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American Revolution
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Events before, during, and after the American Revolution.
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1
Who wrote poems and plays supporting American Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
Phillis Wheatley
Paul Revere
Benjamin Franklin
2
Which of the following is NOT a reason the American colonies won the Revolution?
Strong leadership
Better military
Colonists fought to protect their land and way-of-life
Support from France
3
When does Great Britain finally recognize American Independence?
Declaration of Independence
Proclamation of 1763
Battle of Lexington
Treaty of Paris
4
Which document is a written guarantee of individual rights?
Bill of Rights
Declaration of Independence
Constitution
Articles of Confederation
5
Who rode on horseback to warn colonists of British arrival?
George Washington
Paul Revere
John Adams
Patrick Henry
6
Which event is shown here?
Boston Tea Party
Boston Massacre
Surrender at Yorktown
Battle of Lexington
7
"Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness" is mentioned in:
Bill of Rights
Declaration of Independence
U.S. Constitution
Articles of Confederation
8
Who were the two major sides in the French and Indian War?
French vs. Indians
British vs. French
Colonists vs. Indians
British vs. Colonists
9
This person was the leader of the Sons of Liberty and led the cause for Independence.
Paul Revere
John Adams
Benjamin Franklin
George Washington
10
Which of the following does NOT describe the Great Compromise?
Made small and large states happy.
Created two houses in Congress.
Solved the issue of representation.
Elected a new president.
11
Which was the only branch of government under the Articles of Confederation?
Judicial (Courts)
Executive (President)
Legislative (Congress)
12
Who was the commander (leader) of the Continental Army?
George Washington
King George III
Lord Cornwallis
Ulysses S. Grant
13
How many states had to ratify the Constitution?
5
10
13
9
14
Delegates from each colony (except Georgia) met to discuss problems with Great Britain
Treaty of Paris
Constitutional Convention
First Continental Congress
Boston Tea Party
15
The President is part of which branch of the government?
Executive
Judicial
Legislative
16
The House of Representatives and Senate are part of which branch of government?
Judicial
Legislative
Executive
17
This event was known as the "shot heard 'round the world."
Battle of Lexington
Battle of Yorktown
Battle of Saratoga
Declaration of Independence
18
Why did Great Britain create taxes for the colonists like the Stamp Act?
The colonists had more money than the British.
They disliked the colonists.
The colonists owed Great Britain money.
They needed money to pay for the French and Indian War.
19
What did the Proclamation of 1763 say?
Colonists had to pay taxes to Great Britain.
Colonists were not allowed out after dark.
Colonists could not move west of the Appalachian Mountains.
Colonists had to allow British soldiers in their homes.
20
What does this picture show?
Treaty of Paris
Bill of Rights
Proclamation of 1763
Stamp Act
21
This person gave a speech saying, "Give me Liberty, or give me Death."
Benjamin Franklin
John Adams
Patrick Henry
George Washington
22
This person helped gain French support for American Independence:
Patrick Henry
George Washington
Benjamin Franklin
Phillis Wheatley
23
The Bill of Rights is based on all of the following EXCEPT:
Virginia Declaration of Rights
Mayflower Compact
Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom
24
Where did the Constitutional Convention meet?
Philadelphia
Washington, D.C.
Richmond
Plymouth
25
Which of the following was NOT a reason the Articles of Confederation failed?
It could not create taxes.
It did not have a Congress.
It was a weak national government.
It did not have a President.
26
Who was the King of England during the American Revolution?
Queen Elizabeth I
George Washington
Lord Cornwallis
King George III
27
Which branch of government makes the laws?
Legislative
Executive
Judicial
28
The leader of the Constitutional Convention was:
Ms. Herrmann
Thomas Jefferson
Abraham Lincoln
George Washington
29
This person surrendered at the Battle of Yorktown
George Washington
King George III
General Robert E. Lee
Lord Cornwallis
30
This battle was the turning point of the American Revolution.
Battle of Yorktown
Battle of Saratoga
Battle of Lexington
Battle of Gettysburg
