American Revolution Test

In what ways did women help support the American Revolution war effort? Select all that apply.

• Went back to Great Britain

• Sewed uniforms

• Boycotted the war

• Worked on family farms

• Worked as nurses

What reason did some Native Americans have for joining the British army during the American Revolution?

• They wanted to go to England.

• They were angry at the British.

• They wanted their lands back.

• They wanted to become colonists.

Which statement best describes the role of African slaves during the American Revolution?

• They did not fight in the American Revolution.

• They only fought on the Patriot's side.

• They only fought on the Loyalist's side.

• They fought on both sides in the American Revolution.

What did women, Native Americans, and African slaves have in common during the American Revolution?

• They were not affected by the war.

• They all were promised freedom if they fought.

• They were all affected in some way.

• They were all Loyalists during the war.

Which of the following was not a political factor of the Revolutionary War?

• Paying taxes on goods

• The Declaration of Independence

• Parliament passing laws

• Repealing the Stamp Act

How did the passage of the Articles of Confederation help to lead to the formation of the US government?

• It created multiple branches of government to distribute power.

• It was a weak government and thereby led to the creation of the Constitution.

• It caused the Americans to decide to go to war against England.

• It promoted electing a new president in the colonies.

In the Declaration of Independence, what is the main purpose of government according to Thomas Jefferson?

• To make laws for all people

• To deny people their rights

• To protect the rights of all people

• To control the actions of all people

If you wanted to see a statement about the natural rights of all Americans, what document would be best for you to consult?

• The Federalist Papers

• The Mayflower Compact

• The Articles of Confederation

• The Declaration of Independence

If your teacher assigned you a research project on the sequence of events that led to the establishment of the US as a democratic republic, which set of terms would you need to research?

• Continental Congress, The Articles of Confederation and The US Constitution

• The Indian Removal Act, The Trail of Tears, and the Dawes Plan

• The Stamp Act, The Intolerable Acts, and The Boston Massacre

• The Missouri Compromise, Slavery and Abolition and the Election of 1860

Why would South Carolina join the other states during the Revolutionary War?

• South Carolina wanted to stay a British colony

• South Carolina wanted to become a country

• South Carolina wanted to gain independence from Britain

• South Carolina wanted to grow cotton