AP®︎ US History: Topic 3.5 Practice Test
Prepare for your quiz, test, or the AP exam with focused practice questions on Topic 3.5 of AP US History – The American Revolution.
Questions List
Topic 3.5
Question 1 Easy
This question tests the following: KC-3.1.II.E
What was one reason the American colonies wanted independence from Britain?
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Topic 3.5: The American Revolution
Thematic Focus: America in the WorldWOR
Diplomatic, economic, cultural, and military interactions between empires, nations, and peoples shape the development of America and America’s increasingly important role in the world.
Learning Objective: Unit 3: Learning Objective E
Explain how various factors contributed to the American victory in the Revolution.
Historical Developments: KC-3.1.II.E
Despite considerable loyalist opposition, as well as Great Britain’s apparently overwhelming military and financial advantages, the Patriot cause succeeded because of the actions of colonial militias and the Continental Army, George Washington’s military leadership, the colonists’ ideological commitment and resilience, and assistance sent by European allies.