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Which war was sparked by the rivalry between France and England for control of North America?

French and Indian War (correct)

War of 1812

Seven Years' War

American Revolutionary War

The Stamp Act was enacted in 1776.

False

What was the primary outcome of the Treaty of Paris in 1763?

Britain acknowledged American independence

The Albany Plan of Union aimed to unify the seven Northern colonies under a single appointed ______.

president Signup and view all the answers

Match the following acts with their key features:

Sugar Act = Imposed taxes on refined sugar and colonial products Stamp Act = Required revenue stamps on printed materials Townshend Act = Imposed taxes on tea and established customs courts Proclamation of 1763 = Restricted settlement east of the Appalachian Mountains Signup and view all the answers

What was the main purpose of the Tea Act of 1773?

To export cheap tea to the colonies and force them to pay the tea duty Signup and view all the answers

The Boston Massacre resulted in the deaths of ten colonists.

False Signup and view all the answers

What did the colonists do during the Boston Tea Party?

They dumped hundreds of chests of tea into Boston Harbor. Signup and view all the answers

The HMS Gaspee was involved in a resistance movement by American colonists in ____.

1772 Signup and view all the answers

What was one consequence of the Intolerable Acts?

Forced payment for tea Signup and view all the answers

Match the events with their corresponding years:

Boston Massacre = 1770 HMS Gaspee Affair = 1772 Tea Act = 1773 Boston Tea Party = 1773 Signup and view all the answers

The First Continental Congress met to support British policies and maintain peace.

False Signup and view all the answers

Who authored the pamphlet Common Sense?

Thomas Paine Signup and view all the answers

The first shots of the Revolutionary War were fired in _____ and Concord.

Lexington Signup and view all the answers

Match the following events with their descriptions:

Intolerable Acts = Parliamentary measures in reaction to the Boston Tea Party Lexington and Concord = First military engagements of the Revolutionary War Common Sense = Pamphlet advocating for independence from Britain Committees of Correspondence = Network formed to address American grievances Signup and view all the answers

What role did the Second Continental Congress play in the American Revolution?

It established a national army and declared independence. Signup and view all the answers

The Declaration of Independence was adopted on July 4, 1775.

False Signup and view all the answers

Who was the primary author of the Declaration of Independence?

Thomas Jefferson Signup and view all the answers

The group that supported complete independence from England was known as the __________.

Patriots Signup and view all the answers

Match the following key figures/groups with their descriptions:

Thomas Jefferson = Drafted the Declaration of Independence Patriots = Supported independence from England Minutemen = Fought on short notice for independence Loyalists = Remained loyal to Britain Signup and view all the answers

What was a significant outcome of the Battle of Saratoga?

It resulted in a major victory for American forces against the British. Signup and view all the answers

Benjamin Franklin played a key role in convincing France to assist America in the Revolutionary War.

True Signup and view all the answers

What event did Washington undertake on Christmas Eve 1776?

Washington crossed the Delaware River. Signup and view all the answers

The last battle of the Revolutionary War took place at ________.

Yorktown Signup and view all the answers

Match the following events with their descriptions:

Battle of Bunker Hill = First major battle of the Revolutionary War. Valley Forge = Harsh winter endured by the Continental Army. Battle of Trenton = Washington's surprise attack on Christmas Eve. Battle of Yorktown = Final battle leading to British surrender. Signup and view all the answers

What phrase did Patrick Henry famously declare in his speech at the Virginia Convention?

Give me liberty or give me death! Signup and view all the answers

The Treaty of Paris was signed on September 3, 1783, to recognize American independence.

True Signup and view all the answers

What significant event occurred at the Battle of Yorktown?

Surrender of General Cornwallis Signup and view all the answers

Lord Dunmore's Proclamation offered freedom to __________ who joined the British forces.

enslaved people Signup and view all the answers

Match the following events with their significance:

Treaty of Paris = Ended the Revolutionary War and recognized independence Treaty of Alliance with France = Secured military and financial support from France Surrender at Yorktown = Marked a critical turning point in the war Patrick Henry's speech = Motivated colonists to fight for liberty Signup and view all the answers

Who were the notable leaders that founded the Sons of Liberty?

Samuel Adams and John Hancock Signup and view all the answers

The Daughters of Liberty formed in 1776 to protest against the British.

False Signup and view all the answers

What significant event was Crispus Attucks associated with?

The Boston Massacre Signup and view all the answers

The Daughters of Liberty boycotted British goods and made ______ products to encourage their fellow colonists.

replacement Signup and view all the answers

Match the following groups with their primary actions:

Sons of Liberty = Response to the Stamp Act Daughters of Liberty = Boycotting British goods Crispus Attucks = Victim of British oppression British Troops = Presence in colonial protests Signup and view all the answers

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Which war was sparked by the rivalry between France and England for control of North America?

The Stamp Act was enacted in 1776.

What was the primary outcome of the Treaty of Paris in 1763?

The Albany Plan of Union aimed to unify the seven Northern colonies under a single appointed ______.

Match the following acts with their key features:

What was the main purpose of the Tea Act of 1773?

The Boston Massacre resulted in the deaths of ten colonists.

What did the colonists do during the Boston Tea Party?

The HMS Gaspee was involved in a resistance movement by American colonists in ____.

What was one consequence of the Intolerable Acts?

Match the events with their corresponding years:

The First Continental Congress met to support British policies and maintain peace.

Who authored the pamphlet Common Sense?

The first shots of the Revolutionary War were fired in _____ and Concord.

Match the following events with their descriptions:

What role did the Second Continental Congress play in the American Revolution?

The Declaration of Independence was adopted on July 4, 1775.

Who was the primary author of the Declaration of Independence?

The group that supported complete independence from England was known as the __________.

Match the following key figures/groups with their descriptions:

What was a significant outcome of the Battle of Saratoga?

Benjamin Franklin played a key role in convincing France to assist America in the Revolutionary War.

What event did Washington undertake on Christmas Eve 1776?

The last battle of the Revolutionary War took place at ________.

Match the following events with their descriptions:

What phrase did Patrick Henry famously declare in his speech at the Virginia Convention?

The Treaty of Paris was signed on September 3, 1783, to recognize American independence.

What significant event occurred at the Battle of Yorktown?

Lord Dunmore's Proclamation offered freedom to __________ who joined the British forces.

Match the following events with their significance:

Who were the notable leaders that founded the Sons of Liberty?

The Daughters of Liberty formed in 1776 to protest against the British.

What significant event was Crispus Attucks associated with?

The Daughters of Liberty boycotted British goods and made ______ products to encourage their fellow colonists.

Match the following groups with their primary actions:

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