Unit 2 Review - American Revolution (8th grade)

50 men dressed as Mohawk Indians boarded the three ships and dumped all the tea into the harbor.

All of the following were considered strengths for the American troops at the start of the war EXCEPT...

This was Jefferson's simple but revolutionary explanation of self-government based on the concept of natural rights.

Which of the following was true about the Battle of New York?

This drew a line down the crest of the Appalachian Mountains, and forced settlers to stay east of that line.

This law required colonists to buy a stamp for every piece of paper they used, including newspapers and legal papers.

This was written by Thomas Paine to show support to and convince others to join the American independence movement.

This law ordered colonial assemblies to provide British troops with housing.

A mob rioted at the city Custom House, someone knocked a soldier to the ground and the troops panicked and opened fire.

This closed Boston Harbor and put the Massachusetts government under the direct control of the Crown.

This was the name of the first officially organized army of the American colonies.

The Declaration of Independence included all of the following EXCEPT...

This was part of a long struggle between the French, British and Native Americans for territory in N. America.

All of the following are results of the Treaty of Paris EXCEPT...

This was written to the King of England in an attempt to bring about peace between the Crown and the Colonies.

All of the following factors led to an American victory at Yorktown EXCEPT...

This law placed a tax on goods the colonies imported from Great Britain such as glass, paint, paper, and tea.

Which of the following happened at the Battle of Trenton?

All of the following were considered weaknesses for the British EXCEPT...

All of the following were considered "turning points" in the favor of the Americans EXCEPT...