How did the French and Indian War lead to conflict between England and the American Colonies?

Taxes were imposed on the colonies to pay for British troops

Which statement is TRUE regarding the Battle of Saratoga?

France enters war creating the turning point of the wa

American colonist showed their opposition to the British taxation and trade restrictions by...?

Boycotting products from Great Britian

Which of the following is matched correctly?

Yorktown-Continental Army won final victory with French aid

With the Proclamation of 1763, the British government attempted to...?

Stop settlement west of the Appalachians

Lexington and Concord was important because.....?

Opening battle of the Revolution, Minutemen win battle.

In Common Sense, Thomas Paine...

Encouraged colonies to declare independence from British

Thomas Paine produced a pamphlet known as Common Sense which...?

Challenged the rule of the American colonies by the King

The British decided to increase taxes on the colonies because...?

Of the war debt after the defeat of France in 1763

Which statement is a strength of the Continental Army during the American Revolution?

Inspiring "cause" of independence

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1
How did the French and Indian War lead to conflict between England and the American Colonies?
Taxes were imposed on the colonies to pay for British troops
New taxes were imposed on British imports to Canada
England stopped importing tea into colonies
French were driven out of Canada and west of Appalachian Mtn
2
Which person would most likely oppose John Locke's theory of social contract?
Thomas Jefferson
George Washington
King George III
Benjamin Franklin
3
This act allowed British soldiers to stay in families homes.
Quartering Act
Stamp Act
Tea Act
Sugar Act
4
He said "Give me liberty, or give me death."
Patrick Henry
John Locke
Ben Franklin
Thomas Jefferson
5
The low point of the Revolutionary War for the Continental Army was?
The battle at Cowpens, SC
The battle at Saratoga, New York
The winter at Valley Forge
The Boston Massacre
6
Which event confirmed American independence and set the boundaries of the new nation?
Boston Massacre
The New Jersey Plan
Olive Branch Petition
Treaty of Paris
7
Which statement is TRUE regarding the Battle of Saratoga?
Over 900 Hessians are captured giving Continental's hope
Marked the end of the war after French arrive to help
Low point for the Continental Army due to cold & starvation
France enters war creating the turning point of the wa
8
American colonist showed their opposition to the British taxation and trade restrictions by...?
Purchasing all of their products from Native American tribes
Overthrowing the royal governors in all colonies
Boycotting products from Great Britian
Supporting the French against the British
9
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Ben Franklin
Patrick Henry
George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
10
Which of the following is matched correctly?
Saratoga-site of the Continental Army's harsh winter retreat
Lexington & Concord-1st Continental Army defeated by British
Bunker Hill-Continental Army surprised Hessian soldiers
Yorktown-Continental Army won final victory with French aid
11
With the Proclamation of 1763, the British government attempted to...?
Claim Canada and North America east of the Mississippi
Stop settlement west of the Appalachians
Force France off of the North American continent
Encourage settlement west of the Appalachians
12
Lexington and Concord was important because.....?
British was defeated by the colonist and French army
Final victory by Continental Army led by Washington
Gave British a major victory over George Washington's Army
Opening battle of the Revolution, Minutemen win battle.
13
In Common Sense, Thomas Paine...
Demanded a government based on a strong executive branch
Called for the abolition of slavery in the colonies
Encouraged colonies to declare independence from British
Demanded colonial representation in Parliament
14
England began to tax the colonists in an effort to pay off war debt as a result of....?
Queen Anne's War
French and Indian War
American Revolution
War of 1812
15
He said that all people have natural rights of life, liberty, and property that can't be taken.
Thomas Paine
Patrick Henry
George Washington
John Locke
16
Which of the following is NOT a weakness of the British Army during the American Revolution?
Distance from home
No central government
Soldiers sympathetic to Colonists
Weak leaders
17
The clash between colonists and red coats that ended with 5 colonists dead and several wounded
Boston Tea Party
Issuing of the Quartering Act
The battle at Cowpens
Boston Massacre
18
The commander-in-chief of the Continental Army was General
George Washington
John Adams
Samuel Adams
Thomas Jefferson
19
During the Revolutionary War, what did the Continental Army lack?
Good military leadership
Indian allies
Motivation to fight
Food and ammunition
20
Who wrote "Common Sense?"
Thomas Paine
Patrick Henry
Thomas Jefferson
Ben Franklin
21
The French army and navy helped ensure American victory at the Battle of ...?
Concord
Yorktown
Saratoga
Boston
22
Thomas Paine produced a pamphlet known as Common Sense which...?
Challenged the rule of the American colonies by the King
Called for providing free public education to the colonies
Declared independence from Britain for the colony of VA
Prohibited settlement west of the Appalachian Mtns.
23
The British decided to increase taxes on the colonies because...?
They wanted to put an end to the move towards independence
It would allow British citizens to stop paying taxes
Triangular trade with France had made the colonies too rich
Of the war debt after the defeat of France in 1763
24
Which statement is a strength of the Continental Army during the American Revolution?
Strong central government
Well trained army/navy
Support of Loyalists
Inspiring "cause" of independence
25
Following the Battle of Sartoga, this colonial leader negotiated a treaty.
Thomas Jefferson
Benjamin Franklin
Patrick Henry
John Adams

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