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American Revolution #history #sol #virginia
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1
The Declaration of Independence professed a unique concept of government because it centered on
the rights of those governed
one branch of government
a leader with power to make laws and enforce them
keeping the power in federal courts
2
Which political idea of John Locke influenced American independence?
Federalism
Secession
Natural rights
Strong Leaders
3
In what year was the Declaration of Independence approved?
1776
1781
1777
1763
4
England passed the Stamp act in the colonies to
take control of foreign trade
put governors in total control
raise money to pay for a war
give people the right to vote
5
Which victory marked the end of the Revolutionary War?
Battle at Yorktown
Battle of Saratoga
Battle at New Orleans
Battle at Boston
6
Who was the major author of the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
John Adams
Benjamin Franklin
George Washington
7
This picture shows what protest of English control in the colonies?
Issuing the Proclamation of 1763
Boston Tax Party
Stamp Act rising
Boston Tea Party
8
Who was the King of England during the American Revolution?
Charles I
Henry VII
George III
Edward II
9
How did the Proclamation of 1763 affect the British colonists?
It led to an increase in fur trading
It led to the French and Indian War
It limited the western movement of settlers
It prevented trade with American Indians
10
Which of the following is
NOT
a key philosophy of the Declaration of Independence?
People have "certain unalienable rights"
People establish the government to protect their rights
Government derives power from the people
Trial by peers
11
Whose ideas related to the unalienable rights were incorporated into the Declaration?
John Locke
Thomas Jefferson
Patrick Henry
Benjamin Franklin
12
The colonists won the Revolutionary War because they
had more supplies
fought on their own land
had better weapons
had a more powerful navy
13
What are the "certain unalienable rights" stated in the Declaration of Independence?
Right to travel freely in the colonies
Right to own land
Right to govern oneself in a democracy
Life, liberty, pursuit of happiness
14
Which person did
NOT
play a key role in the Revolutionary War?
Benjamin Franklin
George Washington
John Smith
John Adams
15
Which event immediately followed the French and Indian War and angered the colonists?
Battle of Saratoga
Proclamation of 1763
First Continental Congress
Signing of the Treaty of Paris
16
People have a right and duty to change the government. What document specifies that?
Constitution
Magna Cart
Proclamation of 1763
Declaration of Independence
17
According to the Declaration of Independence, government receives its power from the:
miliatry
judiciary
people
legislature
18
What country helped the colonists in their fight against Great Britain?
Italy
Portugal
France
Spain
19
At which site did General Lord Cornwallis surrender to American Troops?
Richmond
Yorktown
Pennsylvania
Williamsburg
20
To help pay for the French and Indian War, what did Great Britain force on the colonists?
Restrictions
Taxes
Trade
Laws
21
How did George Washington and other patriot leaders of Revolutionary times help win the war?
They waited for others to take the lead
They inspired others to fight for their principles.
They only fought battles they could win
They followed their British training
22
What key event involved a snowball fight that resulted in the killing of 5 colonists?
The Boston Massacre
Winter at Valley Forge
Lexington and Concord
The Boston Tea Party
