1. Chapter #5 Review

2. Benjamin Franklin wrote the Declaration of Independence. True/False
False – It was Thomas Jefferson!!!

3. Thomas Paine wrote Common Sense. True/False
True – He said it made sense to be independent from Britain.

4. The _________ _______ placed a tax on almost all printed materials.
Stamp Act

5. Was the 1st Commander of the Continental Army George Washington OR John Hancock?

6. Appalachian Mountains
The Proclamation of 1763 stated that the colonists could not settle beyond what geographical feature?
Appalachian Mountains
Rocky Mountains
Mississippi River
D. Ohio River Valley
Appalachian Mountains

7. What act gave the East India Company an advantage over the colonial merchants?
Tea Act – It allowed the East India Company the right to import tea without paying the normal taxes, which made it cheaper than the colonial merchant’s tea.

8. “The shot heard ‘round the world” refers to Bunker Hill. True/False
False – It refers to Lexington & Concord (1st battles of the Revolution)

9. The colonists tried to keep peace with Britain in the __________ ________ Petition.
Olive Branch – They asked the king to protect their rights. The king DID NOT accept the petition!

10. Who said, “blows must decide” who will rule America?
King George III

11. Which act place a tax on goods being imported into the colonies?
Stamp Act
Declaratory Act
Townshend Act
Tea Act
Townshend Act

12. The first man to sign the Declaration of Independence was _______ _________.
John Hancock

13. Who helped Paul Revere warn the colonists that “The British are Coming
Patrick Henry
Samuel Adams
Benedict Arnold
William Dawes
William Dawes

14. What gave Britain the right to tax and make decisions for the colonists in ALL cases?
Declaratory Act
Townshend Act
Intolerable Act
Coercive Act
Declaratory Act

15. How did Britain try to stop smuggling?
Sugar Act
Stamp Act
Declaratory Act
Molasses Act
Sugar Act

16. After the Boston Massacre, colonists used propaganda against Britain
After the Boston Massacre, colonists used propaganda against Britain. True/False
True!!!

17. King George III opposed any compromise with the colonists. True/False

18. Which group of colonists did not consider unfair taxes a good reason for war?
Patriots
Loyalists
Minutemen
Green Mountain Boys
Loyalists

19. False – It was the Battle of Bunker Hill
The British learned that it would be difficult to beat the Americans after the battles of Lexington and Concord. True/False
False – It was the Battle of Bunker Hill

20. The _______ ______ allowed the colonists to pay a lower tax on molasses.
Sugar Act

21. The Second Continental Congress established a Post Office with Benjamin Franklin being in charge. True/False
True

22. How were the British soldiers allowed to search a colonists home?
Search warrant
Writ of Assistance
Orders of the King
Declaratory Act
Writ of Assistance

23. The colonies organized the _________________ ______ to fight against the British
Continental Army!!!!

24. What were the colonists who wanted to fight for independence called?
Patriots

25. Which act banned town meetings?
Townshend Act
Coercive Act
Declaratory Act
Stamp Act
Coercive Act - The colonial name was the Intolerable Act!!!

26. How did Great Britain view the colonies?
As an economic resource
As independent governments
As a hindrance to their success
As an ally of the Native Americans
As an economic resource (source of funds)

27. What marked the beginning of the American Revolution?
The signing of the Declaration of Independence!!!!!

28. The Olive Branch Petition asked the King to ________ the colonists rights.
Protect

29. Who led the Green Mountain Boys?
Ethan Allen

30. Be prepared to list the 4 parts of the Declaration of Independence and list the grievances expressed by the colonists in the Declaration!!!