American Revolution Vocabulary Test

A formal complaint, problem, or concern over something that is unfair.

• Treaty

• Grievance

• Revolution

• Mercantilism

This significant document was created on July 4, 1776 by Thomas Jefferson that listed all the grievances of the colonists regarding King George's unfair treatment towards the colonies.

• American Revolution

• Treaty of Paris

• Articles of Confederation

• Declaration of Independence

The idea to rebel against government or authority. The movement for change.

• Revolution

• Treaty

• Grievance

• Taxation Without Representation

What is the economic system where trade is controlled to benefit the "Mother Country"?

• Grievance

• Treaty

• Mercantilism

• Revolution

What was the war between Great Britain and the colonies?

• American Revolution

• Articles of Confederation

• French and Indian War

• Intolerable Acts

What was the conflict between France and Great Britain over control of the Ohio River Valley?

• American Revolution

• Intolerable Acts

• Battle of Saratoga

• French and Indian War

What is an agreement between 2 or more countries that can include peace, alliances, or other shared philosophies and ideas?

• Grievance

• Revolution

• Treaty

• Mercantilism

What date is known as the United States' birthday?

• July 4th, 1492

• July 4th, 1607

• July 4th, 1776

• July 4th, 2018

Which term describes the biggest grievances shared by the colonists. The idea of paying money to someone without agreeing to the terms.

• Treaty of Paris

• Taxation Without Representation

• Grievance

• Revolution

Which law closed the Boston Harbor, allowed British soldiers to quarter in colonial homes, and removed Boston's government?

• Intolerable Act

• Sugar Act

• Stamp Act

• Class Act