Ms Slovacek's Unit 3.2 ARW Review

Question 1

"Shot heard 'round the world..." starting the American Revolution, happened in which city/town?

Accepted Answer

Lexington

Question 2

This Patriot wrote the Declaration of Independence, citing many grievances with Britain

Accepted Answer

Thomas Jefferson

Question 3

The 2 Generals at the top of Bunker/Breeds hill and in charge of the militia there were...

Accepted Answer

Putnam & Prescott

Question 4

Commanded by Ethan Allen, his guerrilla fighters were also know as...

Accepted Answer

the Green Mountain Boys

Question 5

Which is true surrounding the aftermath of Concord?

Accepted Answer

American snipers picked off British soldiers marching away

Question 6

Which of the following did NOT happen at the Second Continental Congress?

Accepted Answer

War was declared on England, starting the Revolutionary War

Question 7

What was the purpose of the Olive Branch Petition?

Accepted Answer

Request King George III protect the colonies from Parliament

Question 8

Gen. George Washington was victorious over General Howe's forces at the Battle of Long Island?

Accepted Answer

False

Question 9

The Americans made a fort of dirt and wood on Breeds Hill

Accepted Answer

True

Question 10

Paul Revere & William Dawes warned the Americans of BritArmy movement towards Lexington&Concord

Accepted Answer

True

Question 11

These colonists wanted independence from Great Britain

Accepted Answer

Patriots

Question 12

Concerning the Battle of Long Island which is true?

Accepted Answer

George Washington was humiliated by British General Howe

Question 13

German mercenaries hired by the British to help fight the Americans, were called

Accepted Answer

Hessians

Question 14

The Declaration of Independence was written during?

Accepted Answer

The Second Continental Congress

Question 15

He wrote "Common Sense" & anonymously published it, it attacks monarchy and embraces democracy

Accepted Answer

Thomas Paine

Question 16

Who might have said, "We must no longer live in the tyranny of British rule! Get Out British!"?

Accepted Answer

A Patriot

Question 17

Who was the Commander of the entire American Continental Army?

Accepted Answer

George Washington

Question 18

Who did Washington attack on Christmas after his army crossed the Delaware river at night?

Accepted Answer

The Hessians

Question 19

Who was the British commander at Breed's hill?

Accepted Answer

General William Howe

Question 20

This Battle convinced European countries America could win with their help

Accepted Answer

Battle of Saratoga

Question 21

King George III instructed Parliament to lower the colonists taxes

Accepted Answer

False

Question 22

The Declaration of Independence lists The Rights of Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness

Accepted Answer

True

Question 23

What was King George's mood like after he read "The Declaration of Independence"? He was...

Accepted Answer

Furious

Question 24

The Patriot who rode out to Lexington to warn, "The British are coming,the British are coming!"

Accepted Answer

Paul Revere

Question 25

These colonists did not want to rebel against Great Britain and the Crown

Accepted Answer

Loyalists

Question 26

At Breeds hill he ordered the American troops, not to fire until U see the whites of their eyes

Accepted Answer

Isreal Putnam

Question 27

Why were 700 British soldiers ordered into Concord?

Accepted Answer

Rumors that Patriots were stockpiling "illegal" weapons

Question 28

Samuel Adams was appointed the overall commander of the Continental Army

Accepted Answer

False

Question 29

Radical Patriots who formed the Militia to protect themselves from British soldiers were called

Accepted Answer

the Minutemen

Question 30

An early framework of government uniting the colonies together during the Revolution

Accepted Answer

Articles of Confederation

Question 31

American colonists enjoyed a sense of Independence because the British...

Accepted Answer

left them alone.

Question 32

The Americans were forced to retreat from Breeds hill, because they ran out of ammunition

Accepted Answer

True

Question 33

MOST loyalists could be described as

Accepted Answer

members of the aristocracy in the colonies

Question 34

Radical Patriots sought a Peaceful solution for independence from Britain

Accepted Answer

False

Question 35

Who was victorious at Bunker/Breeds Hill?

Accepted Answer

British

Question 36

Who was the primary author of The Declaration of Independence?

Accepted Answer

Thomas Jefferson

Question 37

The Radical Patriot who stated, "Give me Liberty, or Give me Death!"

Accepted Answer

Patrick Henry

Question 38

New ideas & philosophies concerning Govt which influenced American Thought were spread during?

Accepted Answer

The Enlightenment Period

Question 39

Who was an American commander at Breed's hill?

Accepted Answer

William Prescott

Question 40

Whey were Breeds and Bunker hills important to the American militia commanders?

Accepted Answer

Both hills overlooked British positions in Boston

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