Unit 4 Test Review

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Why did the King start imposing taxes on the colonies?

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To pay off some of Britain's debt from the French and Indian War

Front

The colonists dumping over 340 chests of tea into the harbor to protest the Tea Act is known as the ______________.

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Boston Tea Party

Front

The Battle of ___________ officially began the Revolutionary War.

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Lexington and Concord

Front

Which of these battles was the turning point of the War and why?
Options:
Battle of Yorktown, British General Lord Cornwallis surrendered
Battle of Kettle Creek, it raised colonists' morale
Battle of Saratoga, it helped convince Spain and France to assist in the war for independence
Battle of Cowpens, it was a huge victory for Americans and forced the British to go north

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Battle of Saratoga, it helped convince Spain and France to assist in the war for independence

Front

Who was the primary author of the Declaration of Independence?

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Thomas Jefferson

Front

The pamphlet written by Thomas Paine that urged colonists to support gaining independence from Great Britain was titled _______ _______.

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Common Sense

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What is the main idea of this image? Options: Colonies that support England are snakelike., The Colonies need to unite in order to survive., Colonial trade will not be successful unless all regions are involved., Colonial unity is as dangerous as a snake and must be avoided.

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The Colonies need to unite in order to survive.

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American Colonist who supported Great Britain during the war for Independence

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Loyalist

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American Colonist who supported the war for Independence

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Patriots

Front

Finish this American Colonist Motto, "No Taxation without..."

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Representation