How was France's interest in the Revolution financially important?

French gave monetary aid once they believed US could win

The Battle of Yorktown

was the last major battle of the American Revolution

As a result of the First Continental Congress

the Declaration of rights was drafted

Why did Captain John Parker yell to the minutemen, "Don't fire unless fired upon" at Lexington?

he wanted to defend against attack, not start a war

What was the main issue debated during the Second Continental Congress?

whether to seek a peaceful or violent solution

Which of these was not a result of the Treaty of Paris (1783)?

Land west of the 13 colonies was given to France

Why was the Battle of Saratoga a turning point for the Patriots?

The Patriots gained support from France and Spain

Why was winning the battle of Trenton so important to George Washington?

The contracts his soldiers were under were set to expire

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1
What type of animal eats meat and plants?
herbivores
leavivore
carnivores
omnivores
2
How was France's interest in the Revolution financially important?
French gave monetary aid once they believed US could win
France introduced its economic system to the colonists
French wanted to buy land they had lost in war
France wouldn't allow its military to serve without pay
3
The Battle of Yorktown
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
allowed the French to gain colonial territory
4
As a result of the First Continental Congress
the Declaration of rights was drafted
King George agreed to comply with the colonists' demands
colonists agreed to comply with the majority of G.B.'s rules
the Declaration of Independence was drafted
5
Why did Captain John Parker yell to the minutemen, "Don't fire unless fired upon" at Lexington?
he was trying to lure his enemies peaceably back to Boston
he hoped to reserve ammunition
he wanted to hear the "short heard 'round the world"
he wanted to defend against attack, not start a war
6
Thomas Paine's pamphlet Common Sense led many colonial leaders to
reject Enlightenment ideas
challenge British authority
understand the good sense of monarchy
agree to bound by British laws
7
What was the main issue debated during the Second Continental Congress?
whether to seek a peaceful or violent solution
how to convert more colonists to the Patriot cause
whether foreign allies would be beneficial
how to plan a surprise attack against Britain
8
Which desert covers most of North Africa?
Syrian Desert
Arabian Desert
Sahara Desert
Gobi Desert
9
Which of these was not a result of the Treaty of Paris (1783)?
Land west of the 13 colonies was given to France
The war was officially over
Great Britain recognized the United States' independence
America's borders were set
10
Can you unscramble the following word to form the name of a famous tower: FLEFIE?
Fliefe
Lifeef
Eiffel
Fifel
11
What British general erred by moving troops in hopes of keeping communication with his navy?
General Cornwallis
General Washington
General Lagayette
General Arnold
12
Why was the Battle of Saratoga a turning point for the Patriots?
The Patriots gained support from France and Spain
The Patriots saved the army from losing enlisted men
The Patriots got a Prussian to train the Continental Army
The Patriots realized they did not need foreign allies
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Why was winning the battle of Trenton so important to George Washington?
Cash was low and mercenaries from Germany were upset
The contracts his soldiers were under were set to expire
He chose to defend and people were calling him a poor leader
His political career was in jeopardy

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