Unit 3: Revolutionary Period Test Review

1. Colonists that remained devoted to the British government

• A. Patriots

• B. Loyalists

• C. Americans

• D. Democrats

Answer explanation

Loyalists were colonists who remained loyal to the British government during the American Revolution, opposing the Patriots who sought independence. Therefore, the correct answer is B. Loyalists.

2. American commander who turned traitor on the colonial army

• A. Jehu Grant

• B. John Adams

• C. Samuel Walker

• D. Benedict Arnold

Answer explanation

Benedict Arnold was an American commander during the Revolutionary War who famously defected to the British side, making him a notorious traitor in American history.

3. The new currency for U.S., but it quickly had no value

• A. Continental

• B. Duty

• C. Envoy

• D. Diplomater

Answer explanation

The Continental currency was issued by the Continental Congress during the American Revolution. It quickly depreciated and lost its value due to lack of backing and overproduction, making 'A. Continental' the correct answer.

4. Location British were blockaded and defeated, assured American independence

• A. Yorktown

• B. Princeton

• C. Trenton

• D. Valley Forge

Answer explanation

The Battle of Yorktown was a decisive victory for the American forces, leading to the surrender of British General Cornwallis. This defeat effectively assured American independence from British rule.

5. Introduction of the Declaration of Independence , the philosophy of the people

• A. Preamble

• B. Declaration of Rights

• C. Social Contract

• D. List of Grievances

Answer explanation

The correct answer is A. Preamble, as it introduces the Declaration of Independence and outlines the philosophy of the people regarding their rights and government, setting the stage for the document's purpose.

6. Authored by Thomas Paine, attacked loyalty to British king

• A. Common Sense

• B. Treaty of Paris

• C. Social Contract

• D. None of the Above

Answer explanation

The correct answer is A. Common Sense, a pamphlet by Thomas Paine that argued for American independence and criticized loyalty to the British monarchy, influencing public opinion during the Revolutionary War.

7. This British general had initial success against colonial army

• A. Jehu Grant

• B. Benedict Arnold

• C. John Burgoyne

• D. Deborah Sampson

Answer explanation

John Burgoyne was a British general known for his initial successes against the colonial army during the American Revolutionary War, particularly in the Saratoga campaign, making him the correct choice.

8. People who favored separation from Britain

• A. Patriots

• B. Loyalists

• C. Americans

• D. Democrats

Answer explanation

The correct answer is A. Patriots, as they were the individuals who supported independence from Britain, opposing British rule. Loyalists (B) remained loyal to the Crown, while Americans (C) and Democrats (D) are broader terms not specific to this context.

9. A slave who joined American forces and won freedom

• A. Jehu Grant

• B. Molly Pitcher

• C. John Burgoyne

• D. Deborah Sampson

Answer explanation

Jehu Grant was a slave who fought for the American forces during the Revolutionary War and earned his freedom as a result. The other options, like Molly Pitcher and Deborah Sampson, were not slaves, and John Burgoyne was a British general.

10. The section of the Declaration of Independence that claimed all people have natural rights

• A. Preamble

• B. Declaration of Rights

• C. Social Contract

• D. List of Grievances

Answer explanation

The Declaration of Rights section of the Declaration of Independence asserts that all people possess natural rights, emphasizing the fundamental principles of equality and liberty.