american revolution unit 2 test
Why did Cornwalls surrender at Yorktown? There are at least 3 reasons.
1) Cut off supplies exported by France. 2) British outnumbered
When was the American Revolution?
1775-1783
Which 2 groups in American History are described in A & B? A: sided with king, associated with british culture, lost homes during war, supported British and Hessian (German) troops, formed militias to "back up" forces B: fought for independence, tarred and feathered customs officials, protested taxation without representation, joined militias and used guerrilla attics
A=Loyalists B=Patriots
Why was the first American shot at Concord Bridge called "the shot heard around the world?"
Because it gave other countries the courage to rebel.
Why did the French want to see the Americans win?
Because they were the enemies of the British
Which was the form of protest where colonists, dressed as Native Americans, dumped tea into the harbor?
Boston Tea Party.
In the American colonies, boycotts were an effective way of protesting British policies mainly because the boycotts did what to Britain?
Britain got less money.
How did the french and indian war lead directly to the american revolution?
Colonists were taxed for the cost of war. The British felt that they had helped the colonists fight off the french and the British felt they had spent to much money on the colonists during the war. They taxed the colonists very hard and were angry. This led to the American Revolution.
What was the primary purpose of the Declaration of Independence?
For the colonists to get freedom from British Rule
Who became an ally to the Patriots (because Benjamin Franklin went abroad and asked)?
France; wanted to see the Patriots win as they did not like Britain
Explain why a member of the committee of correspondence in Boston would find it important to write a letter of complaint to a colonist in Georgia?
Inform Them Recruit Them Could fight with the British Need all colonists to unite and fight.
Which Enlightment philosopher influenced the ideas in the Declaration of Independence?
John Locke
Why did the Second Continental Congress send King George III the Olive Branch petition?
Last effort for peace.
Where were the first shots of the American Revolution fired?
Lexington
The slogan "No taxation without representation"referred to taxes started by what British Goverment?
Parliament
Who made up the colonial militias?
Regular volunteers who were colonists
What was guerilla warfare?
Sharp Shooters with long rifles, stealth (riding behind trees), not following rules of engagement, assassination of officers
What resistance groups started in Boston in response to the Stamp Act?
Sons and daughters of Liberty.
Many African Americans joined the Continental Army hoping for what?
They believed that if the Rebels won independence from England, so would they (not true)
How did Great Britain reassert its power after the repeal (cancellation) of the Stamp Act? (This resulted in the closing of Boston Harbor and the take over of the Massachusetts government).
They issued the Intolerable Acts.
The Colonial Committees of Correspondence did what as a form of protest?
They wrote letters to the King to protest.
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
Name 2 people or events that fueled the fire of the revolution. Explain how their actions or events inspired colonists to fight for independence from England.
Thomas Paine - "Common Sense"; Boston Tea Party; The Committees of Correspondence; John Loche; Boston Massacre; Declaration of Independence; Thomas Jefferson; Son's of Liberty, Daughters of Liberty
The pamphlet "Common Sense" was important. What did this pamphlet do to the colonists?
Thomas Paine - encouraged Revolution
What was the name of the agreement that ended the American Revolution?
Treaty of Paris
What was the major reason the british government issued the proclamation of 1763, was to?
maintain control and collect taxes more easily.