Beginning of the American Revolutionary War

These acts contributed to the start of the Revolutionary War by —

• restricting colonial trade with American Indians

• imposing regulations on colonial agriculture

• angering colonists who believed that their civil liberties had been violated

• punishing colonists for resisting the authority of Parliament

Which of the following best completes this excerpt?

• Saratoga

• Concord

• Trenton

• Yorktown

Why is the Battle of Saratoga considered a turning point in the Revolutionary War?

• The British victory extended the fighting for another year.

• The American defeat led many soldiers to desert the Continental army.

• The British defeat marked the beginning of a steady decline in British military superiority

• The American victory convinced France to ally with the United States.

Which of these completes this graphic organizer?

• Parliament repeals the Stamp and Sugar Acts.

• King George III allows colonists to petition Parliament for tax relief.

• Parliament passes the Intolerable Acts.

• King George III appoints colonial representatives to Parliament

Why did New York and South Carolina have more battles than the other colonies during the Revolutionary War?

• The number of patriots in these states was higher than average

• The number of loyalists in these states was higher than average

• The large open fields in these states made them good places for battles

• South Carolina and New York were the most vocal in their hatred of the King

Why did France decide to join the patriots in their fight for independence? (Chose 2 that apply).

• The victory at Saratoga proved to the French that the patriots had a chance at beating the British

• The opportunity for the French to weaken England

• France wanted to take over the thirteen colonies for themselves

• France wanted to gain territory in South America

Why was the flag of South Carolina changed at the beginning of the Revolutionary War?

• To show the ability of both regular and partisan bands could work together in battle

• The patriots held off the British during the first Battle of Fort Moultrie.

• To lead Loyalist and Tories into battle.

• The elite believed it made South Carolina appear stronger.

What important development came out of the Battle of Cowpens?

• Loyalist pushed the Patriot Army into North Carolina

• The blockade of Charleston was finally broken due to the Continental Navy

• Native American and British Armies successfully took control of South Carolina

• Partisan forces and the Continental Army cooperated to win the battle

Why did the British forces expect to be successful in South Carolina?

• There was a large number of Loyalists in South Carolina

• Lowcountry Elite had refused to participate in the Revolutionary War

• The British promised the Patriots land lost in the French and Indian War

• South Carolina proved to be ineffective in battle after the Cherokee War

The harsh treatment by the British of South Carolinians caused the formation of which group?

• neighborhood watches

• regulator and vigilante groups

• partisan bands

• protest groups in South Carolina