4.5/4.6 quiz

This group represented the American colonies and stood up against

British rule.

• Continental Congress

• Canadian Congress

• House of Burgesses

"They decided to send a message

to Britain asking them to repeal, or cancel, certain unfair laws."

The word repeal means...

• to begin

• to cancel

• to restart

The Declaration of Independence emphasized that a government’s role is to protect people’s ___.

• money

• opinions

• rights

"Not all Americans wanted independence. Many were "Loyalists" who supported Britain."

Loyalists were people who...

• did not vote

• supported Britain

• supported Washington

Choose all that are correct.

Some advantages that the Patriots had included...

• They were fighting on their own land

• They were fighting for their own freedom

• They were being paid to fight

• They had more troops than the British

Choose all that are correct.

France helped the Americans by...

• Sending troops

• Sending supplies

• Bombing Britain

What marked a turning point in the war?

• The Battle of Bunker Hill

• The Battle of Bull Run

• The Battle of Saratoga

"These rights include life, freedom, and the pursuit of happiness."

This is expressed in the...

• Constitution

• Declaration of Independence

• The Articles of Confederation