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World History Chapter 4 test
The War for Independence
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History
11th Grade
11/08/2010

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Two advantages of the British Army were:
Definition
  1. A Better equipped Navy
  2. More factories
  3. Professional Army

(Pick 2)

Term
The fighting duing the American Revolution lasted ___ years.
Definition
7
Term
Name a foreign officer who helped the Americans.
Definition

  • Frederick von Steuben
  • Maquis de Lafayette 
(pick 2)

Term
The Commander Chief of the Colonial Army.
Definition
George Washington
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Why did England begin taxing colonists in 1763?
Definition
To get rid of the debt from the French & Indian War
Term
Name 3 disadvantages of the British Army
Definition
  1. Used to better terain (roads)
  2. Over-confident
  3. Poor Commanders
Term
What year did the second Continental Congress Start?
Definition
1775
Term
What Prime Minister repealed the Townstead Acts (with the exception of Tea)?
Definition
Lord Fredrick North
Term
Why did the French support the colonists in this war?
Definition
They wanted to humiliate the British
Term
Name two reasons why Thomas Paine encouraged colonists to break away fom England
Definition
  1. Free Trade
  2. Foreigh country would aid in battle
  3. Captured Men have rights
  4. Break away from tryannical government
(pick 2)
Term
The Boston Tea Party was designed to protect what act?
Definition
The Tea Act
Term
What trial resulted in Freedom of the Press?
Definition
The Zenger Trial
Term
What are mercenaries?
Definition
Hired soldiers who fight for whomever hires them
Term
Who said "Men are entitled to life, liberty, and the persuit of happiness"?
Definition
John Locke
Term
Name 3 drafters of the Declaration of Independence
Definition
  1. Franklin
  2. Jefferson
  3. Adams
Term
Who was more commonly referred to as "Gentleman Johnny"
Definition
John Bergoyne
Term
Name the King of England in 1763.
Definition
King George III
Term
Who is the Prime Minister in 1763?
Definition
Grenville
Term
What is a writ of assistance?
Definition
Piece of paper that gives the right for smuggling investigation
Term
What did the Colonists produce with molasses?
Definition
Rum!
Term
What is pimento?
Definition
A sweet, sweet red pepper.
Term
What is indigo?
Definition

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Term
What is secretly and illegally transporting goods?
Definition
Smuggling
Term
What is potash used for?
Definition
To burn wood in an iron pot for a mineral - produced enhanced ash
Term
Name two new taxes under the Sugar Act
Definition
Imported Wine and Silk
Term

Who won the battle of:

  1. New York
  2. Trenton
  3. Philadelphia
  4. Saratoga?

Definition

  1. British
  2. Americans
  3. British
  4. Americans

Term

What were some hardships faced by:

  1. Soldiers
  2. Members of Congress
  3. Civilians?

Definition

  1. Untrained/No warmth, food/ammo
  2. The Cost of the War was horrid
  3. Hard on women - had to do all the jobs once the war started

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