists oppose each other
gave colonists more knowledge about war
unified the colonies to go to war against Great Britain
separated the colonies
56
Despite suffering heavy casualties at the _____, the British army forced the Continental Army to retreat.
Fort Ticonderoga
Dorchester Heights
Battle of Bunker Hill
Battle of Breed's Hill
57
What did the Second Continental Congress accomplish when it met in May of 1775?
created a federal constitution and requested funds from Great Britain
voted to declare independence from Great Britain
established a committee to list grievances for King George III
sent King George the Olive Branch Petition, created the Continental Army
58
Colonists whose chose to side with the British were known as....
Redcoats
Patriots
Whigs
Loyalists
59
Who was the main author of the Declaration of Independence?
Benjamin Franklin
John Adams
Thomas Jefferson
George Washington
60
The idea that the colonies had the right to break away from Britain was based on the Enlightenment idea of the
contract of the goverened
Mayflower Compact
rights of social subjects
social contract
61
Why was the idea of taxation without representation so important to the revolutionary cause?
Great Britain only taxed the colonists to force them into war
Great Britain would have ended taxation if the colonists had kept the peace
believed that Great Britain should only tax certain items
believed George violated their rights by taxing colonists without consent
62
Valley Forge was....
the final battle of the American Revolution.
the turning point of the Revolution as the French allied with the Americans
"The shot heard 'round the world"
Washington's winter camp.
63
Why was the Battle of Saratoga a turning point for the Patriots?
a Prussian came to help them train the Continental Army
realized they did not need foreign allies
gained support of France and Spain
saved the army from losing enlisted men
64
Which describes Marquis de Lafayette?
Hessian mercenary who led British troops
African American rider gave warning of British soldiers
French nobleman who fought for Patriots
Spanish governor who gave supplies to Patriots
65
Winter at Valley Forge was a difficult time for the Continental Army because the army....
began to turn against the Revolution.
had just lost several important battles.
lacked protection and supplies.
refused to drill and train.
66
What inspired many colonists to support independence from Britain?
Washington's strong command of the Continental Army
Thomas Paine's Common Sense
the Battle of Bunker HIll
Paul Revere's ride
67
As a result of the First Continental Congress,
King George agreed to comply with the majority of the colonists' demands.
colonists agreed to comply with the majority of British rule.
the Declaration of Rights was drafted.
the Declaration of Independence was drafted.
68
Patrick Henry's intention in stating "I am not a Virginian, I am an American" was to ....
express his anger at the South.
ask colonists to abolish slavery.
defend his resistance to violence.
urge colonists to join forces.
69
Why was Francis Marion known as the Swamp Fox?
his red hair shone like a fox's coat as he went into battle
he led wet troops through the Wabash River
he captured the British warship the Serapis like a fox
his stealth and lightening speed carrying out guerilla warfare in the South
70
What was NOT one of the difficulties at Valley Forge?
Disease was wide spread
Army lacked shelter, clothing and supplies
little food or water
Army was constantly attacked by Native Americans
71
Who led the Continental Army?
Thomas Jefferson
Benjamin Franklin
John Adams
George Washington
72
A committee created a seal for the new country with the motto
E pluribus unum
which means
justice for all
out of many, one.
life and liberty
united as one
73
What was John Paul Jones nicknamed after the American Revolution?
the Swamp Fox
Father of American Army
John Our Father
Father of the American Navy
74
What was the significance of the Battle of Saratoga?
ended the war
led to French support of the British
gave the British more advantages
led to French support of the colonists
75
Which of the following was NOT an action taken by the Second Continental Congress?
they issued the Declaration of Independence
they voted on an official flag
they Passed the Constitution and the Bill of Rights
they created the Continental Army led by George Washington
76
As George Washington prepared to lead the colonists against the British, Congress....
prepared the troops for a fierce battle.
invested in dozens of new cannons.
released 250 British prisoners of war.
attempted to make peace with King George III.
77
Which battle is considered by most to be the first of the Revolutionary War?
Boston
Concord
Bunker Hill
Lexington
78
Which Colony was absent From The First Continental Congress?
New Jersey
New York
Georgia
Pennsylvania
79
Who was the Swamp Fox?
George Washington
Francis Marion
Ben Franklin
Alexander Hamilton
80
Who is John Paul Jones?
French Naval Commander
Spanish Naval Commander
British Naval Commander
Patriot Naval Commander
