American Revolution Study Guide for test on April 17th

Before the Revolutionary War, what war did Great Britain force the colonists to fight in?

• The French and Indian War

• The Civil War

• The War of 1812

What historical figure of the American Revolution was famous for saying “Give me liberty or Give Me Death?”

• Abigail Adams

• Patrick Henry

• John Adams

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What was the Boston Tea party?

• A fun tea party involving the British and the Colonists

• A protest where colonists threw tea into the Boston Harbor

• A protest where Native Americans threw tea into the Boston Harbor

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Which famous general of the continental army went on to become the first President of the United States?

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington

• Benjamin Franklin

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What was the name of the letter written by the Continental Congress that declared independence from Great Britain?

• the constitution

• the declaration of freedom

• the declaration of independence

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Who took the famous “Midnight Ride” to warn the colonists that the British were coming?

• Paul Revere

• Abigail Adams

• Patrick Henry

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What was the final battle of the American Revolution?

• the Battle of Lexington and Concord

• the Battle of York

• the Battle of Jamestown

The signing of this document ended the Revolutionary War.

• The Constitution

• The Treaty of Paris

• The Declaration of Independence

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What saying did the colonists chant?

• No Taxation without representation

• Taxes get axes!

• No taxation without a vote

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