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American Revolution: 8th grade
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1
who was the main author of the Declaration of Independence
Thomas Jefferson
George Washington
Benjamin Franklin
John Adams
2
Which of these was
NOT
a result of the Treaty of Paris in 1783
Great Britain recognized the independence of the US
Land west of the 13 colonies was given to France
America's borders were set
The war was officially over
3
In
Common Sense
Thomas Paine argued that laws should be made by
Citizens
Church Leaders
Male Landowners
Kings and Queens
4
The winter at Valley Forge was a difficult time for the Continental Army because
began to turn against the Revolution
refused to drill and train
lacked the necessary supplies
had just lost several important battles
5
Why was the idea of taxation without representation important to the war?
Britain would have ended taxation if peace was kept
The king violated their rights by taxing w/o their consent
Britain only taxed the colonists to force them into war
Colonists believed Britain should only tax certain items
6
the 1st Continental Congress was far from unified in their opinions and open to compromise
False
True
7
The Declaration of Independence did not address the rights of Native Americans.
True
False
8
Which battle is considered the first battle of the Revolutionary War?
Concord
Bunker Hill
Yorktown
Lexington
9
Delegates to the 2nd Continental Congress decided what
Minting a new currency
Pay George Washington
Gather foreign allies
Create the Continental Army
10
The closing of the port of Boston led to the meeting of the what?
American Congress
First Continental Congress
11
What was the main issue debated during the 2nd Continental Congress?
how to convert more colonists to the Patriot cause
how to plan a surprise attack on Britain
whether foreign allies would be needed
whether to seek independence
12
Most Native american group sided with which side during the war?
American
British
13
When the Patriots stayed here they struggled because of the harsh winter and lack of supplies.
Valley Forge
Bunker Hill
14
Why was the Battle of Saratoga a turning point for the Patriots
They gained support from France and Spain
They saved the army from losing enlisted men
They realized they did not need foreign allies
They got a Prussian to train the army
15
According to the Declaration, where does a person get these rights from?
"King George"
"Parents"
"Ms. Ream"
"Creator"
16
How did the relationship between American and Britain change after the war?
Britain recognized America as independent
All of them
America's trade rights were recognized
Britain recognized America's ability to colonize west
17
People who were loyal to the crown
Loyalist
Patriot
18
Thomas Paine's Common sense led colonists to
Understand the good sense of monarchy
Challenge British authority
Agree to bound by British laws
Reject Enlightenment ideas
19
Colonists who chose to side with the British were known as
Whigs
Patriots
Redcoats
Loyalists
20
the goals of the First Continental Congress was to
state the concerns of colonists to the king
develop a plan for undermining the king
draft a declaration of independence form Britain
establish a colonial government to rival the king
21
The Battle of Yorktown
Was the last major battle of the American Revolution
Convinced colonists to comply with British rule
Showed the British that they could defeat the Patriots
Allowed the French to gain colonial territory
22
The Battle of Trenton was different from previous battles because the Patriots
went on the offensive
took prisoners
emerged victorious
fought at night
23
The Battle of Trenton was different because the Patriots went on the offensive
True
False
24
The ideas in Common Sense were bold because most of the world was ruled by monarchs
False
True
25
The idea that the colonies had the right to break away from Britain was inspired by
Social Media
English Bill of Rights
Common Sense
Constitution
26
Common Sense
was written by:
George Washington
Thomas Paine
27
The nickname for the British soldiers as they returned from Lexington and were easy targets.
Redcoat
Loyalists
28
A result of the 1st Continental Congress was
King George agreed to comply with the colonists demands
drafting the Constitution
colonists agreed to comply with the British rules
the Declaration of Rights and Grievances was drafted
29
Which battle was a turning point in the war for the Patriots by gaining European support?
Bunker Hill
Saratoga
30
What did the Battle of Bunker Hill prove to the colonists?
George Washington is a capable leader
Britain has better supplies and equipment
That Britain can be beat
They are weak and need better training
31
Who leads the Continental Army against the British?
Paul Revere
George Washington
32
As a result of the Treaty of Paris of 1783, land west of the 13 colonies was given to France.
False
True
33
Jefferson felt it was their right to break away because he didn't believe England was protecting their rights
False
True
34
The Patriots faced difficulties fighting the war at sea because their
naval fleet was old and in disrepair
sailors were malnourished and sick
sailors were brave but had difficulty following orders
naval fleet was to small to fight large battles
