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Semester 1 Review, Part 2

Quiz by Gail Pirics

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  • Q1
    Prior to breaking free from Britain, which meeting was organized to create and send a list of colonists' concerns to King George III?
    the Second Continental Congress
    the Constitutional Convention
    the First Continental Congress
    the Confederation Conference
    120s
  • Q2
    What was the purpose of the Second Continental Congress?
    to create the Declaration of Independence
    to attempt for peace but prepare for war with Britain
    to defend the Coercive Acts
    to create the Articles of Confederation
    120s
  • Q3
    Which document was the colonists' final attempt at peace with King George III?
    Common Sense
    the Treaty of Britain
    the Declaration of Peace
    the Olive Branch Petition
    120s
  • Q4
    Who was the main author of the Declaration of Independence?
    Alexander Hamilton
    Samuel Adams
    Thomas Paine
    Thomas Jefferson
    120s
  • Q5
    Colonists who chose to go to war with Britain were called:
    Loyalists
    Patriots
    Monarchists
    Neutralists
    120s
  • Q6
    What was the purpose of Thomas Paine's "Common Sense"?
    to convince the colonists to break from Britain
    to explain the Declaration of Independence
    to outline the complaints against King George III
    to convince King George to repeal the Coercive Acts
    120s
  • Q7
    Colonists who chose to side with Britain were called:
    Loyalists
    Neutralists
    Redcoats
    Patriots
    120s
  • Q8
    Which of these was a Patriot advantage during the Revolution?
    a powerful navy
    a large population
    fighting on their home territory
    an abundance of supplies and ammunition
    120s
  • Q9
    Which is considered the first battle of the Revolutionary War?
    the Battle at Lexington
    the Battle at Concord
    the Battle at the Bay
    the Battle at Boston
    120s
  • Q10
    Which of these was a British disadvantage during the Revolution?
    hiring soldiers to fight for them
    a lack of soldiers and supplies
    a small, untrained army
    a lack of experienced leaders
    120s
  • Q11
    The Marquis de Lafayette was interested in the American Revolution because he:
    wanted to help Britain maintain control of the colonies.
    was interested in purchasing land west of the 13 colonies.
    believed in the ideas that inspired the Revolution and wanted to do the same in France.
    wanted to turn his country away from the Enlightenment.
    120s
  • Q12
    Why was the winter at Valley Forge a difficult time for Patriot soldiers?
    They had no food, clothing or supplies.
    They lost a major battle there.
    They rebelled against their leaders and refused to train.
    They lost hope in winning the Revolution.
    120s
  • Q13
    Why was the Battle at Trenton an important victory for Washington?
    It inspired Europe to join Britain in fighting the Patriots.
    It was the first battle when Patriots went on the defense.
    The victory encouraged soldiers to renew their contracts for another year.
    It was the final battle of the Revolution.
    120s
  • Q14
    Which word might describe how Americans act when they are unhappy with their government?
    rebellion
    complacency
    passive
    acceptance
    120s
  • Q15
    Which Patriot victory inspired France and Spain to join them in the Revolution?
    the Battle at Princeton
    the Battle at Boston
    the Battle at Yorktown
    the Battle at Saratoga
    120s

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