Unit 1 Review

Why is July 4th celebrated in the United States?

• It is the day that Thomas Paine published Common Sense.

• It is the day that the British surrendered to the Continental Army.

• It is the day that the First Continental Congress met in Philadelphia.

• It is the day the colonists adopted the Declaration of Independence from the British.

Once the colonists decided to separate from Great Britain, they wrote the Declaration of Independence. What was the purpose of this document? Select 3 answers.

• It informed Great Britain that the colonies no longer considered themselves as part of Great Britain.

• It explained the Stamp Act and protested against it.

• It informed the colonists that they should remain loyal to the British government.

• It explained why the colonists broke away from Great Britain.

• It shared the idea that everyone is born with equal rights.

Which statement describes the role of George Washington in early America?

• He wrote the U.S. Constitution.

• He was the author of the Bill of Rights.

• He was the first president of the United States.

• He led the U.S. Army for a lifetime term.

Which reason was most important for members of the Continental Congress when choosing George Washington as commander of the Continental Army?

• Washington fought for the British in past battles.

• Washington had more land and wealth than others did.

• Washington formed a close friendship with the French.

• Washington had military experience and the ability to unite people.

Which statement best explains how Washington's leadership affected the American Revolution?

• He gathered together troops with plenty of training.

• He made sure the soldiers had enough food and supplies.

• He helped the army to succeed although they had many challenges.

• He won the support of many nations even though they fought each other.

What effect did the Battles of Trenton and Princeton have on American colonists and members of the Continental Army?

• These battles were the end of the American Revolution.

• These battles encouraged the American colonists and soldiers.

• These battles discouraged the colonists and soldiers.

• These battles caused a severe decrease in supplies and ammunition.

Based on the picture and your knowledge of Social Studies, how did the colonists react to the Stamp Act?

• Colonists protested against the British and decided not to pay the taxes.

• Great Britain lost a lot of money from the cost of the war.

• Colonists decided to stay loyal to the British government and pay the taxes.

• Colonists went to war with the British government.

Based on the pictures, what is the most likely reason Great Britain taxed the American colonies?

• To control trade between the colonies and Europe.

• To pay government officials for their loyalty.

• To repay debts from the French and Indian War.

• To stop trade of smuggled goods from the colonies.

What does the phrase 'taxation without representation' mean?

• The colonists felt they were being taxed without having a say in government or their daily lives.

• The colonists felt taxes were too high to represent them.

• The colonists felt there should be no taxes.

• The colonists felt the taxes were fair and wanted more government involvement.

What does the phrase 'taxation without representation' mean?

• The colonists felt they were being taxed without having a say in government or their daily lives.

• The colonists felt the taxes were too high to represent them.

• The colonists felt there should be no taxes.

• The colonists felt the taxes were fair and wanted more government involvement.