Among the list of 10 resolutions included in the Declaration of Rights, one was to

ensure the colonists’ right to life, liberty, and property

The goal of the First Continental Congress was to

state the concerns of colonists to the king.

Why was the Battle of Saratoga a turning point for the Patriots?

The Patriots gained the support of France and Spain.

The Marquis de Lafayette was interested in the American Revolution because he

believed in the ideas that inspired the Revolution.

What was the main issue debated during the Second Continental Congress?

Whether to seek a peaceful or violent solution.

As Washington prepared to lead the colonists against the British, 2nd Continental Congress

attempted to make peace with King George III.

What event led to the Patriots’ defeat of the British at Yorktown?

Cornwallis moved his troops to communicate with the Navy.

The Battle of Yorktown

was the last major battle of the American Revolution.

The Patriots faced difficulties fighting the war at sea because their

naval fleet was too small to fight the British.

Why was the idea of taxation without representation so important to the revolutionary cause?

They thought that the king couldn't tax without consent.

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1
Which battle is consideredthe first battle of the Revolutionary War?
Battle of Boston
Battle of Breed's Hill
Battle of Concord
Battle of Lexington
2
Among the list of 10 resolutions included in the Declaration of Rights, one was to
ensure the colonists’ right to life, liberty, and property
remind the colonists that they were British citizens
assure the colonists that “Britain sought a peace.”
convince the colonists that they were not ready
3
The goal of the First Continental Congress was to
develop a plan for undermining the decisions of the king.
establish a colonial government to rival the king.
draft a declaration of independence from the British crown.
state the concerns of colonists to the king.
4
Why was the Battle of Saratoga a turning point for the Patriots?
The Patriots saved the army from losing enlisted men.
The Patriots gained the support of France and Spain.
The Patriots got a Prussian to train the Continental Army.
The Patriots realized they did not need foreign allies.
5
The Marquis de Lafayette was interested in the American Revolution because he
believed in the ideas that inspired the Revolution.
had been hired by the Patriots to fight as a mercenary.
wanted to turn other nations away from Enlightenment ideas.
interested in obtaining land west of the thirteen colonies.
6
What was the main issue debated during the Second Continental Congress?
Whether to seek a peaceful or violent solution.
How to plan a surprise attack against Britain.
Whether foreign allies would be beneficial.
How to convert more colonists to the Patriot cause.
7
As Washington prepared to lead the colonists against the British, 2nd Continental Congress
attempted to make peace with King George III.
prepared the troops for a fierce battle.
invested in a dozen new cannons.
released 250 British war prisoners.
8
What event led to the Patriots’ defeat of the British at Yorktown?
A French fleet approaching from the Indies seized control
Cornwallis prepared to attack a patriot force lead by French
Washington combined his troops with Comte de Rochambeau
Cornwallis moved his troops to communicate with the Navy.
9
Thomas Paine’s pamphlet Common Sense led many colonial leaders to
reject Enlightenment ideas.
challenge British authority.
understand the good sense of monarchy.
agree to bound by British laws.
10
The Battle of Yorktown
showed the British that they could defeat the Patriots.
allowed the French to gain colonial territory.
was the last major battle of the American Revolution.
convinced colonists to comply with British rule.
11
The Patriots faced difficulties fighting the war at sea because their
naval fleet was old and in disrepair.
sailors were brave but had difficulty following orders.
sailors were malnourished and many were sick.
naval fleet was too small to fight the British.
12
Why was the idea of taxation without representation so important to the revolutionary cause?
Britain would have ended taxation in exchange for peace.
Britain only taxed the colonists to force them into war.
They thought that the king couldn't tax without consent.
Great Britain should only tax certain items.
13
What inspired many colonists to support independence from Britain?
Thomas Paine’s Common Sense.
Paul Revere’s ride.
The Battle of Bunker Hill.
Washington’s strong command of the Continental Army.

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