The American Revolution Review

Question 1

The signing of which document officially made the United States an independent nation?

Accepted Answer

Treaty of Paris

Question 2

Why did the relationship between Britain and the colonies begin to deteriorate?

Accepted Answer

Colonists didn't believe in taxation without representation., The Proclamation of 1763 restricted freedom., Colonists did not want to pay for the French and Indian War., Colonists didn't like British troops being stationed there.

Question 3

Why did the Proclamation of 1763 create tension between Great Britain and the colonies?

Accepted Answer

Colonists needed the king's permission to move west., Speculators purchased land out west and were denied access.

Question 4

During the Battle of Trenton, against whom did the Continental Army fight?

Accepted Answer

Hessian mercenaries

Question 5

Why were the Navigation Acts considered to be a main cause of the American Revolution?

Accepted Answer

Colonists resented Britain because they restricted trade.

Question 6

Why was the Battle of Saratoga important?

Accepted Answer

It was a major victory for the Americans.

Question 7

How did Parliament respond to word that the colonies were on the verge of rebellion?

Accepted Answer

They sent two regiments of troops to Boston.

Question 8

How did colonial leaders use the Boston Massacre to their advantage?

Accepted Answer

It was used as propaganda for support against the British.

Question 9

Why did Adams and the Boston Sons of Liberty dump 342 chests of tea into Boston Harbor?

Accepted Answer

They were protesting the Tea Act of 1773.

Question 10

On which holiday did George Washington and the Continental Army cross the Delaware River?

Accepted Answer

Christmas

Question 11

Why did the French not support the Americans publicly until after the Battle of Saratoga?

Accepted Answer

They didn't think the Americans could win until that moment.

Question 12

According to the Declaration of Independence, to which three freedoms are each person entitled?

Accepted Answer

life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness

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