AMERICAN REVOLUTION

Who won the French & Indian War?

• The French who wanted to increase its holding in North America.
• The Indians who wanted their land returned to them.
• The British who wanted to remain a world power.
• The Spanish who wanted revenge on the British.

The Latin American Revolutions were most inspired by which time period?

• The Age of Exploration
• The Enlightenment
• The Reign of Terror
• The Spanish-American War

The French-Indian War was also called what?

• The Seven Years War

• The War for the Mississippi River

• The Rumble In The Jungle

• The Big Fight For Bordeaux

Answer explanation

7-year conflict between France & Britain. This was part of an ongoing conflict between the 2 Empires that had so far lasted 100 years. When the War ended, Britain was the winner, but had a debt of $173 Million, which was made the Colonists’ responsibility.

Toussaint L'Ouverture led a major slave revolt in which country?

• Mexico
• France
• Haiti
• Venezuela

What was the purpose of the Treaty of Paris 1783

• An end to the American Revolutionary War

• A job offer for George Washington in England

• A trade agreement between France, America, & Britain

Answer explanation

In September of 1783, Britain, America, & France met to discuss a possibility of ending hostilities to the American Revolutionary War.

The terms of the Treaty were as follows:  the colonies were free of British rule (b) boundary lines were established between the United States & the British (c) Americans were granted fishing rights off the Eastern coast of Canada (d) contracted debts on either side were to be paid in full (e) all confiscated lands belonging to Loyalists were to be returned & no future confiscations (f) prisoners were to be released & anything owned by them was to be returned (g) Britain & the U.S. were allowed access to Mississippi River (h) all territories captured were to be returned without compensation.

The First Continental Congress

• was attended by delegates from each of the 13 colonies.

• made a declaration of America's independence from Britain.

• called for a complete boycott of British goods.

• adjourned shortly after convening.

Father Miguel Hidalgo led an independence movement for which country?

• Cuba
• Haiti
• Mexico
• Spain

What happened between June 26-July 3, 1776?

• The Declaration of Independence was signed

• A wedding party was held for John Adams oldest son.

• Nothing, it was an uneventful week?

• King George visited the Colonies.

Answer explanation

Between June 26-July 3, 1776, all 56 members of the Continental Congress made their way to Philadelphia to sign the Declaration of Independence.

2 days later, the Declaration was sent to King George, making it clear to him that Americans were free of British rule & law.

Who wrote about the unalienable rights?

• John Locke

• Huge Jackman

• Benjamin Franklin

• Andrew Jackson

Americans who opposed independence were labeled _____ or _____, and independence-seeking Patriots were also known as _____.

• Tories, Whigs, Loyalists

• Loyalists, Tories, Whigs

• Whigs, Tories, Loyalists

• Loyalists, Whigs, Tories