Chapter 4: The American Revolution

Question 1

British General Cornwallis surrendered here when the French navy blocked his escape by sea

Accepted Answer

Yorktown

Question 2

The first shots of the Revolutionary War were fired here

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Lexington and Concord

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT a result of the French and Indian War?

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Native Americans were forced out of the Ohio River Valley

Question 4

The Continental Army spent a brutal winter here but emerged a strong, disciplined military unit

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Valley Forge

Question 5

This document's plain, straightforward language helped spread ideas of independence in America

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"Common Sense"

Question 6

The battles of Lexington, Concord, and Bunker Hill all took place in this colony

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B

Question 7

Thomas Jefferson wrote this document in 1776 to justify America's separation from Britain

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Declaration of Independecne

Question 8

The Battle of Yorktown was fought here

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C

Question 9

The Treaty of Paris 1783 made Great Britain recognize the independence of America

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True

Question 10

This allowed for British troops to live in private homes if other spaces were not available

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Quartering Act

Question 11

Here, American militias in Boston turned back British attacks until they ran out of ammo.

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Battle of Bunker Hill

Question 12

The Sons of Liberty were responsible for all of the following EXCEPT

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Writing the Declaration of Independence

Question 13

Which of the following was NOT a result of the intolerable acts

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A higher tax placed on tea

Question 14

All of these qualities made George Washington an effective commander in chief EXCEPT:

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Expert military tactics and instinct

Question 15

In April of 1775, Governor Thomas Gage ordered soldiers to Concord for the purpose of

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Seizure of stockpiled colonial weapons

Question 16

Which is NOT an effect that the Intolerable Acts had on the Colonies?

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Restricted trade through New York Harbor

Question 17

This Massachusetts battle was misnamed during the beginning of the war

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Breed's Hill

Question 18

This is the document that formally ended the Revolutionary War when it was ratified in 1784

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Treaty of Paris

Question 19

This act actually reduced an existing tax, but emphasized enforcement to discourage smuggling:

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Sugar Act

Question 20

The French and Indian War was a result of France and Great Britain laying claim to which area?

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Ohio River Valley

Question 21

The Battle of Saratoga and Capture of Fort Ticonderoga both took place in this colony/state

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A - New York

Question 22

What was NOT an action taken by the Second Continental Congress in 1775?

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Dumping loads of East India Company tea into Boston Harbor

Question 23

Which non-American was critical to the military training of the Continental Army

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Friedrich von Steuben

Question 24

This was considered the best military in the world during the time of the American Revolution

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British Army

Question 25

Why did the Sons of Liberty organize the Boston Tea Party?

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To protest the East India Company's monopoly on tea

Question 26

The Continental Army won this battle with a surprise attack after Christmas, 1776

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Battle of Trenton

Question 27

This battle would start the Revolution with the famous "shot heard 'round the world"

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Lexington

Question 28

All of the following are being displayed in this Boston Massacre image EXCEPT

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Freedom

Question 29

This act of violence towards colonists was used by Paul Revere as anti-British propaganda

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Boston Massacre

Question 30

American victory in this battle helped convince France to support the American cause

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Battle of Saratoga

Question 31

Besides Paul Revere, whom played a significant role in warning of British mobilization?

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William Dawes

Question 32

This group played a major role in supporting Britain's aspirations of winning the War

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Hessians

Question 33

Which letter shows Valley Forge?

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C

Question 34

This direct tax of 1765 was placed on the Colonists.

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Stamp Act

Question 35

No taxation without representation - In what political body were the Colonies NOT represented?

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Parliament

Question 36

The act of refusing to purchase items, trade goods, or offer services is called....

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Boycott

Question 37

This was a main factor that allowed the colonists to prolong and win the war

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Guerrilla Warfare

Question 38

The Battles of Trenton and Princeton were fought here

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B

Question 39

Thomas Jefferson used the ideas of "Life, Liberty & Property" from this philosopher?

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John Locke

Question 40

This was the Colonists' last attempt at peaceful reconciliation with Britain

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"Olive Branch" petition

Chapter 4: The American Revolution

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Chapter 4: The American Revolution

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