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American Revolution
Test Description: American Revolution
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1) What was the primary purpose of the Declaration of Independence?
A
To provide a plan for financing the American Revolution
B
To convince the King to grant colonists more land
C
To persuade England to end slavery in America
D
To list reasons the colonies should be free from England
2) Which idea was not included in the Declaration of Independence?
A
all people have certain basic rights
B
all people are created equal
C
all taxes should be boycotted
D
all governments get their power from the people
3) Which set of events is in the correct chronological order?
A
Declaration of Independence- French and Indian War- Boston Tea Party
B
French and Indian War- Declaration of Independence- Boston Tea Party
C
Boston Tea Party- Declaration of Independence- French and Indian War
D
French and Indian War- Boston Tea Party- Declaration of Independence
4) Which is the primary source concerning the American Revolution?
A
A social studies textbook
B
An article written by a teacher
C
A videotape showing a reenactment of a battle
D
A journal of the events written by a Continental Soldier
5) Which country provided military support to the Americans in the War for Independence?
A
Holland
B
France
C
Spain
D
Canada
6) What battle led to France entering the war on the side of the Americans?
A
Battle of Long Island
B
Battle of Saratoga
C
Battle of Lexington and Concord
D
Battle of Gettysburg
7) Colonial boycotts of British goods before the Revolutionary War were effective measures because they
A
Allowed the Americans to start their own factories.
B
Left British troops short of supplies in the colonies
C
Reduced the profits of British merchants
D
Lowered the prices of imported goods
8) The slogan “no taxation without representation” meant that the colonies were opposed to taxes passed by
A
The First Continental Congress
B
Colonial legislature
C
English Parliament
D
Town meetings
9) Which of the following acts taxed tea in the 13 Colonies?
A
Sugar Act
B
Stamp Act
C
Townshend Acts
D
Tea Act
10) Which of the followning groups organized protests against the British in the 13 Colonies?
A
Loyalists
B
Free Masons
C
Parliament
D
Sons of Liberty
11) What was the main reason the British excessively taxed the colonists?
A
to pay off the British debt from the French and Indian War
B
to demonstrate political control
C
to finance the development of more colonies
D
to further develop mercantilism
12) During the Revolution, which European nation fought alongside the United States?
A
France
B
Portugal
C
Germany
D
Spain
13) What is a basic principle of the Declaration of Independence?
A
The people do not have the right to rebel.
B
The government receives its power from the consent of the people.
C
The people cannot be trusted to govern themselves.
D
The government should have complete control over its people.
14) What method did Americans use to hurt the British prior to the start of the Revolutionary War?
A
nullification
B
secession
C
killing
D
boycotts
15) Which of the following did NOT occur at the Boston Massacre?
A
5 colonists died
B
British soldiers fired upon Boston colonists
C
Colonists instigated the incident by throwing rocks and snow balls
D
Colonists were put on trial for their part in the incident
16) Which of the following directly resulted from the Tea Act?
A
the Boston Tea Party
B
the Boston Massacre
C
the French and Indian war
D
the Battle of Lexington and Concord
17) Which of the following statements about Loyalists and Patriots is true?
A
They both wanted to stay under British protection
B
Patriots wanted to end British rule while Loyalists wanted to stay under British protection
C
They both wanted to end British rule
D
Loyalists wanted to boycott British goods because they thought British taxation was unfair
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