The Declaration of Independence was written to

declare independence from the British king.

Why did slavery continue after the Revolution?

Southern plantation economy depended on slavery.

Many Americans believed taxation by Parliament was unjust because it

was done without representation of the colonists

Which example describes the beliefs the colonists explained in the Declaration of Independence?

change happens if the gov't does not respect people’s rights

Which of the following advantages was held by the British at the beginning of the war?

The British had more weapons and ships than the US Army.

In what way did the American Revolution affect Native Americans?

They lost large amounts of land.

The Boston Massacre was a response to

the stationing of British soldiers in Boston.

The Boston Tea Party was a significant event in history because it showed

the colonists were willing to take risks to show their anger

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1
Also known as the Seven Years War. This was a war between France and England
FRENCH AND INDIAN WAR
AMERICAN REVOLUTION
ENGLISH AND INDIAN WAR
FRENCH AND INDIA WAR
2
The Declaration of Independence was written to
assert the colonies’ desire to follow Parliament.
establish a colonial govt that supported the British king.
support the British king but not Parliament.
declare independence from the British king.
3
Who was the King that began to tax and control the colonies?
George III
James I
Phillip II
Henry VIII
4
The American Revolution began when shots were fired at
New York
Philadelphia
Lexington and Concord
Boston
5
Which European country supported the American colonies during the Revolutionary War?
Germany
Italy
Spain
France
6
Why did slavery continue after the Revolution?
Southern plantation economy depended on slavery.
The colonial government encouraged manumission.
Patriots all agreed that liberty did not extend to slaves.
Slave labor was important to the New England economy.
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TAX ON ALL PRINTED PAPER
Intolerable Acts
Sugar Act
Stamp Act
Townshend Acts
8
Many Americans believed taxation by Parliament was unjust because it
ignored the philosophy of absolutism
was done without representation of the colonists
was done without the King’s approval
violated the English Bill of Rights
9
Who drafted the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
John Adams
James Madison
George Washington
10
Which example describes the beliefs the colonists explained in the Declaration of Independence?
all laws should be passed unanimously
people have more rights if they have money
change happens if the gov't does not respect people’s rights
don't have to follow laws if they disagree with the gov't
11
Which of the following advantages was held by the British at the beginning of the war?
The British had more weapons and ships than the US Army.
They had won the hearts and minds of the colonists.
Brit generals respected the fighting of their opponents.
soldiers fighting for the Brits were dedicated to the war.
12
In what way did the American Revolution affect Native Americans?
The British guaranteed protection of their lands.
They lost large amounts of land.
Native Americans still could not own property.
Native Americans were given land in the Treaty of Paris.
13
Which of the following groups led violent protests against British taxation in the colonies?
Parliament
Green Mountain Boys
Sons of Liberty
Virginia House of Burgesses
14
The Boston Massacre was a response to
an editorial written by Samuel Adams
the stationing of British soldiers in Boston.
the dumping of British tea in Boston Harbor.
the British seizure of the ship Liberty.
15
According to the Declaration of Independence, where does a government’s power come from?
the consent of the governed
The Creator
right of the people to institute a new government
the rights of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness
16
The Boston Tea Party was a significant event in history because it showed
the colonists enjoy dressing up as Native Americans
the colonists do not like tea
there was not enough security in the Boston Harbor
the colonists were willing to take risks to show their anger

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