American Revolution: The Road to Independence

Question 1

What of these statements best describes the Continental Army following the Declaration of Independence?

Accepted Answer

They had little military training and faced many challenges and defeats.

Question 2

What is the meaning of the word declaration? Jefferson was asked to write an official declaration of independence.

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a document that contains an official statement

Question 3

The colonists demonstrated their opposition to the Stamp Act in all but which way?

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sending money to London

Question 4

As a result of the French and Indian War, _____ became the dominant power in North America.

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Great Britain

Question 5

This patriot's pamphlet, Common Sense, influenced the 2nd Continental Congress' decision to fight for independence.

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Thomas Paine

Question 6

At the 2nd Continental Congress, which did they not decide to do?

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declare war on Great Britain

Question 7

After the bleak winter at Valley Forge, which did not help turn the tide?

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The German military fought along side them at Yorktown

Question 8

The 2nd Continental Congress put this patriot in charge of the Continental Army.

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George Washington

Question 9

Paul Revere and other night riders rode out of Boston on the eve of the:

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Battles of Lexington and Concord

Question 10

The American Revolution spans many years, but the actual war began in __ with the "Shot heard 'round the world" in __?

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April 1775; Lexington, Massachusetts

Question 11

Who wrote this? This Army must inevitably be reduced to one or other of these 3 things. Starve, dissolve, or disperse.

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George Washington at Valley Forge

Question 12

The French were very important in helping:

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the colonists defeat the British at Yorktown and win the war

Question 13

This led to a meeting in Philadelphia, where representatives from 12 of the 13 colonies gathered known as:

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The First Continental Congress

Question 14

What is the meaning of the word opposition. Opposition to the Stamp Act spread.

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disagreement

Question 15

Which of the following words describes a person who supports and defends their country?

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patriot

Question 16

That declaration of independence that Thomas Jefferson was asked to write:

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became a key document in American history

Question 17

What happened 1st?

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Washington boosted morale, staging a surprise attack in Trenton, New Jersey

Question 18

What is the meaning of the world boycott? Many agreed to boycott British tea.

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refuse to buy or use

Question 19

__ was a longtime __ of Great Britain, so they welcomed the opportunity to assist the colonists in their fight.

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France; enemy

Question 20

Which statement describes the French involvement in the American Revolution?

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The French sent military troops to help the colonists fight the British.

Question 21

Following the French and Indian War, the British decided to tax the colonist because:

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they owed lots of money and felt the colonists should help pay their bills

Question 22

The Stamp Act, the Boston Massacre, and the Intolerable Acts were all examples of:

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increasing British control over the affairs of the colonists

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