Who was Crispus Attucks?

The first colonist killed in the Boston Massacre

On 3/30, Parliament passed an act to close a harbor in the colonies. How did the colonists first respond to this act?

by destroying tea that was being imported to the colonies

Which statement best describes a consequence of the Declaration of Independence?

Colonial society was split between Loyalists and Patriots.

What did the Proclamation of 1763 do?

Prevented colonial settlement west of the Appalachian Mountains.

In the following pages I offer nothing more than simple facts, plain arguments, and common sense... This statement _____

allowed Thomas Paine to sway public opinion

How did the Battles of Saratoga affect the outcome of the Revolutionary War?

French were impressed by victories & gave military support to the Americans

Which statement best describes the reason for the Boston Massacre in March of 1770?

Tensions were high because of colonists frustration over British soldiers

Which statement best describes why the Treaty of Paris of 1783 was beneficial to the American colonists?

It forced the British to accept the full independence of the colonies.

Why did the colonists include charges against the king of 27 abuses to the colonists in the Declaration of Independence?

Wanted to tell England & the world their reasons for wanting independence

What was Patrick Henry's famous quote?

"Give me liberty or give me death"

Which statement describes Thomas Paine's most important contribution to the American Revoluton?

His pamphlets motivated colonial soldiers to continue fighting for freedom

Which statement provided the best conclusion of why the colonists were angry about the Proclamation of 1763?

Many colonists wanted to settle west and now they could not.

How did Common Sense affect colonial thinking?

by encouraging colonists to support independence

What is the historical significance of the Battle of Bunker Hill?

It was the 1st major battle of the war and caused heavy British casualties

Who was Molly Pitcher?

A woman who ran across enemy lines to bring water to our army

Which statement best describes how the colonists won at the Battles of Lexington and Concord?

If spies hadn't warned the locals about Brit troops,Americans may have lost

How did colonists react to the Sugar Act passed after the French and Indian War?

They launced organized boycotts.

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1
Who was the President of the Continental Congress during the signing of the Declaration of Independence?
John Hancock
John Jay
Peyton Randolph
Henry Laurens
2
This was when the colonists dumped Britain's Tea into The Boston Harbor.
The Tea Act
Boston Tea Party
Boston Massacre
Boston Acts
3
Who's name was written really big on the Declaration of Independence?
Patrick Henry
John Hancock
George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
4
Who was Crispus Attucks?
The only African American that participated in the Boston Massacre
He was a farmer
The first colonist killed in the Boston Massacre
He was the president
5
On 3/30, Parliament passed an act to close a harbor in the colonies. How did the colonists first respond to this act?
by holding a convention to unite the colonies in opposition to Britain
by declaring colonial independence from Britain
by destroying tea that was being imported to the colonies
by naming a commander in chief of the colonial militia
6
Which statement best describes a consequence of the Declaration of Independence?
Colonial society was split between Federalists and Anti-Federalists.
Colonial society was unified by new civil rights.
Colonial society was split between Loyalists and Patriots.
Colonial society was united behind the new government.
7
What did the Proclamation of 1763 do?
Made the colonists pay higher taxes.
Protected tax collectors working in the colonies.
Began the French and Indian War.
Prevented colonial settlement west of the Appalachian Mountains.
8
In the following pages I offer nothing more than simple facts, plain arguments, and common sense... This statement _____
allowed Thomas Paine to sway public opinion
demonstrates the influence of George Mason
allowed Thomas Jefferson to share experiences
demonstrates the importance of James Madison
9
What response to British actions from American colonists happened because of the Coercive Acts?
The Virginia Stamp Act Resolutions
The Battle of Lexington
The Boston Tea Party
The First Continental Congress
10
Who rode with Paul Revere?
Thomas Jefferson
William Dawes
John Adams
Samuel Adams
11
What were members of the 2nd Continental Congress hoping to do when they sent the Olive Branch Petition to the King?
the appointment of colonists to government positions
the retreat of invading foreign troops
the repeal of unjust laws
the control of violent local militias
12
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
Sam Adams
Thomas Paine
George Washington
13
How did the Battles of Saratoga affect the outcome of the Revolutionary War?
Canadians were troubled by the defeat and joined sides with the Americans.
French were impressed by victories & gave military support to the Americans
Iroquois were surprised by the victory and joined sides with the Americans.
Hessians were frightened by the defeat & pledged loyality to the Americans
14
Which statement best describes the reason for the Boston Massacre in March of 1770?
Colonists were mad because of speech by gov. who was making unfair policies
Tensions were high because of colonists frustration over British soldiers
British soldiers were told to arrest any colonists that were on the streets
British soldiers were mad over unfair compensation so they started firing
15
Which statement best describes why the Treaty of Paris of 1783 was beneficial to the American colonists?
It forced the British to accept the full independence of the colonies.
It allowed the French to join forces with the colonists.
It forced the British to temporarily halt their invasion of the colonies.
It allowed the French to open trade with the colonists.
16
Why did the colonists include charges against the king of 27 abuses to the colonists in the Declaration of Independence?
Wanted future generations to understand how bad life was in the colonies
Wanted to tell England & the world their reasons for wanting independence
Wanted to outrage the king so they could fight The war for independence war
Wanted people to know about hardships of colonies so they don't come to USA
17
What was Patrick Henry's famous quote?
"The British are coming"
"I have not yet begun to fight"
"Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness"
"Give me liberty or give me death"
18
Which statement describes Thomas Paine's most important contribution to the American Revoluton?
His military tactics caused the British to lose important battles.
His political arguments convinced the French to support colonial freedom.
His pamphlets motivated colonial soldiers to continue fighting for freedom
His speeches encouraged colonial leaders to embrace religious tolerance.
19
Which statement provided the best conclusion of why the colonists were angry about the Proclamation of 1763?
Most colonists felt it was unfair that they had to house soldiers.
Many colonists wanted to settle west and now they could not.
They were upset over a new set of taxes on their tea exports.
They were angry they had to pay an additional tax on written documents.
20
This act taxed the colonist paper products.
Stamp Act
Sugar Act
Tea Act
Townshend Act
21
Which word might historians apply to colonists who were neither Loyalist nor Patriots?
Tories
Neutralists/Fencesitters
Whigs
Anti-Federalists
22
How did Common Sense affect colonial thinking?
by encouraging colonists to support independence
protest taxation
by encouraging colonists to favor federalism
by encouraging colonists to abolish slavery
23
What is the historical significance of the Battle of Bunker Hill?
It was the starting point of the war and needed win for the Patriots.
Was the last major offensive of the war and destroyed vital Brit stongholds
It was the 1st major battle of the war and caused heavy British casualties
It was the turning point of the war and a major victory for the Americans.
24
Who was Molly Pitcher?
Molly Pitcher fought for women’s rights
A woman who ran across enemy lines to bring water to our army
A woman who fought in the army disguised as a man
Molly Pitcher was Abigail’s cousin
25
Which statement best describes how the colonists won at the Battles of Lexington and Concord?
If spies hadn't warned the locals about Brit troops,Americans may have lost
If American troops hadn't seized gunpowder of British, Brits would have won
Brits won previous battles. Americans were losing until surprising British
Brits set landmines on battlefield. Americans saw traps set. Warned others
26
In which American Revolution battle did George Washington capture Hessian forces?
the Battle of Lexington
the Battle of Cowpens
the Battle of Saratoga
the Battle of Trenton
27
Which battle would have ended the war if George Washington was captured?
The Battle of Saratoga
The Battle of Yorktown
The Battle of Long Island
The Battle of Bunker Hill
28
John Locke said all men have certain unalienable rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness
False
True
29
Britain punished the Colonist with cruel acts after The Boston Tea Party. These acts were called ______________________.
Tea Acts
Intolerable Acts
Quartering Acts
Townshend Acts
30
How did colonists react to the Sugar Act passed after the French and Indian War?
They refused to pay unfair taxes to Great Britain
They launced organized boycotts.
They sought new trade partners.
They declared independence from Great Britain

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