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The RevolutionaryWar
Grade 7 American Revolution test
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What were two reasons the colonists turned against Britain? | 1. Unfair laws 2. Boston Massacre |
| What does the phrase "No Taxation Without Representation" mean? | You can't tax us (the colonists) if we don't have you a say in government. |
| What was the significance of the pamphlet, "Common Sense", and who was its author? | To alert the colonists that independence was the only way against G. B. authored by Thomas Paine |
| What was the punishment for colonists if they were to be found guilty for going against the British? | They were hanged |
| What was the Declaration of Independence? | A list of freedoms for independence from Britain |
| Who was the author of the Declaration of Independence | Thomas Jefferson |
| What date was the Declaration of Independence signed? | July 4th, 1776 |
| What is the preamble? | The introduction to the Declaration of Independence |
| What are three individual natural rights that cannot be taken away? | Life, Liberty, and pursuits and happiness |
| What was the main profession (job) of the French who settled in the colonies? | Fur traders and trappers |
| What was the main profession (job) of the English who settled in the colonies | Farmers |
| Who fought who in the French and Indian War? What were the years of fighting? What were these two sides fighting over? Who won the war? | Britain vs. France 1754-1763 Land in the Ohio River Valley Britain won |
| What was the Proclamation of 1763? | An imaginary border (Applachian Mountains) that colonists could not move west point |
| What goods were taxed under the Sugar Act? | Molasses, sugar (obvi) -> smugglers were put on trial |
| What goods were taxed under the Stamp Act? | Wills, Diplomas, Playing Cards, Newspapers |
| What goods were taxed under the Townshend Act? | Glass, Paper, Paint, Tea |
| What was the title of the publication that Thomas Paine wrote as a follow-up to "Common Sense"? | The Crisis |
| Why was the Battle of Saratoga viewed as a turning point for the Patriots in the Revolutionary War? | France became our Ally |
| What was the turning point of the war for the Patriots in the south? | The Battle of King's Mountain in South Carolina |
| What was the name of the former American General who turned traitor and helped the British? | Benedict Arnold |
| What was the last major battle of the Revolutionary War? | The Battle of Yorktown |
| What were two statements claimed in the Treaty? | 1. New Western Border = Mississippi River 2. G. B. recognizes US independence |
| What were three reasons for American victory in the Revolutionary War? | 1. Knowledge of Land 2. Patriotism 3. Alliance with France |
| What was the name of the treaty that officially ended the Revolutionary War? | The Treaty of Paris |
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