The American Revolution
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- Q1This 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?actions required by the British kingrequire the payment of taxes created by the British governmentpeople under the same governmentwrits of assistance30s
- Q2Why did Britain issue the Proclamation of 1763?to repeal the Coercive Actsto prevent the colonists from moving westto tax the coloniststo punish colonists for the Boston Tea Party30s
- Q3According 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 lawsabolish the governmentissue writs of assistanceimpose boycotts30s
- Q4Which body was formed as a government for the colonies?The Continental ArmyThe Sons of LibertyThe Second Continental CongressThe Committee of Correspondence30s
- Q5This painting shows Washington at Valley Forge. What do you think the artist's main purpose was for creating this painting?To show respect for Washington and the American war effortTo show the horrible conditions at Valley ForgeTo show the Continental Army at workTo discourage recruits from joining the Continental Army30s
- Q6Which of the following is NOT a reason for American victory during the Revolutionary War against Great Britain?colonists were fighting on their own landcolonists received help from other countries and individualsthe Continental Army did not have strong leadershipcolonists were driven by their strong desire for independence30s
- Q7Which battle convinced the British that the war was too costly and marked the end of the American Revolution?The Battle of SaratogaThe Battle of TrentonThe Battle of YorktownThe Battle of Bunker Hill30s
- Q8What military tactic did the Americans use to defeat the British in the South?a hit-and-run style of warfarecapturing Loyalists to prevent them from fighting for the Britishusing Native Americans to attack British forcesfighting only large battles for major cities30s
- Q9During 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
- Q10What 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
- Q11Which 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
- Q12How did the colonists who threw tea overboard into Boston Harbor disguise themselves?as Native Americansas French piratesas British soldiersas British sailors30s
- Q13King George III told Parliament that the New England colonies were ______________.responsible for all their debtsunder controlin a state of rebellionin danger of invasion by the French30s
- Q14Colonists who saw no reason to break with Britain were called __________________.LoyalistsPatriotsdelegatesredcoats30s
- Q15Who were the two opposing sides in the American Revolution?the Patriots and the Spanishthe Tories and the Loyaliststhe Americans and the Frenchthe Patriots and the British30s