Unalienable rights refers to people having what rights?

Rights they have as a result of being human

Which of these was a grievance listed in the Declaration of Independence?

Colonists were forced to quarter soldiers in their homes

How did John Hancock demonstrate his commitment to liberty?

By signing the Declaration of Independence

The main reason Parliament passed the Sugar and Stamp Acts were....

To recover the cost of defending the colonies

How did Mercantilist policies create tension between the colonies and Britain?

prevented the colonists from trading with any other country

Why did colonists object to the Proclamation of 1763?

They wanted to move west but were not allowed

What does the Proclamation of 1763 prevent the colonists from doing?

Moving west of the Appalachian Mountains

What line of the Declaration of Independence explains why colonists were upset with Britain

For imposing Taxes on us without our Concent

What was a direct result of the Boston Tea Party

Parliament passes the Intolerable Acts

The treaty of Paris 1783 caused what to happen?

England recognized the U.S. as an independent country

Why is Saratoga a turning point in the war?

American victory convinced France to become an American ally

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1
Who did the Continental Congress appoint as Commander-in-Chief?
John Hancock
George Washington
Benedict Arnold
Alexander Hamilton
2
Unalienable rights refers to people having what rights?
Rights people earn by being loyal to their government
Rights they have as a result of being human
Rights they receive by becoming citizens of a country
Rights that are granted after enlisting in the military
3
This battle was an American Victory, renewed patriots' spirits and convinced France to help.
Trenton
Concord
Yorktown
Saratoga
4
Which of these was a grievance listed in the Declaration of Independence?
Colonists were not allowed to be British military officers
Colonists had to serve at least 1 year in the militia
Colonists born in America couldn't hold public office
Colonists were forced to quarter soldiers in their homes
5
How did John Hancock demonstrate his commitment to liberty?
By serving as commander-in-chief of the Continental Army
By organizing the Sons of Liberty
By writing the Articles of Confederation
By signing the Declaration of Independence
6
The main reason Parliament passed the Sugar and Stamp Acts were....
To encourage colonists to trade with other countries
To recover the cost of defending the colonies
To promote growth of industry in the colonies
To fund the establishment of new colonies
7
How did Mercantilist policies create tension between the colonies and Britain?
prevented the colonists from trading with any other country
limited the amount of farmland a colonist could own
required colonists to serve in the military
Introduced indentured servitude to the colonies
8
The Sugar Act, Boston Massacre, the Stamp Act and John Hancock are associated with what era?
Exploration Era
Revolutionary Era
Jacksonian Era
Era of Westward Expansion
9
Why did colonists object to the Proclamation of 1763?
feared it would increase the number of Indian attacks
they did not want to share the fur trade with France
They wanted to trade freely with other countries
They wanted to move west but were not allowed
10
What does the Proclamation of 1763 prevent the colonists from doing?
Settling on the coast of the Gulf of Mexico
Moving west of the Mississippi River
Settling on the coast of Lake Michigain
Moving west of the Appalachian Mountains
11
What line of the Declaration of Independence explains why colonists were upset with Britain
For transporting beyond seas to be tried before Parliament
He has refused to pass Laws for larger districts of people
He has refused his Assent to Laws, necessary for public good
For imposing Taxes on us without our Concent
12
What was a direct result of the Boston Tea Party
Parliament repeals the Stamp and Sugar Acts
Parliament passes the Intolerable Acts
King George III allows colonial representation in Parliament
King George III allows colonist to petition Parliament
13
The treaty of Paris 1783 caused what to happen?
Solved territory dispute between the Spanish and Indians
British Navy agreed to stop forcing colonists into service
British territory in Canada was ceded to France
England recognized the U.S. as an independent country
14
Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness are considered your ___________________ rights
unalienable
inherited
legislated
transferable
15
Why is Saratoga a turning point in the war?
American victory convinced France to become an American ally
American victory led British soldiers to switch sides
British victory marked the beginning of their military rule
British victory extended fighting for another year

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