CKLA-U7 Vocabulary Assessment #1 [3/28/25]

During the American Revolution, military intelligence was "accurate." Choose the best definition for the word "accurate."

• without mistakes; having the right facts

• a fight or struggle for power or authority

• to challenge or fight against

• refusing to obey

During The American Revolution there was often "conflict" between the opposing sides. Choose the best definition for the word "conflict."

• to get rid of something

• a fight or struggle for power or authority

• too painful or hard to be accepted

• an insult or put-down

During the American Revolution, the colonist wanted to "confront" the British forces. Choose the best definition for the word "confront."

• to challenge or fight against

• absolutely necessary; extremely important

• a possible effect or result

• doubtful

During the American Revolution, one might have described the colonists' attitude towards British rule as "defiant." Choose the best definition for the word "defiant."

• refusing to obey

• freedom

• confidence, level of enthusiasm one feels

• an exchange of gases between the body and air

During the American Revolution, the colonists aimed to "eliminate" British rule. "Eliminate" means "to get rid of something."

• FALSE

• TRUE

During the American Revolution, "essential" items for soldiers included weapons like muskets and bayonets, ammunition, tools for cleaning and maintaining weapons, canteens, blankets, knapsacks, and personal items like clothing and cooking utensils. Choose the best definition for the word "essential."

• doubtful

• too painful or hard to be accepted

• a fight or struggle for power or authority

• absolutely necessary; extremely important

One "implication" of the American Revolution was that other countries began fighting for their own independence. Choose the best definition for the word "implication."

• refusing to obey

• confidence, level of enthusiasm one feels

• a possible effect or result that may take place in the future

• freedom

Living under King George’s strict rules became "intolerable" for many American colonists. Choose the best definition for the word "intolerable."

• too painful or hard to be accepted

• an exchange of gases between the body and air

• a large farm where cash crops are grown

• to challenge or fight against

During the American Revolution, some British soldiers began to "jeer" at the American colonists, mocking their ragged clothing and lack of training. The British soldiers "insulted or put down" the American colonists.

• TRUE

• FALSE

The American colonists believed they had the right to life, "liberty," and the pursuit of happiness. Choose the best definition for the word "liberty."

• to get rid of something

• doubtful

• refusing to obey

• freedom