How did the United States win the battle of Yorktown without a naval presence?

The United States relied on French ships.

In what way did the American Revolution affect Native Americans?

They lost large amounts of land.

Why did slavery continue after the Revolution?

Southern plantation economy depended on slavery.

What did the Townshend Acts bring about?

indirect taxes on imported goods

The Declaration of Independence was written to

declare independence from the British king.

The Boston Massacre was a response to

the stationing of British soldiers in Boston.

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.

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1
How did the United States win the battle of Yorktown without a naval presence?
The British surrendered without a fight.
The United States relied on French ships.
U.S. troops had superior muskets.
Ships were not involved in the battle.
2
COLONISTS FORCED TO HOUSE AND FEED BRITISH SOLDIERS
Intolerable Act
Quartering Act
Sugar Act
Stamp Act
3
In what way did the American Revolution affect Native Americans?
They lost large amounts of land.
Native Americans were given land in the Treaty of Paris.
Native Americans still could not own property.
The British guaranteed protection of their lands.
4
The American Revolution began when shots were fired at
Philadelphia
Concord
New York
Lexington
5
Why did slavery continue after the Revolution?
Slave labor was important to the New England economy.
Patriots all agreed that liberty did not extend to slaves.
Southern plantation economy depended on slavery.
The colonial government encouraged manumission.
6
Duties on materials imported from Brits such as glass, lead, paint, and paper went into effect
Townshend Acts
Stamp Act
Intolerable Acts
Quartering Act
7
What incident led Parliament to withdraw nearly all of the Townshend Acts?
Boston Tea Party
Sons of Liberty Botcott
convening of the First Continental Congress
Boston Massacre
8
What did the Townshend Acts bring about?
indirect taxes on imported goods
direct taxes on legal documents
relief from taxes on tea
the closing of Boston Harbor
9
After the Revolution, the practice of enslaving African Americans was
restricted in the North and the South.
abolished in the South.
eliminated in the North.
encouraged in the North.
10
The Declaration of Independence was written to
declare independence from the British king.
support the British king but not Parliament.
assert the colonies’ desire to follow Parliament.
establish a colonial gov that supported the British king.
11
One of the Patriots’ greatest strengths was their
superior troop numbers
well trained soldiers
relaince on local militia
persistence in fighting
12
Who drafted the Declaration of Independence?
John Adams
James Madison
George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
13
Also known as the Seven Years War. This was a war between France and England
FRENCH AND INDIAN WAR
ENGLISH AND INDIAN WAR
FRENCH AND INDIA WAR
AMERICAN REVOLUTION
14
TAX ON SUGAR AND MOLASSES
Sugar Act
Stamp Act
Intolerable Acts
Quartering Act
15
As a result of the Revolution, women in America
suffered abuse
gained the right to vote
gained respect
16
The Boston Massacre was a response to
an editorial written by Samuel Adams
the dumping of British tea in Boston Harbor.
the British seizure of the ship Liberty.
the stationing of British soldiers in Boston.
17
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.
soldiers fighting for the Brits were dedicated to the war.
Brit generals respected the fighting of their opponents.
18
SONS OF LIBERTY DRESS AS NATIVE AMERICAN AND THROW TEA INTO THE HARBOR
Boston Tea Party
Tea Act
Boston Massacre
19
According to the Declaration of Independence, where does a government’s power come from?
The Creator
the rights of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness
right of the people to institute a new government
the consent of the governed
20
Which European country supported the American colonies during the Revolutionary War?
Italy
France
Germany
Spain
21
In which incident did Crispus Attucks play a significant role?
Boston Massacre
Boston Tea Party
Battle of Saratoga
Battle of Bunker Hill
22
Which of the following groups led violent protests against British taxation in the colonies?
Parliament
Virginia House of Burgesses
Sons of Liberty
Green Mountain Boys
23
The Patriots began to hope they could win the war after the Battle of
Saratoga
Boston
New York
Philadelphia
24
TAX ON ALL PRINTED PAPER
Sugar Act
Townshend Acts
Stamp Act
Intolerable Acts
25
Who was the King that began to tax and control the colonies?
HenryVIII
James I
Arthur
George III

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