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A colonists who wanted freedom from Britain....
Confederate
Governor
Patriot
Loyalist
2
At the First Continental Congress, what did the delegates decide to do?
Declare war
Threaten King George
Appoint George Washington
Ask Britain to back off
3
The Revolution was fought along the west coast.
False
True
4
Name a southern colony
Pennsylvania
Delaware
New Jersey
Virginia
5
This document stated that all British troops would be removed from America.
Articles of Confederation
Treaty of Paris
Intolerable Act
Declaration of Independence
6
Who was the Declaration of Independence directed to?
To Thomas Jefferson
To King George
To the trash
To George Washington
7
A formal agreement made between two countries-
Peace talks
Treaty
Constitution
Compact
8
The second half of the Revolution was fought almost entirely in…
South
West
East
North
9
Who was commander and chief of the patriots, during the revolution?
George Washington
Benedict Arnold
Ben Franklin
Nathan Greene
10
What was the Stamp Act?
A tax on tea
A tax on paper documents
A tax on postal stamps
A tax on rum
11
Which factor was a huge disadvantage for the British?
Disorganization
Distance
A small Navy
No standing army
12
Finish this statement: Don’t fire until you see....
The enemy
The whites of their eyes
A British flag
Them shoot at you
13
Where did the “shot heard around he world” happen?
Yorktown
Bunker Hill
Lexington
Boston
14
Why did Britain raise taxes on the colonies?
To help pay for previous war debt
To make Britain the wealthiest country
To start a new war with France
To purchase more territory
15
Which event came first?
Treaty of Paris
Washington’s appointment of commander and chief
Declaration of Independence
Boston Tea Party
16
One reason the colonists won was because
Home court advantage
Had better weapons
Had more supplies
Stronger Navy
17
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
John Locke
Thomas Jefferson
George Washington
Ben Franklin
18
Where were the first shots of the Revolution fired?
Yorktown
Bunker Hill
Saratoga
Lexington
19
Our first form of government was Articles of Confederation.
True
False
20
What was the first tax on Americans?
Paint
Sugar
Tea
Stamp
21
On which day did the Declaration of Independence become official?
7/4/1776
7/4/1976
7/4/1996
7/4/1876
22
Why was the Battle of Saratoga significant?
None of the above
It was the turning point of the war
It inspired Britain to help the colonies
First victory for British
23
What is meant by unalienable rights?
They can’t be taken away
They should not exist
They only apply to the upper class
They cannot change
24
How many colonies were there?
10
8
14
13
25
Which was NOT a reason behind Am Rev?
Lack of representation
More territory
Money
King George
26
By 1763, which country had the largest empire.
Canada
Britain
United States
France
27
According to the Declaration of Independence, which 3 freedoms are all people entitled to?
Life liberty and territory
Liberty happiness and territory
Life liberty and freedom of speech
Life liberty & pursuit of happiness
28
Which movement influenced the American colonists?
Renaissance
Enlightenment
Progressive Movement
Populist Movement
29
What event does this picture portray?
Red River Shootout
Boston Massacre
Boston Tea Party
The first 4th of July
30
Who were the loyalists?
Colonists who were loyal to America
Americans who were loyal to France
Colonists who were loyal to the 13 colonies
Colonists who were loyal to Britain
