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According to Thomas Jefferson, why are governments created?
A) to make laws
B) to make sure a leader's wishes are carried out
C) to punish criminals
D) to protect the natural rights of the people
Benjamin Franklin, Roger Sherman, Robert Livingston, Thomas Jefferson, and _____ were asked to write a statement explaining why the colonies should be independent.
A) John Adams
B) Paul Henry
C) George Washington
D) John Hancock
Which of the following was an English strength during the Revolutionary War?
A) received a lot of help from foreign officers
B) more familiar with territory
C) larger and more efficient navy
D) learned fighting methods from Native Americans
England's three-pronged attack to defeat the Patriots was to end in which city?
A) New York City
B) Albany
C) Philadelphia
D) Boston
England's three-pronged attack to defeat the Patriots was to end in which city?
A) New York City
B) Albany
C) Philadelphia
D) Boston
Which of the following was an American weakness during the Revolutionary War?
A) Americans were not used to wilderness warfare.
B) Americans faced hostile farmers in the countryside.
C) Because of low pay, many men only enlisted for three months.
D) There were too many hired soldiers fighting for the Patriots.
What was the name given to colonists who did not want to break from England?
A) Patriots
B) Loyalists
C) Hessians
D) Neutralists
How did Haym Salomon and Robert Morris help the American Revolution?
A) They gave considerable amounts of money.
B) They were brave soldiers.
C) They risked their lives as spies.
D) As journalists, they wrote articles in support of the Patriots.
Which two colonies were most dependent on slavery?
A) Virginia and Maryland
B) Maryland and New York
C) South Carolina and Georgia
D) Pennsylvania and Massachusetts
Why did General Burgoyne take so long to meet up with St. Leger and Howe?
A) Winter snows slowed the journey.
B) He did not have enough wagons.
C) He decided to take shortcuts which led the men through swamps and forests.
D) Militiamen kept attacking.

Answer 1

1. D) to protect the natural rights of the people

2. A) John Adams

3. C) Larger more efficient way

4. B) Albany

5. B) Albany (same question twice!)

6. C) Because of low pay, many men only enlisted for three months.

7. Sorry not sure!

8. A) They gave him considerable amounts of money.

9. C) South Carolina and Georgia

10. C) He decided to take shortcuts which led the men through swamps and forests.

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