Title: America's War for Independence, 1775–1783
Course: Marie's Demo Course

Q: The first armed conflict of the Revolutionary War was provoked by what act?
- An unruly mob’s attack on a group of British soldiers
- The destruction of a large shipment of imported goods
- A raid by British soldiers on the colonial weapons arsenal
A: A raid by British soldiers on the colonial weapons arsenal

Q: In his pamphlet Common Sense, Thomas Paine made which radical assertion?
- That government taxation was no different from theft
- That colonial property should be redistributed equally
- That monarchy was an illegitimate form of government
A: That monarchy was an illegitimate form of government

Q: In the 1770s, the American Revolution was met with the most resistance by which group of people?
- Former slaves
- Native Americans
- Poor farmers and laborers
A: Native Americans

Q: Where in the colonies did the British military concentrate their attacks?
- On major inland cities
- In large farming areas
- Along the Atlantic coast
A: Along the Atlantic coast

Q: What was the most likely reason why loyalism to the British crown was more concentrated around New York City than Boston?
- Very little patriot activity had occurred in New York City.
- The British had occupied New York City for the longest time.
- No major battles were fought against the British in New York City.
A: Very little patriot activity had occurred in New York City.

Q: In which state were the most battles fought between the Continental and British forces in the Revolutionary War?
- Massachusetts
- New York
- Pennsylvania
A: New York

Q: Which Revolutionary War battle ended with the surrender of General Cornwallis to General Washington?
- Cowpens
- Valley Forge
- Yorktown
A: Yorktown

Q: During the Revolutionary War, why did many colonial slaves fight on the side of the British rather than with the colonists?
- The colonists did not want to allow slaves to use weapons.
- The colonists only permitted free blacks to join their military.
- The colonists would not promise to abolish slavery as the British did.
A: The colonists did not want to allow slaves to use weapons.

Q: What led the Iroquois to choose the British forces as allies in the Revolutionary War rather than the colonists?
- Americans had raided the Iroquois’ territory, earning their distrust.
- The British had promised to assist them in future wars with enemy tribes.
- The Iroquois feared what the British may do if they won without their support.
A: Americans had raided the Iroquois’ territory, earning their distrust.

Q: During the Revolutionary War, which was an advantage that the Continental forces had over the British forces?
- They had soldiers who were better trained.
- They had greater access to supplies and resources.
- They had more guns, ammunition, and other weapons.
A: They had soldiers who were better trained.

Q: The Treaty of Paris, which ended the Revolutionary War in 1783, ceded the territory of which future U.S. state to the United States?
- Michigan
- Nebraska
- Vermont
A: Michigan