Question 1

How did the colonists justify their protests and ultimate rebellion? What sources did they call on? What philosophies were influential? How was the language of freedom and liberty used?

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The colonists justified their protests a...

Question 2

The First Continental Congress raised an army and appointed George Washington as its commander.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Prior to the Seven Years' War,Britain had not tried to regulate the colonies' economy.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Cornwallis was defeated at Yorktown because:

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A)   he had no land or water escape route.
B)   he was overwhelmed by Washington's much larger and better-trained army.
C)   General Clinton had withdrawn from Yorktown, leaving Cornwallis vulnerable.
D)   most of his troops were cold, starving, and ready to surrender.
E)   King George III ordered an end to the war.

Question 5

At the first Continental Congress,who declared,"I am not a Virginian,but an American"?

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A)   Thomas Jefferson.
B)   George Washington.
C)   Richard Henry Lee.
D)   Patrick Henry.
E)   Edmund Randolph.

Question 6

Blacks who fought under George Washington did so in segregated units.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Match the person or term with the with the correct description.
-Common Sense

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A)  first significant American victory
B)  beneficiary of the Tea Act
C)  religious tolerance for Catholics
D)  colonists who were loyal to Britain
E)  black loyalist forcesF) pamphlet that argued for American independenceG) each member of Parliament represented the entire empireH) exchanged ideas about resistanceI) street protestersJ) wealthy South Carolina backcountryK) refusal to buy British goodsL) viewed by colonists as a major violation of liberty

Question 8

In the same year the Declaration of Independence was signed,

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A)   the Spanish established a mission at San Diego.
B)   the Lakota Sioux settled in the Black Hills.
C)   the French and Indian War ended.
D)   the steam engine was invented.
E)   the Boston Massacre occurred.

Question 9

In the years immediately before the American Revolution,the concept of natural rights:

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A)   greatly influenced Thomas Jefferson's early writings.
B)   prompted Thomas Jefferson to support independence before the war even began.
C)   caused many American colonists to call for the abolition of the monarchy.
D)   contradicted the argument for colonial resistance.
E)   led to Parliament's passage of the Declaratory Act of 1766.

Question 10

The Committees of Safety:

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A)   served to warn colonists if the Royal Navy was approaching.
B)   were part of a series of efforts by the Continental Congress to promote unity and to take action against enemies of liberty.
C)   killed twenty-eight Loyalists before the Revolutionary War began.
D)   took action against Catholics trying to spread Quebec's influence.
E)   were designed to protect British officials like Thomas Hutchinson but attracted too small a number of members to succeed.

Question 11

Identify and give the historical significance of each of the following terms, events, and people in a paragraph or two.
-Declaratory Act

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The Declaratory Act was a piece of legis...

Question 12

In regards to the Stamp Act Congress of 1765,which statement was true?

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A)   The Congress wanted to stop written protests of the tax.
B)   The Congress hoped to end boycotts.
C)   According to the Congress, colonial governors should make decisions unilaterally.
D)   The Congress did not want the colonies to work together.
E)   The Congress did not look to declare independence from England.

Question 13

Identify and give the historical significance of each of the following terms, events, and people in a paragraph or two.
-Letters from a Farmer in Pennsylvania

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The item "Letters from a Farmer in Penns...

Question 14

The attack by Massachusetts colonists on the home of lieutenant governor and chief justice Thomas Hutchinson:

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A)   convinced him that the Stamp Act, which he had previously supported, was unwise.
B)   physically assaulted Hutchinson's family, an act that prompted Great Britain to clamp down on colonial liberties.
C)   led Hutchinson to believe that effective British rule would require the loss of some liberties for the colonists.
D)   led Parliament to repeal the Townshend Acts immediately.
E)   included Samuel and John Adams.

Question 15

What was one important legacy of the Declaration of Independence?

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A)   It immediately resulted in Great Britain granting independence to its colonies.
B)   Spain welcomed the document, printing multiple copies for its citizens.
C)   It inspired future revolutions against despotic governments.
D)   It led to an immediate alliance with France.
E)   It weakened the resolve of British military commanders fighting against the Patriots.

Question 16

To resist the Intolerable Acts,a Continental Congress convened in Philadelphia.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Why did George Washington eventually allow African-Americans to serve in the Continental army?

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A)   Southern colonies stopped their opposition.
B)   Many northern colonies immediately abolished slavery.
C)   He had freed all of his slaves during the second year of the war.
D)   The British started offering freedom to slaves who signed up to fight for their army.
E)   He became convinced that African-Americans could fire a musket.

Question 18

What prevents something like the Intolerable Acts from occurring in the United States today?

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A)   The Declaration of Independence.
B)   The Writs of Assistance.
C)   The Bill of Rights.
D)   State governors.
E)   The president.

Question 19

Match the person or term with the with the correct description.
-East India Company

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A)  first significant American victory
B)  beneficiary of the Tea Act
C)  religious tolerance for Catholics
D)  colonists who were loyal to Britain
E)  black loyalist forcesF) pamphlet that argued for American independenceG) each member of Parliament represented the entire empireH) exchanged ideas about resistanceI) street protestersJ) wealthy South Carolina backcountryK) refusal to buy British goodsL) viewed by colonists as a major violation of liberty

Question 20

Crispus Attucks:

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A)   defended in court the British soldiers who participated in the Boston Massacre.
B)   organized the boycott of British imports following the Townshend Act.
C)   was the first person of mixed race to serve in the Continental Congress.
D)   has been called the first martyr of the American Revolution.
E)   died bravely at the Battle of Concord.

Exam 5: The American Revolution,1763-1783

How did the colonists justify their protests and ultimate rebellion? What sources did they call on? What philosophies were influential? How was the language of freedom and liberty used?

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Identify and give the historical significance of each of the following terms, events, and people in a paragraph or two. -Letters from a Farmer in Pennsylvania

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Why did George Washington eventually allow African-Americans to serve in the Continental army?

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The First Continental Congress raised an army and appointed George Washington as its commander.

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The attack by Massachusetts colonists on the home of lieutenant governor and chief justice Thomas Hutchinson:

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In regards to the Stamp Act Congress of 1765,which statement was true?

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To resist the Intolerable Acts,a Continental Congress convened in Philadelphia.

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What prevents something like the Intolerable Acts from occurring in the United States today?

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Crispus Attucks:

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The Committees of Safety:

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Match the person or term with the with the correct description. -Common Sense

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Cornwallis was defeated at Yorktown because:

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In the same year the Declaration of Independence was signed,

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Identify and give the historical significance of each of the following terms, events, and people in a paragraph or two. -Declaratory Act

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At the first Continental Congress,who declared,"I am not a Virginian,but an American"?

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Prior to the Seven Years' War,Britain had not tried to regulate the colonies' economy.

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Blacks who fought under George Washington did so in segregated units.

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In the years immediately before the American Revolution,the concept of natural rights:

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