American Revolution Flashcards
“The only representatives of the people of these colonies are persons chosen therein by themselves; and that no taxes ever have been, or can be constitutionally imposed on them but by their respective legislatures”
-Statement by the Stamp Act Congress, 1765
What is a valid conclusion that can be drawn from this quotation?
Only the colonists’ elected representatives should have the power to levy taxes
The major objection that British colonists in North America had to English rule was that they were
Denied the right of citizens who lived in England
Why did the Intolerable Acts close the port at Boston
It was a way of punishing the colonists for the Boston Tea Party
What was the purpose of the Quartering Act
It forced colonists to provide housing for British soldiers
What did the famous colonial protest “No Taxation without representation” call for?
The opposition to all British taxes until the colonies were represented in Parliament
Which act required colonists to pay taxes on public documents such as newspapers, customs documents, legal papers, and licenses?
Stamp Act
Organized by _____, the ____ was a famous protest of the ______
Samuel Adams… Boston Tea Party…Tea Act
Which act stated that the English Parliament still had power to make laws for the Americans “in all cases whatsoever”?
Declaratory Act
The Stamp Act caused a tremendous disturbance in the colonies because
It was a direct tax within the colonies on all public documents like newspapers, legal papers and licenses
What was different about British policy toward the colonies after the French and Indian War?
It no longer practiced the policy of salutary neglect
Which of the following groups most likely opposed the Proclamation of 1763
Virginia tobacco planters seeking to enlarge their lands
The proclamation of 1763 attempted to prevent fighting in the colonies and war with the Indians by
Preventing colonists from settling further west than the Appalachian Mountains
The Virginia House of Burgesses was important to the development of democracy in the thirteen colonies because it
Provided an example of a representative form of government
The Virginia House of Burgesses and the Mayflower Compact had a similar effect in that both
Contributed to the development of representative democracy
Established in 1619, the Virginia House of Burgesses was
The first elected legislature in the New World
The pamphlet Common Sense by Thomas Paine aided the American cause in the Revolutionary War because it?
Persuaded individuals who were undecided to support independence
What was the main purpose of this engraving by Paul Revere?
It aimed to spread anti-British propaganda following the Boston Massacre
This poem presents a justification for American participation in the
Revolutionary War
What best describes the colonial attitudes toward war with Great Britain
Support for the Revolution was mixed throughout the colonies
Which of the following statements is correct about the Loyalists during the American Revolution
The Loyalists were also known as Tories
The Loyalists made up the part of the colonial population that
Remained loyal to England and the King
All of the following individuals were delegates at the First Continental Congress EXCEPT
John Burgoyne
Which of the following statements is not correct about the First Continental Congress?
It determined that colonial military preparation was unnecessary
The Second Continental Congress proposed which plan of government for the thirteen colonies
Articles of Confederation
How did Thomas Paine’s Common Sense affect the delegates of the Continental Congress?
The delegates decided to formally declare independence from England
From 1775 to 1781, the main objective of the Second Continental Congress was
Winning the war with Great Britain
Which of the following was an important decision made by the Second Continental Congress
Sending diplomats to Europe to get supplies, money, and military help from France, Spain, and the Netherlands
Who was the president of the Second Continental Congress
John Hancock
I have one gentleman in my mind for that important command… a gentleman whose skill and experience as an officer, whose independent fortune, great talents, and excellent universal character, would command the approval of all Americans, and unite all the Colonies better than any other person in the union. -John Adams
This quotation most likely refers to which of the following
The selection of George Washington to lead the Continental army
How was the Olive Branch Petition different from the Declaration in Independence
The Olive Branch Petition still pledged loyalty to the English king
What was one difference between the First Continental Congress and the Second Continental Congress?
All Thirteen colonies sent delegates to the Second Continental Congress
Which group had the most influence on the ideas stated in the Declaration of Independence and United States Constitution
Philosophers of the Enlightenment
The primary purpose of the Declaration of Independence was to
State the reasons for the American Revolution
According to the Declaration of Independence, governments are established to
Protect the natural right of citizens
The Declaration of Independence contributed to the development of democracy by
Indicating that people are the source of power
“That to secure these rights, governments are instituted among men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed.”
This statement from the Declaration of Independence indicates that government has a responsibility to
Provide for the defense of the nation
Which document is best describes as a statement of democratic principles rather than a plan for government>
Declaration of Independence
This quotation reflects beliefs mainly derived from
John Locke’s theory of natural rights
Which fundamental political idea is expressed in the Declaration of Independence
The central government and state government should have equal power
Which phrase from the Declaration of Independence most clearly reflects the idea that the people are the source of government
“… Deriving their just power from the consent if the governed…”
The Declaration of Independence defines an ‘inalienable right’ as
A right that a person gains at birth and cannot be taken away by government
Who was the first person to sign the Declaration of Independence since he was president of the Congress
John Hancock
Which of the following was NOT a British wrongdoing mentioned in the Declaration of Independence?
Promoting the triangular trade
This famous painting depicts which event during the American Revolution
George Washington leading his army to Trenton on Christmas Night
Which of the following statements is correct about George Washington’s military career
His victories at the Battles of Princeton and Trenton helped to boost confidence in the Patriot army
As a military leader, George Washington’s main objective was to
Hold the army together and maintain an armed resistance to the British forces
“He gave off tremendous courage, strength of character, and leadership. He was always able to gain the trust of others.” Whos is this quotation most likely referring to?
George Washington
Which battle is often considered to be the turning point of the Revolutionary war
Battle of Saratoga
Which battle is often considered to be the turning point of the Revolutionary war
Battle of Saratoga
The “shot heard around the world” refers to which of the following
The events at the Battle of Lexington
The famous American Poem “The midnight ride of Paul Revere” by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, refers to events before which battle of the American Revolution
Battle of Long Island
Which Colony began preparing for war by accumulating military supplies in Concord
Massachusetts
Who was the British General that surrendered at the Battle of Yorktown
General Cornwallis
What was NOT an important factor for the American victory at the Battle of Yorktown
The hessians unexpectedly joined the Americans during the Battle
Which of the following individuals was known as an American traitor during the war
Benedict Arnold
Why did George Washington lead his troops across the icy Delaware River on Christmas night, 1776?
He was planning a surprise attack on the Hessians staying in Trenton
During the winter of 1777-1778, George Washington’s army experienced many hardships at
Valley Forge
