Revolutionary War Quiz

Who was the author of the pamphlet Common Sense?

  

• Thomas Paine

• Thomas Jefferson

•      John Locke

•    Benjamin Franklin

Which document is correctly paired with its author?

• George Washington — Virginia Bill of Rights

• John Hancock — United States Constitution

• Thomas Jefferson — Declaration of Independence

•      Thomas Paine — Articles of Confederation

The idea of natural rights is best defined as rights:

• given to citizens but not to non-citizens. 

• that are made into laws by government. 

• that governments cannot take away. 

• to a place to live and a place to work. 

"We hold these truths to be self-evident: That all men are created equal; that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights; that among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness."

The passage above comes from the 

•   Articles of Confederation.

•      Constitution

•    Declaration of Independence.

• Mayflower Compact.

The cause of the French and Indian War was:

•   a massacre of Native Americans by the French

• the capture of Quebec in Canada.

• France and Britain’s rivalry in North America.

• the Proclamation of 1763.

  Which statement represents one of the main ideas in the Declaration of Independence?

• Americans cannot afford to pay high British taxes.

• People have a right to rebel against an unjust government.

• The power of the president must be limited by the legislative and judicial branches.

• The United States needs a strong central government.

According to John Locke, people formed governments to

 

• A.    control native populations.

• B.    protect their natural rights.

• C.    shield their money from taxes.

• D. wage war against other countries

Which statement most accurately expresses the main idea of this political cartoon from the 1750s?

 

• A.    Any colony that does not unite will be attacked.

• B.    Colonies cannot survive unless they are united.

• C.    Colonies that do not unite are not loyal.

• D.    Each colony should maintain its independence.

Benjamin Franklin convinced which of the following countries to lend military support to the American army during the American Revolution?

 

• A.    France

• B.    Portugal

• C.    Russia

• D.    Spain

George Washington played an important role during the American Revolution while serving as

 

• A.    Ambassador to France.

• B.    Attorney general for the colonies.

• C.    General of the American (Continental) army.

• D.    President of the Continental Congress.