Which battle became known as the turning point of the war because it prompted France to join the Patriots?
The Battle of Saratoga
100
Which of these restates the main idea of the Declaration of Independence?
a. A king has little more to do than make war
b. Subjects are not created equal to a king
c. Everyone has the right to life and liberty
d. Citizens have a duty to obey their government
Everyone has the right to life and liberty
100
Why did the Puritans leave England for Massachusetts?
a. to buy cheap land
b. to build a society based on biblical teachings
c. to start new businesses
d. to practice the Roman Catholic religion
B
100
Explorers from Europe were looking for the Northwest Passage to find what part of the world?
a direct water route to Asia
100
How did women help during the Revolutionary War?
by taking care of the farms and businesses
200
What was the final battle of the Revolutionary War?
The Battle of Yorktown
200
The British army was trapped at Yorktown by:
a. an army led by Friedrich von Steuben
b. a fleet of Spanish warships
c. a fleet of French warships
d. guerrilla fighters led by Francis Marion
a fleet of French warships
200
What were two major crops grown in the Southern colonies?
rice and tobacco
200
Who conquered the Incas?
Pizarro
200
Which is not a natural right mentioned in the Declaration of Independence?
a. loyalty to the United States
b. the pursuit of happiness
c. life
d. liberty
A
300
How did England try to persuade enslaved African Americans to join their army?
offered them their freedom
300
Which was not a result of the Battle of Saratoga?
a. Washington retreated into Pennsylvania
b. The British no longer threatened New England
c. American spirits were raised
d. France became an American ally
Washington retreated into Pennsylvania
300
How were the Pilgrims able to survive their early hardships?
joe biden
300
Who conquered the Aztecs?
Cortes
300
What three challenges did the settlers of Jamestown have to face?
Starvation, disease, and Indian attacks
400
Which strength of the Continental Army was significant to its ultimate victory?
a. superior weapons and tactics
b. coordination with the Navy
c. troops enlisted from most of Europe
d. military strategy based on local geography
D- Military strategy based on local geography
400
Which of the following was a result of the Boston Tea Party?
a. England closes the Boston Harbor
b. Accused criminals must now be tried in court in England not the colonies
c. Colonists must now house British soldiers in their homes
d. all of the above
D all of the above
400
Why did England and France fight in the French/Indian War?
competition for the land west of the Appalachian mountains
400
The Aztecs lived in what modern day country
Mexico
400
What are two weaknesses of the national government under the Articles of Confederation?
could not collect taxes
could not enforce laws
500
What are considered the 3 parts of the Declaration of Independence?
Natural Rights, British Wrongs, Independence
500
Which of the following was a result of the Boston Massacre?
a. The accused were found innocent and set free without punishment
b. England started taxing sugar
c. More colonists began changing their minds about going to war with England
d. It was now illegal to throw snowballs
C
500
What was the difference between a slave and an indentured servant?
Indentured servants worked for a set period of time and received "freedom dues" for their work. They were free after their time was up.
500
What mountain range did the Incas live in?
The Andes mountains
500
Name the 5 push factors and the 4 pull factors
Push- religious persecution, disease, poverty, high crime, lack of opportunity
Pull- search for gold, religious freedom, be own boss, available land