America and the American Revolution Review

Question 1

This country could have controlled the Americas if it hadn't been for one event in 1588.

Accepted Answer

Spain

Question 2

Lord Dunmore's Proclamation promised freedom to which group?

Accepted Answer

African slaves

Question 3

Which of the following best describes the length of the Crusades?

Accepted Answer

Centuries

Question 4

Jews, Muslims, Catholics, and Quakers are examples of what in the early colonies?

Accepted Answer

Religious groups

Question 5

The failed colonization attempt by Walter Raleigh off the coast of North Carolina.

Accepted Answer

Roanoke

Question 6

The battle called the "Shot heard 'round the world".

Accepted Answer

Lexington & Concord

Question 7

Which side did most Native Americans fight on during the Revolution?

Accepted Answer

British

Question 8

Which of the following countries did not send help to the Americans during the Revolution?

Accepted Answer

Portugal

Question 9

Which of the following was not a southern colony?

Accepted Answer

Pennsylvania

Question 10

Which of the following was not a punishment in the "Intolerable Acts"?

Accepted Answer

Closed Charleston Harbor

Question 11

Known as the "Female Paul Revere," she rode to warn of British arrival.

Accepted Answer

Sybil Ludington

Question 12

The first permanent English settlement in North America. Founded in 1607.

Accepted Answer

Jamestown

Question 13

To raise money for government officials, this act taxed most everyday items.

Accepted Answer

Townshend

Question 14

Which major document is considered America's "break-up letter" to England?

Accepted Answer

Declaration of Independence

Question 15

Which of the following was a commander in the American forces during the Revolution?

Accepted Answer

Von Steuben

Question 16

People pay money to fund a voyage to America in exchange for valuables found there.

Accepted Answer

Joint-stock company

Question 17

Which word best describes food supply during the Revolution?

Accepted Answer

Scarce

Question 18

The Conquistadors came from which country?

Accepted Answer

Spain

Question 19

The settler at Jamestown who married Pocahontas and helped save Jamestown from failure.

Accepted Answer

John Rolfe

Question 20

Britain began taxing the American colonies to make back money lost in the...

Accepted Answer

Seven Years War

Question 21

Which of the following was not a middle colony?

Accepted Answer

Maryland

Question 22

Time period after medieval period. Literally means, rebirth.

Accepted Answer

Renaissance

Question 23

Which of the following was not a New England colony?

Accepted Answer

New York

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