U.S. History STAAR ( State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness) Practice Test

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Which of the following phrases refers to a signal of British troop movement?

"One if by land, two if by sea"
"A call to arms"
"The road to freedom"
"The midnight ride"

The correct answer is: "One if by land, two if by sea"

The phrase "One if by land, two if by sea" is famously associated with Paul Revere's midnight ride during the American Revolution. This signal indicated how the British troops were approaching: one lantern would be hung to signal an overland march, while two lanterns would indicate that the troops were coming by sea across the Charles River. This effective communication was crucial for alerting the colonial militia and Patriots in advance of the British movement, allowing them to organize and prepare for the confrontation. The other phrases do not specifically indicate troop movement in the same way; they relate more broadly to the themes of revolution and independence.