American Revolution Review Sheet Quiz

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What is the purpose of the Declaration of Independence?

To establish British control over the colonies

To expand the British Empire

To increase taxes on the colonists

To dissolve the political connection between the colonies and the British (correct)

Which part of the Declaration of Independence served as the introduction?

Amendments

Grievances against King George III

List of natural rights

Preamble (correct)

What was NOT a part of the Declaration of Independence?

List of natural rights

Amendments (correct)

Preamble

Grievances against King George III

Why were Lyman Hall, Button Gwinnett, and George Walton significant?

They each signed the Declaration of Independence on behalf of Georgia. Signup and view all the answers

Which event was NOT among the activities supported by most Patriots?

Treaty of Paris negotiation Signup and view all the answers

What was the MOST significant outcome of the siege of Savannah?

Savannah remained under British control until 1783 Signup and view all the answers

Who are most likely to have made the quote 'give me liberty or give me death!' during the American Revolution?

Patriots Signup and view all the answers

Which document served as the first constitution for America after breaking ties with Great Britain?

Articles of Confederation Signup and view all the answers

Why was a weak federal government established within the first constitution?

To prevent any one leader from becoming too powerful Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following was NOT a power of the federal government under the Articles of Confederation?

Impose taxes Signup and view all the answers

Who were the two representatives from Georgia who revised the Articles of Confederation and created the new United States Constitution?

Abraham Baldwin and William Few Signup and view all the answers

What compromise at the Constitutional Convention of 1787 addressed conflicts between states with large populations and small populations?

3/5ths Compromise Signup and view all the answers

What directly led to the American Revolution as a result of the French and Indian War?

England imposed taxes on American colonists to help pay war debts Signup and view all the answers

What impact did the end of the French and Indian War have on Georgia?

It added territory (Mississippi & Alabama) to the colony Signup and view all the answers

Why were many colonists angered by the Proclamation of 1763?

It restricted their freedom to move west Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of the Stamp Act imposed by Parliament in 1765?

To require all legal and commercial documents to carry a tax stamp Signup and view all the answers

What is the main idea conveyed in the illustration discussed?

The British laws restricted the colonists' actions Signup and view all the answers

"No taxation without representation" was a slogan used by the colonists because they wanted:

Their own elected officials in British Parliament Signup and view all the answers