American Revolution 8th grade

Which of the following reasons led to the outbreak of the American Revolution?

• Colonists did not feel they should be taxed to pay for the French and Indian War
• Cp;pmosts wanted to expand their fur trade.
• Colonists wanted limitations on freedom of religion.
• Colonists were angered by the British loss in the French and Inidan War.

Which geographic feature does the Line of Proclamation follow?

• Appalachian Mountains
• Mississippi River
• Boston Harbor
• Great Lakes

As late as 1775 many colonists were still relutant to cut ties with Great Britain. Which of the following helped convince colonists that freedom was the best option?

• Thomas Paine's pamphlet, Common Sense
• King George's acceptance of the Olive Branch Petition
• The passage of the Intolerable Acts by Parliament
• The British defeat of the colonists at the Battle of Bunker Hill

This excerpt would be found in which historical document?

• Treaty of Paris 1783
• Declaration of Independence
• Proclamation of 1763
• Common Sense

Although the illustration above is the most famous depiction from the night of March 5, 1775, one important patriot was purposely left out. Who is the forgotten victim?

• Crispus Attucks
• Sam Adams
• King George III
• Wentworth Cheswell

Which economic policy described above increased tensions between the colonies and Great Britain?

• Mercantilism
• Propaganda
• Quartering of soldiers
• Lack of representation

The above strict policies of the British were a direct result of -

• Sons of Liberty members leading a protest on the Tea Act.
• the colonial boycotts and acts of smuggling.
• the British soldiers being harassed in Boston.
• the colonists tarring and feathering the tax collectors.

What significant colonial document would best complete this diagram?

• Declaration of Independence
• Poor Richard’s Almanac
• Treaty of Paris 1783
• Treaty of Ghent, 1815

The actions outlined in the above boxes are an example of British colonists ...

• engaging in acts of civil disobedience.
• exercising their right to self-government.
• creating grievances against Mother England.
• contributing further to French and Indian War debt.

The above quote depicts patriots' commitment to liberty by -

• signing the Declaration of Independence.
• enlisting to fight at the Battle of Saratoga.
• surrendering to the British at Yorktown.
• signing the Articles of Confederation