What was the goal of the First Continental Congress?

to ask King George III to correct problems with the colonies

Why did American colonists object to paying new taxes imposed after the French and Indian War?

They did not vote for representatives who passed the taxes.

What was the main effect of Thomas Paine’s pamphlet, Common Sense?

persuaded colonists to support independence from England

Why was the Battle of Saratoga so important?

Convinced France and Spain to join the war and help the U.S.

What did the Second Continental Congress accomplish when it met in May of 1775?

Petitioned King George III again, began the Continental army

How did Mercy Otis Warren support opposition to the Stamp Act?

She wrote plays criticizing the greed of British leaders.

What was Patrick Henry’s role in the years leading up to the American Revolution?

He was the leader of the Boston Tea Party.

How was the Battle of Trenton important for the Continental Army?

It boosted spirits and helped recruit more soldiers.

What was the importance of the Battle of Yorktown?

British army surrendered to US/French army, last battle

What was Valley Forge?

where Gen Washington and Army suffered a harsh winter

What was the plan for the Continental navy during the American Revolution?

avoid fighting the British navy, attack supply ships instead

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7th grade U.S. History - The American Revolution - Mrs. Wax - Mrs. Waxmonsky

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1
What did Abigail Adams ask her husband, John Adams, to add to the Declaration of Independence?
women's rights
slaves' rights
indentured servants' rights
men's rights
2
What was the goal of the First Continental Congress?
to petition Parliament to repeal the Intolerable Acts
to declare independence from King George III and Britain
draft laws to govern the colonies independently
to ask King George III to correct problems with the colonies
3
Why did American colonists object to paying new taxes imposed after the French and Indian War?
They felt only landowners and merchants should pay taxes.
They did not vote for representatives who passed the taxes.
They felt only local government should be able to pass taxes
They could not afford the added costs due to these taxes.
4
In the first battles of the Revolution, British soldiers searched ___________ for weapons.
Boston
Fort Ticonderoga
Concord
Lexington
5
What was the main effect of Thomas Paine’s pamphlet, Common Sense?
described how Parliament had abused its power over colonists
listed ways the colonies would be better as British subjects
persuaded colonists to support independence from England
persuaded soldiers to stay until the revolution ended
6
The opening shots of the American Revolution were fired at
Lexington
Boxborough
Concord
Boston
7
Following the war, Florida was returned to _______ as part of a different treaty.
Canada
Spain
France
Great Britain
8
Why was the Battle of Saratoga so important?
Convinced France and Spain to join the war and help the U.S.
It prevented the British from controlling Georgia.
It hurt the alliance of the British with various Indians.
It helped bring Canada into the war on the side of the U.S.
9
What did the Second Continental Congress accomplish when it met in May of 1775?
Petitioned King George III again, began the Continental army
Created a committee to list grievances for King George III.
Created a federal constitution, asked for money from England
Voted to declare independence from Great Britain.
10
How did Mercy Otis Warren support opposition to the Stamp Act?
She wrote pamphlets calling for independence.
She wrote plays criticizing the greed of British leaders.
She organized street protests.
She organized boycotts of British goods.
11
Which of the following happened last?
Stamp Act
Boston Tea Party
Intolerable Acts
Boston Massacre
12
How did many of the Iroquois nations react to the end of the American Revolution?
They moved west of the Mississippi River.
They lived among the other settlers.
They established their own reservations.
They moved to Canada.
13
Which of the following happened first?
Boston Tea Party
Stamp Act
Boston Massacre
Intolerable Acts
14
What was Patrick Henry’s role in the years leading up to the American Revolution?
He was the leader of the Boston Tea Party.
He led efforts to draft the Declaration of Independence.
He was an early supporter of American independence.
He warned Patriots at Lexington and Concord.
15
At the Battle of ________, Gen Washington surprised the Hessian soldiers fighting for Britain.
New York
Saratoga
Trenton
Montreal
16
How was the Battle of Trenton important for the Continental Army?
It hurt morale and caused a drop in recruiting.
It ended any hope of making Canada part of the U.S.
It boosted spirits and helped recruit more soldiers.
It persuaded France to start supplying the United States.
17
What was the importance of the Battle of Yorktown?
British army captured the port city and took 1000s prisoner
British army surrendered to US/French army, last battle
US army attacked British and had highest casualties of war
US army secured the Carolinas by defeating Loyalist militia
18
What was Valley Forge?
where Gen Washington and Army captured Hessians on Christmas
where Gen Washington and Army suffered a harsh winter
where British Army surrendered to the smaller US army
where British Army forced US Army to evacuate New York City
19
Following the war, _______ recognizes the U.S. as a free country in the Treaty of Paris of 1783
Great Britain
Spain
France
Canada
20
What was the plan for the Continental navy during the American Revolution?
attack British Isles to force British navy to defend them
attack the British navy whenever possible
avoid fighting the British navy, attack supply ships instead
avoid sailing far from the coast

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