CATEGORY 1
The Pilgrims left Holland because
the Dutch culture was affecting the Pilgrims' children
Roman Catholics found a refuge in which colony?
Maryland
Which two colonies came from the land originally called New Netherland?
New York and New Jersey
What was the main purpose of the Committees of Correspondence?
to provide news regarding British threats to liberty
Why did George Washington attempt to defend New York City?
Giving up the city without a fight would damage support for the war
The House of Burgesses was
the first self-governing assembly in America
Connecticut differed from Massachusetts in that it
did not require church membership for voting
What was a major accomplishment of the First Continental Congress?
asserting the rights of the colonies to govern themselves
What sparked Coercive Acts?
the Boston Tea Party
What battle helped raise American morale a few months after the disastrous defeat in the Battle of Long Island?
Trenton
Connecticut, Rhode Island, and New Hampshire all
were started by settlers from Massachusetts
Thomas Hooker
Who was America's ally during the War of Independence?
France
To whom was the Olive Branch Petition addressed?
King George III
What young French aristocrat became a major general in the American army?
Marquis de Lafayette
Which type of colony had the most independence in their government?
charter
The Puritans' attitude toward the Anglican Church was that they wanted
to stay in the church and improve it
What did Common Sense advocate?
independence from Britain
Where did the Americans suffer their greatest defeat, losing an entire army?
Charleston
Which American general in the South achieved victory at the Battle of Cowpens?
Daniel Morgan
Which of the following was considered a middle colony?
Maryland
Georgia
Pennsylvania
Virginia
Pennsylvania
Which section of the colonies had the greatest cultural diversity?
middle colonies
The Saratoga campaign was an important victory for the Patriots because
it brought France into the war
What act of treason did Benedict Arnold agree to perform?
the hand over a fort
For what statement is Captain John Paul Jones famous?
"I have not yet begun to fight!"