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American Revolution Review
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A review of the American Revolution for a test
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1
The Boston Tea Party was a significant event in history because it showed
the colonists do not like tea
the colonists were willing to take risks to show their anger
there was not enough security in the Boston Harbor
the first time collective action was used by the colonists
2
This is an image of
Battle of Saratoga
Boston Massacre
French and Indian War
Boston Tea Party
3
Name a tax that was placed on the colonists
Cloth
Stamp
Furniture
Church
4
This law said that the colonists could not move west
No West Act 1763
Proclamation of 1763
Townshend Act
Navigation Act
5
Explain the significance of the image
created by Paul Revere as a warning
created by Jefferson for the Declaration of Independence
created by the King as a threat to the colonists
created by Franklin to advocate for unified action by the colonies
6
Many American colonists did not like the Royal Proclamation Line of 1763 because it
Withdrew the presence of British troops in the colonies
placed duty taxes on items essential to the economy.
Threatened to deprive them of western lands they desired
Gave France the Mississippi Valley territory
7
The British soldiers are known as the
Redcoats
Bluecoats
Pinkjackets
Yellowjackets
8
Natural rights are
rights achieve like medals or titles
rights people never have such as mansions
rights people are born with such as Life or liberty
rights people earn such as working or driving
9
Which example describes the beliefs the colonists explained in the Declaration of Independence?
people have more rights if they have money
it is right to resist government that does not respect the people
all laws should be passed unanimously
people don't have to follow laws if they disagree with the gov't
10
Which of the following was not a cause of the American Revolution?
The United States declared independence.
The British were bullied by the colonists.
The colonists were over taxed.
The Boston Massacre.
11
This person warned the colonists the British were coming
Paul Revere
Thomas Jefferson
Benjamin Franklin
George Washington
12
Name a tax that was placed on the colonists
Cereal
Sugar
Silver
Coffee
13
The name of the colonists' army is
Redcoats
Continental Army
Bluecoats
Mainland Army
14
The colonists burned this British ship
Mayflower
Gaspee
Santa Maria
Battleship
15
Thomas Paine believed colonists should ____________ Britain.
unite with
stay neutral to
break from
fight with
16
During the winter Washington stayed where with his soldiers?
South Carolina
Valley Forge
Bunker Hill
Valley of Death
17
What was the purpose of the Olive Branch Petition?
King George tried to leave America and the colonies.
King tried to take away rights but keep their loyalty
colonists tried to declare their rights but be loyal to King
colonists declare rights and cut ties with King George.
18
Why is the Battle of Bunker Hill so important to the American Revolution?
colonists gained confidence they could fight the British
British were unprepared and were forced to retreat
the Declaration of Independence was signed at Bunker Hill
thanks to Paul Revere’s warning, the colonists won
19
Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness”
are called
mercantilism
salutary neglect
natural rights
divine rights
20
The biggest impact of the Boston Massacre was
happened where the First Continental Congress was to meet
showed the King that the colonists would boycott goods
colonists spread the message the British were cruel tyrants
the colonists declared their independence directly after
21
Many Americans believed taxation by Parliament was unjust because it
was done without the King’s approval
the colonists didn't live in Britain
violated the English Bill of Rights
was done without representation of the colonists
22
Which country decided to help America against the British?
Portugal
England
Mexico
France
23
According to John Locke what should governmental power be based on?
historical examples.
the principles of loyalty and sacred honor.
the consent of the people.
the complete independence of each individual.
24
How did the ideas in this passage by John Locke influence the Founding Fathers?
They decided to rebel against the British government.
They chose to remain loyal to the King of England.
They decided to create a system of checks and balances.
Decided to separate powers of government among 3 branches.
25
Which battle was the turning point of the revolution?
Saratoga
Concord
Bunker Hill
Yorktown
26
All of the following are thoughts of John Locke
EXCEPT
all people are born bad
governments that don't protect rights should be overthrown
most important job of the government is to protect rights
everyone is born with natural rights
27
This is an image of
Jefferson crossing the Richmond
Washington crossing the Ohio
Franklin crossing the Philadelphia
Washington crossing the Delaware
28
The British taxed the colonist because
they did not want to tax England
they needed money after the French and Indian War
they needed money after the Revolutionary War
they did not like the colonists
29
Why is the Battle of Saratoga considered the turning point of the American Revolution?
Native American tribes joined the war in support of British
the British navy suffered an embarrassing defeat
Washington was appointed the General of the Colonial Army
convinced the French to form an alliance with the colonies
30
Which was the final battle where the British surrendered?
Saratoga
Yorktown
Valley Forge
Bunker Hill
