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- 1. Multiple Choice
In the United States, the Marquis de Lafayette is best known for
giving away secrets to the Germans in World War II
his role in the XYZ Affair with the French Government
fighting for the United States in the American Revolution.
leading the French Resistance to aid American pilots in World War II.
- 2. Multiple Choice
The assistance of the French was given to the American Continental Army after the battle of Saratoga
Cowpens
New York
Saratoga
Lexington
- 3. Multiple Choice
"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness."
This passage is part of the
Gettysburg Address
Declaration of Independence
Preamble to the Constitution
Articles of the Constitution
- 4. Multiple Choice
Both John Locke and Thomas Jefferson wrote about the natural rights of man. In what document are these "unalienable rights" specifically mentioned?
the Bill of Rights
the Mayflower compact
the Preamble to the Constitution
the Declaration of Independence
- 5. Multiple Choice
Lord Charles Cornwallis role in the American Revolution is significant because
he successfully defeated Washington outside of New York City.
he led the British invasion of the colonies by way of the Canada territory.
he abandoned the British Army and declared his allegiance to the Colonial Army
his invasion of Virginia eventually led to his being trapped in 1781 at the battle of Yorktown.
- 6. Multiple Choice
*Commander of Continental Army
*Encamped troops at Valley Forge in 1777
*Lost Philadelphia to British in 1777
*Accepted British surrender at Yorktown
All of these are describing the actions of what personality of the American Revolution?
John Adams
Thomas Jefferson
Benjamin Franklin
George Washington
- 7. Multiple Choice
*Believed Parliament had no power in the American Colonies
*Virginia Representative at 2nd Continental Congress
*Chosen to write the Declaration of Independence
*Served in Virginia House of Delegates
All of these describe the American Revolutionary era actions of
James Madison
Thomas Jefferson
Benjamin Franklin
George Washington
- 8. Multiple Choice
According to John Locke, if the government failed to protect natural rights, what did the citizens have a right to do?
To divide the government into three separate parts
To elect new government leaders to rule the country
To overthrow the government and establish a new one
To create a direct democracy and allow individuals to govern
- 9. Multiple Choice
Which term best describes the idea that certain rights cannot be surrendered, transferred, or taken away?
constitutional
contractual
inseperate
unalienable
- 10. Multiple Choice
The Sons of Liberty, a group that vocally rebelled against the British prior to the American Revolution, would be most supported by what group?
Loyalists
Patriots
Royalists
Tories
- 11. Multiple Choice
Why was the outcome of the battle at Saratoga so important?
it led to victory in the South
it won the Americans a foreign ally
it was the first major victory for the colonists
it marked the end of British presence in the north
- 12. Multiple Choice
This person is known as the "Conscience of the American Revolution" and her History of the Rise, Progress, and Termination of the American Revolution is considered to be a definitive history of the War for Independence.
Who was she?
Margaret Casey
Sybil Ludington
Deborah Sampson
Mercy Otis Warren
- 13. Multiple Choice
He has kept among us , in times of peace, Standing Armies...
He has made judges dependent on his Will alone, for the tenure of their offices, and the amount and payment of their salaries.
To whom does "He" refer to in this passage?
George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
King George III
William Pitt
- 14. Multiple Choice
*General for the Continental Army (1775-1780)
*General for the British Army (1780-1781)
*name associated with being a traitor
Who is being described by these statements?
John Adams
Patrick Henry
Benedict Arnold
Horatio Gates
- 15. Multiple Choice
"Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of chains or slavery? Forbid it, Almighty God! I know not what course others may take but as for me; give me liberty or give me death!"
Which famous American made this qote?
George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
Patrick Henry
John Adams
- 16. Multiple Choice
"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness."
Which is the Best meaning of the underlined section in this passage?
Certain rights come from God
Some things should be banned
Only citizens can determine what rights are allowed
Only the government can determine what rights are allowed
- 17. Multiple Choice
The Founding Fathers believed that all people are born with "natural rights." Which line from the Declaration of Independence BEST represents the idea of "natural rights"?
"...we mutually pledge to each other our Lives, our Fortunes and our sacred Honor."
"...that these United Colonies are, and of right ought to be, free and independent States..."
"...it is their duty, to throw off such Government, and to provide new Guards for their for their future security."
"...all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights..."
- 18. Multiple Choice
What year was the Declaration of Independence written?
1776
1787
1789
1791
- 19. Multiple Choice
Who was the first African American woman to ever have published a collection of their work?
Rosa Parks
Harriett Tubman
Sojourner Truth
Phillis Wheatley
- 20. Multiple Choice
The French officially joined forces with the American colonists after which battle?
Battle of Camden
Battle of Cowpens
Battle of Trenton
Battle of Saratoga
- 21. Multiple Choice
Francis Marion was important figure for the colonists in the American Revolution. In November 1780, he and his soldiers avoided capture by British troops by escaping into South Carolina swamps. This earned him the nickname "Swamp Fox."
This passage shows the American forces usually had what advantage during the Revolutionary War?
they had already won the war by 1780
they used geography to their advantage
they had better nickname than the British
they were willing to run away in order to fight later
- 22. Multiple Choice
What mattered MOST to African Americans when they were deciding whether to take the side of the American colonists or the British during the American Revolution?
the promise of the land in the North
the promise of freedom from slavery
the size of the army they planned to join
the type of weapons they were allowed to use
- 23. Multiple Choice
*John Adams
*Benjamin Franklin
*Thomas Jefferson
*Robert Livingston
*Roger Sherman
In June 1776, these men were chosen to write a document that would become the Declaration of Independence. What was the name of this group?
Sons of Liberty
Committee of Five
First Continental Congress
Committee of Correspondence
- 24. Multiple Choice
How did the British army meet its manpower needs during the American Revolution?
Great Britain hired German Hessian mercenaries.
Great Britain built a larger naval fleet to defend the Great Lakes.
Great Britain built stronger forts along the Appalachian Mountains.
Great Britain hired Native Americans to fight against the colonists.
- 25. Multiple Choice
Which famous quote is from Revolutionary War hero Nathan Hale?
"The British is coming!"
"I have not yet begun to fight."
"I only regret that I have but one life to give for my country."
"Don't fire until you see the whites of their eyes! Then fire low!"
- 26. Multiple Choice
"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all Men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness."
This quote from the United States Declaration of Independence is MOST associated with which of these philosophers?
Plato
Socrates
John Locke
Thomas Hobbes
- 27. Multiple Choice
During the American Revolution , John Paul Jones was considered to be the
"Original Son of Liberty."
"Father of the Revolution."
"Father of the American Navy."
"Grandfather of the Cavalry Charge."
- 28. Multiple Choice
*written by Thomas Paine
*published from 1776 to 1783
*boosted the morale of troops during the Revolution
What is the name of this series of pamphlets?
The Crisis
Common Sense
Albany Plan of Union
The Wealth of Nations
- 29. Multiple Choice
Where did Washington and his troops winter and train during the 1777-78 winter camp months?
Ft. Stanwix
Brandywine
Valley Forge
Ft. Ticonderoga
- 30. Multiple Choice
Foreign Allies During the American Revolution
*France, Spain, Dutch Republic
*Eventually declared war on Great Britain
*_______________________________
What BEST completes the outline?
aided the Loyalists in fighting the Patriots
armed the Native Americans to fight the rebels
supplied the British with ammunition and weapons
contributed materials and supplies to aid the Patriots
- 31. Multiple Choice
Why wasn't George Washington able to sign the Declaration of Independence in 1776?
He didn't agree with the Declaration
He had been elected governor of Virginia
He had an ongoing feud with Thomas Jefferson
He was leading the Continental Army against the British
- 32. Multiple Choice
During the American Revolution, Benjamin Franklin was MOST instrumental in which of these?
preventing the destruction of Philadelphia
serving as the head of the Second Continental Congress
convincing France to assist the United States in the war
serving as the primary author of the Declaration of Independence
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