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1
The first section of the Declaration of Independence is the preamble
True
False
2
The Treaty of Paris 1783 made Great Britain recognize the independence of America
False
True
3
How did the victory at Trenton affect Americans?
Americans lost hope
Americans had renewed hope
Americans were eager to end the war
Americans made it through the winter
4
Which of the following was NOT a decision made by the Second Continental Congress?
declaring independence
forming an army
declaring defeat
electing an army commander
5
German mercenaries hired by the British to fight in the Revolutionary War were called...
Loyalists
Guerillas
Chesepians
Hessians
6
Paul Revere was the only rider for his famous "midnight ride."
False
True
7
This battle started the Revolution with the famous "shot heard 'round the world."
Battle of Bunker Hill
Battle of Saratoga
Battle of Concord
Battle of Lexington
8
The colonists won this battle with a surprise attack on Christmas night
Battle of Trenton
Battle of Dorchester Heights
Battle of Yorktown
Battle of Saratoga
9
Which two countries fought against the British with the Americans?
Italy and Germany
France and Italy
Germany and Spain
Spain and France
10
The first section of the Declaration of Independence is know as the...
Declaration of natural rights
Preamble
Prelude
Grievances
11
A turning point for America, after this victory France, Spain, and Germany are allies
Battle of Trenton
Battle of Bunker Hill
Battle of Saratoga
Battle of Yorktown
12
What resulted from the American victory at Yorktown?
The British continued to move north.
The British strengthened their troops.
The American Revolution ended.
The Americans were prepared to win another battle.
13
The British had a much better spy network than the colonists
True
False
14
This Sons of Liberty member took a midnight ride to Lexington to warn of the British
Samuel Adams
Paul Revere
John Adams
Mr. Hartunian
15
In April 1775, Governor Thomas Gage ordered soldiers to Concord to...
Rescue a British officer being held hostage
Restore order after riots
Seize a stockpile of weapons
Intercept a delivery of smuggled tea
16
A loyalist was a colonist that was loyal to the Patriots during the war
False
True
17
How did Von Steuben help the Continental Army?
He taught the soldiers how to speak German.
He was a spy.
He knew how to build a fort.
He trained the soldiers.
18
How did Washington force the British out of Boston?
Ethan Allen and his men attacked the city
The Green Mountain Boys captured German mercenaries
Washington's army constantly raided the British army in Boston
Washington put cannons on hills above the city
19
As a result of the battle of Trenton, many men enlisted or re-enlisted in the Cont. Army
True
False
20
What helped Washington defeat the British at Yorktown?
French mercenaries
hiding his troops in houses
capturing British cannons
the arrival of the French army
21
How did the American victory at Saratoga affect the war?
France became an American ally and joined the war
The Americans took control of Lake Champlain
The British hired more mercenaries
The British took control of the Hudson River
22
The last major land battle of the American Revolution
Battle of Saratoga
Battle of Yorktown
Battle of Antietam
Battle of Valley Forge
23
Which of the following resulted from Thomas Paine's "Common Sense"?
Congress sent the olive branch petition to King George
The Declaration of Independence was drafted
John Hancock presided over the Continental Congress
George Washington took command of the Continental Army
24
Which of the following is the main argument in the Declaration of Independence?
All people have the same rights
People are born with rights that cannot be taken away
People have the right to choose who will be their leader
People have the right to choose to be independent or not
25
What does the Declaration of Independence say about Britain?
Parliament is in control
The King abused his power
The King has no power
Parliament has no vote
