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What was the main purpose of the First Continental Congress?
To address colonial grievances and organize resistance against British rule.
True or False: The Declaration of Independence was adopted in 1776.
True.
Fill in the blank: The _____ Act imposed taxes on printed materials in the colonies.
Stamp
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson.
Multiple choice: Which event is considered the start of the American Revolutionary War? A) Boston Tea Party B) Battles of Lexington and Concord C) First Continental Congress
B) Battles of Lexington and Concord.
What year did the Boston Tea Party take place?
1773.
True or False: The Articles of Confederation established a strong central government.
False.
Fill in the blank: The _____ was a series of laws passed by Britain that restricted colonial trade.
Navigation Acts
What was the significance of the Battle of Saratoga?
It was a turning point that convinced France to support the American cause.
Multiple choice: Who was the commander of the Continental Army? A) George Washington B) Thomas Jefferson C) Benjamin Franklin
A) George Washington.
What did the Treaty of Paris (1783) accomplish?
It officially ended the American Revolutionary War and recognized American independence.
True or False: The Boston Massacre was a peaceful protest.
False.
Fill in the blank: The _____ resolved to support the British government in 1775.
Olive Branch Petition
What were the Intolerable Acts?
A series of punitive measures imposed by Britain in response to the Boston Tea Party.
Multiple choice: Which document formally declared the colonies’ independence from Britain? A) Constitution B) Bill of Rights C) Declaration of Independence
C) Declaration of Independence.
What was the main argument of the colonists against British taxation?
No taxation without representation.
True or False: The Continental Congress was a single event.
False.
Fill in the blank: The _____ was a secret society formed to oppose British policies.
Sons of Liberty
What was the purpose of the Committees of Correspondence?
To facilitate communication and coordination among the colonies.
Multiple choice: Which battle is known as the ‘shot heard ‘round the world’? A) Bunker Hill B) Lexington C) Yorktown
B) Lexington.
What role did France play in the American Revolution?
France provided military support and resources to the American colonists.
True or False: The Constitutional Convention took place before the Revolutionary War.
False.
Fill in the blank: The _____ was a pamphlet that encouraged colonists to seek independence from Britain.
Common Sense
What was the main outcome of the Battle of Yorktown?
The British surrender, effectively ending the war.
