What was the lasting effect of the American Revolution?
The British recognized American independence
The Colonists were given a seat in Parliament
The British gained more land in North America
The British took away all the taxes except the Stamp Act
Which statement is true of Lexington and Concord?
It was the turning point of the Rev. War
it is where the French joined the war
It is where the first fighting of the Rev. War took place
It is where the British surrendered to the colonists
Who was seen as an Am. traitor for trying to help the British win the Rev. war?
Benedict Arnold
Samuel Harris
Patrick Henry
George Washington
What was the significance (importance) of the Battle of Saratoga?
it is where the British surrendered
It was the turning point of the war
it is where the first shots were fired
it is where George Washington became commander
Which is the BEST reason why the British surrendered in Yorktown in 1781?
The British people and gov. were tired of fighting the war
Spain declared war on Gr. Britain so they withdrew.
British were mad because Canada invaded the U.S.
Washington met with King George asking him to surrender
Who surrendered at the Battle of Yorktown?
William Howe
George Washington
General Cornwallis
Horatio Gates
The U.S. achieved independence from what country in the 18th century?
Germany
France
Spain
Britain
The French officially joined forces with the colonists after which battle?
Battle of Quebec
Battle at Yorktown
Battle of Trenton
Battle of Saratoga
What is most significant (important) about the Second Continental Congress?
they compromised with the King thru Olive Branch Petition
Through their discussions the Dec. of Ind. was born
it was when they decided to repeal the Stamp Act
The colonists decided to surrender to England
Who was the first to sign the Dec. of Independence?
John Hancock
Benjamin Franklin
Thomas Jefferson
John Adams
Why did Jefferson include "life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness" in the Dec of Ind?
to let the British know that he wanted an independent nation
He thought colonists should have more rights than any nation
He thought colonists should have more rights than Britain
He thought Britain was not allowing them those rights
the ______ was approved by the 2nd Continental Cong. on July 4, 1776
Declaration of Independence
The Bill of Rights
Federalists Papers
the Constitution of the United States
Who is MOST responsible for writing the Declaration of Independence?
Richard Lee
Thomas Jefferson
Benjamin Franklin
George Washington
King George was condiered a _________ because he ruled as a harsh dictator.
independent
tyrant
monarch
liberty
George Washington's Vice President and the 2nd President of the U.S.
Benjamin Franklin
King George III
Thomas Jefferson
John Adams
Freedom
tyrant
government
liberty
colonist
