US History Unit 3 Study Guide



1. Thomas Jefferson was given the primary responsibility of writing what document at the Second Continental Congress?

2. What was the role of the Sons of Liberty during the American Revolution?

3. Which philosopher was responsible for the constitutional idea of separation of powers?

4. In what ways did colonists protest what they believed to be unjust taxation?

5. What was the overall cause of the French and Indian War?

6. These laws were passed in an effort to punish the colonies for the Boston Tea Party. What were they called?

7. What conflict was brought to an end with the Treaty of Paris 1763?

8. What organization kept the colonies informed of British atrocities throughout the colonies in an effort to build a sense of unity?

9. Washington retrained and kept his army alive without proper food or shelter at what winter camp?

10. In what month do we celebrate our independence?

11. What was the last major battle of the Revolution, resulting in a Colonial victory against the British and Cornwallis?

12. What American commanded the Continental army?

13. What founding father served as ambassador/diplomat to France?

14. What daring move by Washington occurred in freezing weather to attack Trenton during the night of December the 24th/25th?

15. What person was the first to openly encourage Americans to embrace independence as a natural right by writing a pamphlet?

16. How did the geography of Yorktown influence the outcome of the battle?

17. Why did the colonists react so negatively to laws passed by Parliament; like the stamp act, the tea act, and the Proclamation of 1763?

18. How would you describe General Washington as a military leader?

19. What two political philosophers of the Enlightenment influenced the Founding Fathers?

20. How did France help America during the Revolution? (name 3 ways)

21. What action did the British take as a result of the Boston Tea Party?

22. What territory was gained by the U.S. as a result of the Treaty of Paris 1783?

23. What Frenchman was able to provide his military expertise to the Americans?

24. Colonists were restricted from where as a result of the Proclamation of 1763?

25. What was the Great Awakening? Why was it significant?

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