
American Revolution Pretest
Authored by David Brooks
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8th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A direct cause of the American Revolution was...
losing the French and Indian War
the repeal of the Stamp Act by England
the need for more farmland to the west
being taxed by England without representation
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
The Colonists were unhappy with Great Britain. Which resulted from this unhappiness?
They fought for freedom during the American Revolution
They fought the government for women’s rights to vote in elections
They fought for the control of land owned by the American Indians
They fought to gain civil rights for all minorities in the United States
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
At the beginning of the Revolutionary War, the Americans had the advantage of having
a strong navy
experienced troops
motivation for independence
highly paid soldiers
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
This was a disadvantage for the British army
Strong Navy
War fought in America
Large Population
Experienced Army
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
What was the name for the colonial military force created to fight the British?
Mercenaries
Redcoats
Hessian Army
Continental Army
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
Colonists who supported the British were known as
Patriots
Loyalists
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
As a result of the Revolutionary War, the British agreed to
recognize the United States as a British colony.
Recognize the United States as a free and independent nation
allow Americans to have representatives in Parliament
seek new allies against the United States
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