Revolutionary War

Front

What country joined the American side after the Battle of Saratoga? Options: France, Spain, Germany, Britain

Back

France

Front

According to the Declaration of Independence who institutes or creates governments?

Back

The People

Front

Who was a Patriot?

Back

A colonist who wanted to be free, or independent of Great Britain.

Front

Which of the following BEST describes a Loyalist? Options: A colonist who opposed King George III of England., A colonist who remained loyal to King George III of England, A British citizen who supported King George III, A British citizen who opposed taxes

Back

A colonist who remained loyal to King George III of England

Front

Who wrote the pamphlet Common Sense?

Back

Thomas Paine

Front

Which of the following statements is true about Thomas Paine's Common Sense?
Options:
It was a key factor in persuading American colonists to support independence.
It was written in support of the British Parliament.
It was ignored by the American public.
It was primarily a religious text.

Back

It was a key factor in persuading American colonists to support independence.

Front

Thomas Paine's publication of Common Sense influenced many American colonists to support the _________________________.

Back

idea of separation from England

Front

What was the main reason the colonists were unhappy with British rule?

Back

Lack of representation in Parliament

Front

Taxation without representation meant...

Back

The colonists were not able to be part of the British Parliament but still had to pay taxes.

Front

Where were the first armed conflicts of the American Revolution? Options: Yorktown, Saratoga, Lexington and Concord, Bunker Hill

Back

Lexington and Concord