Question 1

Why was Paine's "Common Sense" convincing to many people?

Accepted Answer

it was easy to understand

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it predicted defeat of the Americans

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it provided a peaceful solution

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it was a legal document

Question 2

Why was signing the Declaration of Independence a dangerous act?

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Britain viewed those who signed as traitors

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those who signed belonged to no country

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it was an agreement with King George III

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there was a chance not many would sign

Question 3

How did the American victory at Saratoga affect the war?

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France became and American ally and joined the war

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British took control of the Hudson River

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Americans took control of Lake Champlain

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British hired more mercenaries

Question 4

What does the Declaration of Independence say about Britain?

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the king abused his power

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the kind has no authority

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Parliament has no vote

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Parliament is in control

Question 5

How did Washington force the British out of Boston?

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Washington put cannons on hills above the city

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Green Mountain Boys captured German mercenaries

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Ethan Allen and his men attacked the city

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Washington's army constantly raided the British army in Boston

Question 6

How did the victory at Trenton affect Americans?

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Americans had renewed hope

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Americans were anxious to end the war

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Americans made it through the winter

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Americans lost hope

Question 7

Which of the following resulted from Paine's "Common Sense"?

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Declaration of Independence was drafted

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John Hancock presided over the Second Continental Congress

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Congress sent the Olive Branch Petition to King George III

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George Washington took command of the Continental Army

Question 8

What was Prince Hall known for?

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he led the struggle to end slavery

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he fought for the British

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he gave his life at Bunker Hill

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he helped move the cannons

Question 9

Which of the following is the main argument in the Declaration of Independence?

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people are born with rights that cannot be taken away

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people have the right to choose to be independent or not

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people have the right to choose who will be their leader

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all people have the same rights

Question 10

Which of the following was NOT a decision made by the Second Continental Congress?

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declaring defeat

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forming an army

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electing an army commander

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declaring independence

Question 11

What role did African American Patriots play in the war?

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fought in almost every battle of the war

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struggled to end slavery

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did not defend forts

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as slaves, they were not allowed to fight

Question 12

Which of the following was NOT one of the contributions made by women during the American Revolution?

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built forts

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wrote poetry

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repaired socks

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delivered water

Question 13

What resulted from the American victory at Yorktown?

Accepted Answer

American Revolution ended

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Americans were prepared to win another battle

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British continued to move North

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British strengthened their troops

Question 14

Which two European groups fought against the British with the Americans?

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the French and the Spanish

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the Italians and the Swiss

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the Dutch and the Germans

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the French and the Italians

Question 15

Why did winning the battle at Saratoga convince other nations to help the Americans?

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it showed Americans had a chance to defeat Britain

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it showed British were as strong as ever

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it didn't have any effect on other nations

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it showed American can pay others to fight with them

Question 16

Which of the following BEST describes George Rogers Clark and John Paul Jones?

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the were determined to win

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they won, but it was not much of a challenge

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they won with the help of other nations

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they worked hard but surrendered at the end

Question 17

What is NOT a way other nations contributed to the American Revolution?

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attacked Britain in their land

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experienced men to train American soldiers

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gave money

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sent ships with soldiers

Question 18

Which of the following describes how Von Steuben helped the Continental Army?

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he trained the soldiers

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he knew how to build a fort

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he was a spy

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he taught all the soldiers to speak German

Question 19

What helped Washington defeat the British at Yorktown?

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the arrival of the French navy

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hiding his troops in homes

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French mercenaries

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capturing the British cannons

Question 20

Who was Cornwallis chasing before setting camp in Yorktown?

Accepted Answer

Greene

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Hamilton

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Washington

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Lafayette

Question 21

What is NOT a reason why more than 2,500 members of Washington's army lost at Valley Forge?

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many soldiers decided to fight for the British

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many men died from the harsh winter

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there was a shortage of food

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disease was rampant in the camp

Question 22

Why did they form the Continental Army BEFORE sending the Olive Branch Petition to King George III?

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Americans felt King George III wasn't going to accept the petition

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French were attacking

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Americans had nothing else to do

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Americans had full faith that they were going to get their freedom

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