Why did the colonists lose the Battle at Lexington against the British?

colonists were surprised to see the British at Lexington

Which example describes the beliefs the colonists explained in the Declaration of Independence?

change happens if the gov't does not respect people’s rights

Many American colonists did not like the Royal Proclamation Line of 1763 because it

Threatened to deprive them of western lands they desired

Mercantilists believed that to become wealthy and powerful, a country had to

accumulate gold and silver from other countries.

What was the purpose of the Treaty of Paris?

this treaty ended the French and Indian War

The Albany Plan of Union proposed that

the colonies join together to form a federal government.

Explain the significance of the image

created by Franklin to unify the colonies

Why is the Battle of Saratoga considered the turning point of the American Revolution?

convinced the French to form an alliance with the colonies

Many Americans believed taxation by Parliament was unjust because it

was done without representation of the colonists

The first skirmish of the French and Indian War occurred because

both French and the British wanted the Ohio River valley.

Which of the following was not a cause of the American Revolution?

The British were bullied by the colonists.

rights people are born with such as Life or liberty

Why is the Battle of Bunker Hill so important to the American Revolution?

colonists gained confidence they could fight the British

What was the purpose of the Olive Branch Petition?

colonists tried to declare their rights but be loyal to King

The Boston Tea Party was a significant event in history because it showed

the colonists were willing to take risks to show their anger

The biggest impact of the Boston Massacre was

colonists spread the message the British were cruel tyrants

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Why did the colonists lose the Battle at Lexington against the British?
British army had 70 men but colonists had gathered 400 men.
Colonists were warned the British were coming
The British did not have enough ammunition to keep fighting
colonists were surprised to see the British at Lexington
2
Which example describes the beliefs the colonists explained in the Declaration of Independence?
people have more rights i they money
all laws should be passed unanimously by all citizens
change happens if the gov't does not respect people’s rights
Reps. don't have follow laws if they disagree with the gov't
3
Many American colonists did not like the Royal Proclamation Line of 1763 because it
placed duty taxes on items essential to the economy.
Threatened to deprive them of western lands they desired
Gave France the Mississippi Valley territory
Withdrew the presence of British troops in the colonies
4
A patriot
supports neither
supports the king
supports war
supports the colonists
5
Name a southern colony
Pennsylvania
New Hampshire
South Carolina
New Jersey
6
Mercantilists believed that to become wealthy and powerful, a country had to
find new overseas markets.
accumulate gold and silver from other countries.
steadily raise prices and taxes.
constantly increase production from within their country.
7
What was the purpose of the Treaty of Paris?
this treaty ended the Boston Massacre
this treaty ended the French and Indian War
this treaty ended the American Revolution
this treaty ended the Civil War
8
The Albany Plan of Union proposed that
the colonies join with the French against the British
the colonies stay out of the war and join no one.
the colonies join with the British against the French.
the colonies join together to form a federal government.
9
Name a New England colony
Georgia
Connecticut
Delaware
Virginia
10
Thomas Paine believed colonists should ____________ Britain.
fight with
break from
unite with
stay neutral to
11
Explain the significance of the image
created by the King as a threat to the colonists
created by Paul Revere as a warning
created by Franklin to unify the colonies
created by Jefferson for the Declaration of Independence
12
Which battle was the turning point of the revolution?
Bunker Hill
Yorktown
Saratoga
Concord
13
Name a middle colony
Maryland
Georgia
Massachusetts
North Carolina
14
Which was the final battle where the British surrendered?
Bunker Hill
Saratoga
Yorktown
Valley Forge
15
Why is the Battle of Saratoga considered the turning point of the American Revolution?
convinced the French to form an alliance with the colonies
the British navy suffered an embarrassing defeat
Native American tribes joined the war in support of British
Washington was appointed the General of the Colonial Army
16
Many Americans believed taxation by Parliament was unjust because it
ignored the philosophy of absolutism
violated he English Bill of Rights
was done without representation of the colonists
was done without the King’s approval
17
The first skirmish of the French and Indian War occurred because
French organized Native American attacks on frontier land.
both the French and the British claimed Louisiana.
both French and the British wanted the Ohio River valley.
the French ambushed a British detachment near Quebec City.
18
Which of the following was not a cause of the American Revolution?
The colonists were over taxed.
The Boston Massacre.
The British were bullied by the colonists.
The United States declared independence.
19
What are the three regions of colonies?
Middle Lower, Upper
Southern, Northern, Middle
Southern, New England, Middle
Southern, Lower, Upper
20
Natural rights are
rights people never have such as mansions
rights people earn such as working or driving
rights people are born with such as Life or liberty
rights people buy such as groceries
21
A loyalist
supports war
supports neither
supports the king
supports the colonists
22
Name a tax that was placed on the colonists
Cloth
Stamp
Furniture
Car
23
The triangular trade route was between these 3 continents.
Australia, Asia, South America
Africa, North America, South America
Africa, Asia, Australia
North America, Europe, Africa
24
Name a tax that was placed on the colonists
Cereal
Coffee
Sugar
Silverware
25
Why is the Battle of Bunker Hill so important to the American Revolution?
colonists gained confidence they could fight the British
thanks to Paul Revere’s warning, the colonists were won
the Declaration of Independence was signed at Bunker Hill
British were unprepared and were forced to retreat
26
Where did the greatest number of enslaved Africans end up after their ocean voyage?
Brazil
the Caribbean
North American colonies
Spanish colonies
27
What was the purpose of the Olive Branch Petition?
colonists declare rights and cut ties with King George.
King tried to take away rights but keep their loyalty
colonists tried to declare their rights but be loyal to King
King George tried to leave America and the colonies.
28
The Boston Tea Party was a significant event in history because it showed
the colonists do not like tea
the colonists were willing to take risks to show their anger
there was not enough security in the Boston Harbor
the colonists enjoy dressing up as Native Americans
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The biggest impact of the Boston Massacre was
showed the King that the colonists would boycott goods
colonists spread the message the British were cruel tyrants
the colonists declared their independence directly after
happened where the First Continental Congress was to meet

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