Question

section 5: american revolution - review assessment

1. a key diplomatic advantage for the americans towards the end of the american revolution was the

a. lack of support for the war by british citizens.
b. fear of british retaliation when the war was over.
c. increased french hatred for native americans.
d. positive attitude of the british government.
“we should break away from britain and govern ourselves. king george is a tyrant.”

1. who would have been most likely the speaker of the above quote?

a. a strong supporter of the british parliament.
b. a patriot who opposed british rule.
“we hold these truths to be self - evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their creator with certain unalienable rights, that among them are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.”

1. the above quote is from which of the following documents?

a. paine’s common sense
b. locke’s two treatises of government
c. franklin’s colonial gazette
d. jefferson’s declaration of independence

1. which of the following ideas best describes the ideas represented in the declaration of independence?

Explanation:

1. British citizen opposition helped Americans. 2. Speaker opposes British rule. 5. Quote from Declaration of Independence. 6. Declaration emphasizes natural rights.

Answer:

1. A. lack of support for the war by British citizens
2. B. A patriot who opposed British rule
3. D. Jefferson's Declaration of Independence
4. Natural - rights ideas