American Revolution Test Part 2

The American victory convinced France to openly support the American cause.

Who headed the Continental Army?

Helped George Washington in his Continental Army

Colonial soldiers who would be ready to resist a British attack with short notice

Attempt to assert the rights of the colonists while maintaining loyalty to the British crown

This drew on the concepts of John Locke

Who had inside information on the British high command?

The formal surrender of the British army.

Low point for General Washington’s troops; Americans’ hopes of winning the war began to improve

These laws shut down Boston Harbor.

Met in May 1775; formed the Continental Army

The opening shot of the American Revolution.

Which of the below did not influence the Declaration of Independence?

When was the Declaration of Independence signed?

T/F/: There was a clear cut end goal to the war

This is where the Declaration of Rights was introduced; one colony, one vote

Called for an American declaration of independence, not just a protest against taxes

A silversmith; known for shouting "The Redcoats are coming!"

This was the first major battle of the American Revolution.

Confirmed U.S. independence and set the boundaries of the new nation