Ch 6 Independence for the Colonies

Which of the following most clearly demonstrated that the colonies wanted to restore a friendly relationship with Britain before an all-out war developed?

• Common Sense

• Declaration of Independence

• Olive Branch Petition

• Prohibitory Act

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Ethan Allen and Benedict Arnold joined forces to capture

• Bunker Hill

• Princeton

• Saratoga

• Fort Ticonderoga

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All of the following are true of the Battle of Bunker Hill except that

• Patriots had taken possession of Bunker Hill.

• the battle took place near New York City.

• thousands of British soldiers assaulted the Patriot positions.

• the Patriots ran out of ammunition.

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The Patriots' invasion of Canada to capture Quebec resulted in

• a failed attack by the Patriots.

• the fall of Canada to the Patriots.

• the introduction of French aid to the Patriot cause.

• the British surrender of the St. Lawrence Vallley.

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The Patriots freed Boston from British control by

• winning the Battle of Bunker Hill.

• storming the city with a large force of Patriot soldiers.

• laying siege to the city for nearly two months.

• bringing in cannons and ammunition from Fort Ticonderoga.

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The Declaration of Independence was written primarily by

• Benjamin Franklin.

• John Jay.

• Thomas Jefferson.

• George Washington.

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After retreating from losses in New York, Washington was able to encourage his troops by crossing the Delaware and making a successful surprise attack on

• Cowpens.

• Trenton.

• Vincennes.

• Yorktown.

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Which Patriot school teacher lost his life in an attempt to provide Washington with information about British activities in New York?

• Ethan Allen

• Nathan Hale

• Francis Marion

• Daniel Morgan

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Which Patriot victory won official French support for the Patriot cause and forced the British to move their focus to winning in the South?

• Bunker Hill

• Kings Mountain

• Princeton

• Saratoga

Hungry and cold Continental soldiers were instructed by Baron von Steuben at

• Fort Ticonderoga.

• Kings Mountain.

• Saratoga.

• Valley Forge.

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