
American Revolution
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- Q1Which of the following was an ECONOMIC factor that led to the American Revolution?Shots at Lexington and ConcordTaxes imposed by the Stamp ActThe colonists moving into unclaimed landsParliament holding elections30s
- Q2What was an effect of the Intolerable Acts?The Sons of Liberty threw tea overboard in protest for bad teaColonists sent a petition to the King, and tried to repeal the Stamp ActThe East India Tea company went bankrupt due to financial problemsBoston Harbor was closed and colonists were forced to pay for dumped tea30s
- Q3What event led to Britain’s large debt that needed to be paid back by the colonists?Intolerable ActFrench and Indian WarStamp ActLexington and Concord30s
- Q4Which of the following caused colonists to protest with the cry, “no taxation without representation?”colonists’ victory in the French and Indian Warcolonists taking part in the Boston Tea Partycolonists having no vote or say in the British Parliamentcolonists did not like the East India Tea Company30s
- Q5What was the main purpose of the Tea Act?punish the Sons of Liberty for throwing tea in Boston HarborTo tax the colonists for making teaTo allow colonists to sell tea, as long as they paid the taxTo give the East India Company a monopoly to sell tea in the colonies30s
- Q6According to the Declaration of Independence, if a government does not do its job for its people, what right do the people have?The right to change their governmentThe right to leave the countryThe right to become citizens of another countryThe right to go to war against the government30s
- Q7In the Declaration of Independence, the phrase “All men are created equal” was originally NOT true for which group of people?African AmericansPatriotsLand ownersLoyalists30s
- Q8Which of the following is NOT included in the Declaration of Independence?Ideas that are considered important for America’s governmentThomas Paine’s pamphlet, Common SenseA list of grievances against King George IIIReasons for why the rights of the American people had been violated30s
- Q9What rights does the Declaration of Independence state are inalieanable and undeniable?Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happinessCitizenship, owning land, and the right to own slavesVoting, freedom, and rights to be in governmentDemocracy, taxation, and representation30s
- Q10Why was the Battle of Bunker (Breed’s) Hill considered a “key” battle of the Revolutionary War?The British learned that the Americans were heavily armedIt was the first battle of the American RevolutionThe British surrendered due to the Americans knowledge and abilityThe Americans learned they could stand up to the British, but would need help30s
- Q11What was an effect of the Battle of Saratoga?The British soundly defeated the Colonists, but were given heavy casualtiesThe French decided to help the Colonists with suppliesThe Revolutionary War came to an end with the British surrenderThe colony of South Carolina was taken over by the British at Fort Moultrie30s
- Q12Which of the following was NOT a factor that contributed to the end of the Revolution?The French navy blockaded the British from entering the harbor at YorktownKing George III called for a surrender at Charleston due to a lack of supplies for the BritishBen Franklin, John Adams, and John Jay negotiated a peace treaty with BritainThe British were surrounded on land and sea by the French and the Americans30s
- Q13Which of the following was NOT an effect or characteristic of the battles at Lexington and Concord? (4-3.3) a. The first shots of the Revolutionary War were fired b. The British claimed the land won in the French and Indian War c. The Second Continental Congress met and named a Commander-in-Chief d. The event became known as the “shot heard round the world” because of its impactThe Second Continental Congress met and named a Commander-in-ChiefThe event became known as the “shot heard round the world” because of its impactThe British claimed the land won in the French and Indian WarThe first shots of the Revolutionary War were fired30s
- Q14Which battle showed how the cooperation of the Continental Army and irregular partisan forces could lead to a victory for the Americans?Battle of LexingtonBattle of CharlestonBattle of Bunker HillBattle of Cowpens30s
- Q15Which of the following was NOT an effect on African Americans or slaves after the American Revolution?The fear of liberating slaves caused many to place more control over themSouthern landowners’ dependence on slavery remained highThe North’s economy began to change, requiring more slave labor in those statesStates in the North passed laws to release their slaves30s