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american revolutionary war homework - 5th grade

1. which was the primary reason the american colonists were frustrated with great britain?

a) high taxes without representation in parliament
b) loss of good farming land
c) restrictions on trading with other countries
d) disagreements about religious practices

1. the phrase

o taxation without representation\ meant that colonists believed:
a) they should pay lower taxes
b) they should have a voice in making laws that affected them
c) taxes were always unfair
d) only wealthy people should pay taxes

1. which document officially declared the american colonies independence from great britain?

a) the constitution
b) the bill of rights
c) the declaration of independence
d) the articles of confederation

1. george washington was most important during the revolution because he:

a) wrote the declaration of independence
b) commanded the continental army
c) negotiated with france
d) designed military uniforms

1. the boston tea party was a protest against:

a) high tea prices
b) british tea company monopoly
c) tea import restrictions
d) taxation on tea

1. which foreign country provided critical military support to the american colonists?

a) spain
b) netherlands
c) france
d) germany

1. benjamin franklin’s role in the revolution primarily involved:

a) military strategy
b) diplomatic negotiations with european countries
c) writing the constitution
d) leading troops in battle
b. the battle of yorktown was significant because:
a) it was the first battle of the revolution
b) it effectively ended the revolutionary war
c) it occurred in a major city
d) george washington was not involved

1. thomas jefferson is best known for:

a) leading military troops
b) drafting the declaration of independence
c) negotiating with britain
d) designing the first american flag

1. the american colonists were able to defeat great britain primarily because:

a) they had more soldiers
b) they had superior weapons
c) they knew the terrain and had strong motivation
d) britain was fighting other wars simultaneously

Explanation:

1. The core grievance of colonists was lack of input on taxes imposed by Britain.
2. The phrase centered on colonists wanting legislative representation.
3. This document formalized colonial independence from Britain.
4. Washington led the colonial military through the war.
5. The protest targeted Britain's tea company monopoly power.
6. France provided key military aid to the colonists.
7. Franklin secured critical French support via diplomacy.
8. This battle led to Britain's surrender, ending the war.
9. Jefferson was the primary author of this foundational document.
10. Colonists' local knowledge and motivation were key advantages.

Answer:

1. A) High taxes without representation in Parliament
2. B) They should have a voice in making laws that affected them
3. C) The Declaration of Independence
4. B) Commanded the Continental Army
5. B) British tea company monopoly
6. C) France
7. B) Diplomatic negotiations with European countries
8. B) It effectively ended the Revolutionary War
9. B) Drafting the Declaration of Independence
10. C) They knew the terrain and had strong motivation