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The American Revolution

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  • Q1
    This passage is from the "Letter From a Farmer in Pennsylvania to the Inhabitants of the British Colonies." Use the excerpt to answer the question. What does the phrase "impose duties" refer to?
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    actions required by the British king
    require the payment of taxes created by the British government
    people under the same government
    writs of assistance
    30s
  • Q2
    Why did Britain issue the Proclamation of 1763?
    to repeal the Coercive Acts
    to prevent the colonists from moving west
    to tax the colonists
    to punish colonists for the Boston Tea Party
    30s
  • Q3
    According to the Declaration of Independence, if a government does not protect the basic rights of the people it governs, what do people have the right to do?
    repeal laws
    abolish the government
    issue writs of assistance
    impose boycotts
    30s
  • Q4
    Which body was formed as a government for the colonies?
    The Continental Army
    The Sons of Liberty
    The Second Continental Congress
    The Committee of Correspondence
    30s
  • Q5
    This painting shows Washington at Valley Forge. What do you think the artist's main purpose was for creating this painting?
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    To show respect for Washington and the American war effort
    To show the horrible conditions at Valley Forge
    To show the Continental Army at work
    To discourage recruits from joining the Continental Army
    30s
  • Q6
    Which of the following is NOT a reason for American victory during the Revolutionary War against Great Britain?
    colonists were fighting on their own land
    colonists received help from other countries and individuals
    the Continental Army did not have strong leadership
    colonists were driven by their strong desire for independence
    30s
  • Q7
    Which battle convinced the British that the war was too costly and marked the end of the American Revolution?
    The Battle of Saratoga
    The Battle of Trenton
    The Battle of Yorktown
    The Battle of Bunker Hill
    30s
  • Q8
    What military tactic did the Americans use to defeat the British in the South?
    a hit-and-run style of warfare
    capturing Loyalists to prevent them from fighting for the British
    using Native Americans to attack British forces
    fighting only large battles for major cities
    30s
  • Q9
    During the war, why did some women and enslaved Africans question their positions in society?
    They sought rights equal to those in Britain and France.
    They wanted the same rights that white American males were fighting for.
    They wanted the British to grant them equal rights.
    They wanted the same pay that male soldiers received.
    30s
  • Q10
    What was an important advantage held by the Patriots in the conflict?
    They had a stronger navy.
    The Native Americans were their allies.
    They were fighting on their own land.
    They were better trained.
    30s
  • Q11
    Which action did NOT anger Boston colonists?
    Some British soldiers fought with local boys who teased them.
    The British soldiers did not keep their uniforms clean.
    Some British soldiers stole goods from local shops.
    The British set up camp in the center of the city.
    30s
  • Q12
    How did the colonists who threw tea overboard into Boston Harbor disguise themselves?
    as Native Americans
    as French pirates
    as British soldiers
    as British sailors
    30s
  • Q13
    King George III told Parliament that the New England colonies were ______________.
    responsible for all their debts
    under control
    in a state of rebellion
    in danger of invasion by the French
    30s
  • Q14
    Colonists who saw no reason to break with Britain were called __________________.
    Loyalists
    Patriots
    delegates
    redcoats
    30s
  • Q15
    Who were the two opposing sides in the American Revolution?
    the Patriots and the Spanish
    the Tories and the Loyalists
    the Americans and the French
    the Patriots and the British
    30s

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