Many colonists were angered by the Proclamation of 1763 because it -

Limited their freedom to move west

Paul Revere’s engraving of the Boston Massacre had what effect on the colonists –

Angered them to fight back against Britain

Which of the following best completes the diagram?

Colonists organized boycotts of British goods

1)Negotiated by Ben Franklin & John Adam 2)British troops had to leave the colonies 3)?????

Colonists had their freedom and were an independent country

Which of the following statements best summarizes the Revolutionary War?

A war between Britain and the colonies that led to American independence

Which of the following was the reason that Great Britain passed the Stamp Act?

Great Britain was in debt from the French and Indian War

These acts contributed to the start of the Revolutionary War by –

Angering colonists who believed their civil liberties were violated

Which of the following was a result of the French and Indian War?

Heavy taxes were raised in the colonies

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Quiz Review: American Revolution

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A review of the American Revolution including: Events that lead to the American Revolution Important Historical Figures Battles of the American Revolution

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1
Which battle is described as a turning point of the Revolutionary War?
Saratoga
Yorktown
Valley Forge
Bunker Hill
2
In which battle did the American & French troops force General Cornwallis to surrender?
Bunker Hill
Valley Forge
Saratoga
Yorktown
3
Many colonists were angered by the Proclamation of 1763 because it -
Encouraged raids by Native Americans
Gave Florida to the French
Took too much land from Canada
Limited their freedom to move west
4
What effect did the Boston Massacre have on the colonists?
Liberated them
Unified them
Divided them
Confided them
5
George Washington showed exceptional leadership during the winter at …
Yorktown
Bunker Hill
Valley Forge
Saratoga
6
Paul Revere’s engraving of the Boston Massacre had what effect on the colonists –
Showed them the error in the ways
Developed a deeper bond with the Red Coats
Encouraged them to follow King George III
Angered them to fight back against Britain
7
Which of the following best completes the diagram?
Colonists sought military support fromFrance
Colonists dumped tea into Boston Harbor
Colonists signed the Declaration of Independence
Colonists organized boycotts of British goods
8
1)Negotiated by Ben Franklin & John Adam 2)British troops had to leave the colonies 3)?????
Britain remained in control of the colonies
Colonists had their freedom and were an independent country
George Washington became President
British troops continued to live in the colonies
9
Which of the following was an effect of the Battle of Yorktown?
General Cornwallis surrendered
American troops had to surrender
George Washington’s plan failed
French troops no longer gave support
10
Which of the following statements best summarizes the Revolutionary War?
A war that created a stronger British government
A war that created great tension between the colonies and France
A war between Britain and the colonies that led to American independence
A war that resulted in continued British control over the colonies
11
"...led by Samuel Adams during the Boston Tea Party and encouraged colonists to fight back against King George III."
Native Americans
Sons of Liberty
Red Coats
Englishmen
12
During the winter at Valley Forge, the Continental Army got help from which French military man?
George Washington
Thomas Paine
Marquis de Lafayette
John Adams
13
Which answer choice would best complete the table?
France gains land in the Ohio River Valley
Benjamin Franklin is selected as President
Creation of the United States
Creation of the White House
14
The following information best describes the contributions of –
Thomas Paine
Benjamin Franklin
Samuel Adams
George Washington
15
"He served as a diplomat to France during the American Revolution and helped negotiate the Treaty of Paris..."
General Cornwallis
George Washington
Marquis de Lafayette
Benjamin Franklin
16
The following chart best describes which Revolutionary War hero?
General Cornwallis
Benjamin Franklin
Marquis de Lafayette
George Washington
17
Which of the following was the reason that Great Britain passed the Stamp Act?
Parliament repealed the Quartering Act because it hurt the colonial economy
Great Britain was in debt from the French and Indian War
King George wanted to keep France from conquering the colonies
Native Americans continued to attack colonial settlements
18
How do Americans today view the Boston Tea Party?
An act of vandalism
An act of treason
An act of civil disobedience
An act of submission
19
These acts contributed to the start of the Revolutionary War by –
Imposing regulations on colonial agriculture
Punishing colonists for resisting the authority of Parliament
Restricting colonial trade with American Indians
Angering colonists who believed their civil liberties were violated
20
Which of the following was a result of the French and Indian War?
Taxes were raised in England
Taxes were lowered in England
Heavy taxes were raised in the colonies
Taxes were lowered in the colonies

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