VUS.4 (2015) American Revolution Questions

Results of the ???

* British gained territory

* Proclamation of 1763 issued

* Stamp and Sugar Acts passed

What best completes the title of this list?

French and Indian War

"That the foundation of ... all free gov't, is a right in the people to participate in their legislative council:..." - Declaration of Rights and Grievances, 1774

This statement was issued by the Continental Congress because the British government did not allow -

colonists to have representation in Parliament

encourage colonists to resolve their differences

During the American Revolution, this cartoon by Benjamin Franklin attempted to -

"The power which first recognizes the independence of the Americas will be the one to gather all the fruits of this war." - Benjamin Franklin

What nation followed this advice and allied with the colonies?

France

George Washington was an effective military commander because he -

preserved the military through leadership skills

The Treaty of Alliance of 1778 was signed by the United States and -

France

What factor contributed to colonial victory in the American Revolution?

Lack of British popular support

One major element of George Washington's military strategy during the American Revolution was avoiding -

direct confrontations

John Locke's ideas contributed to the Declaration of Independence because he influenced the belief in -

self-government and natural rights

Thomas Paine's publication of "Common Sense" influenced many American colonists to support the -

idea of separation from England

John Locke's political theory was based on the idea that individuals -

possess natural rights

The principles of the Declaration of Independence led to increased social participation over time by -

promoting civil rights

Excerpts from the Declaration of Independence

- He has dissolved Representative Houses repeatedly

- He denies citizens trial by jury

- He has kept among us, in times of peace, standing Armies without consent

This portion of the Declaration of Independence represents Thomas Jefferson's -

list of grievances against the king

"That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or abolish it, and to institute new Government...." - the Declaration of Independence

According to this statement, government is held accountable by the -

citizens