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Worksheets8th SC History American Revolution
Total questions: 42
Worksheet time: 21mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
The king punished Boston for the Boston Tea Party by passing the :
a)
Intolerable Acts
b)
Sugar Act
c)
Stamp Act
d)
Townshend Acts
2.
Which of the following is an example of Patriots (Americans who supported the Continental Army) engaging in a violent battle against Loyalists (Americans who supported the Royal Army)?
a)
The Battle of Camden
b)
The Battle of King's Mountain
c)
The Battle of Fort Sullivan
d)
The Battle of Cowpens
3.
British commander Banastre Tarleton was known as "Bloody Tarleton" after he killed American captives. The colonists got their revenge when Tarleton was defeated by General Morgan at the:
a)
Battle at Eutaw Springs
b)
Battle of King's Mountain
c)
Battle of Cowpens
d)
Battle of Camden
4.
When did the "Shot heard around the world " occur?
a)
October 10, 1855
b)
April 19, 1775
c)
December 21, 1955
d)
May 22, 1588
5.
The colonial response to British attempts to tax without their consent was summarized in the slogan:
a)
"Don't tread on me."
b)
"Live free or die."
c)
"No taxation without representation."
d)
"No, no not a cent for tribute."
6.
The two major patriot victories in South Carolina were:
a)
Cowpens and Camden
b)
Kings Mountain and Charles Town
c)
Camden and Fort Moultrie
d)
Kings Mountain and Cowpens
7.
After violent protests by the American colonies, the British Parliament decided to repeal the Stamp Act in 1766. Soon after, the Parliament passed the Townshend Duties, which once again angered the colonists. What were the Townshend Duties?
a)
A pledge to the King of England that had to be recited by the American colonists at all public gatherings.
b)
Taxes on paint, paper, glass, lead, tea, and other items imported into the colonies.
c)
Jobs or specific tasks that the colonists were assigned by the British government.
d)
A curfew that existed in every town with a population of over 1,000 (colonists could only be on the streets during daylight hours).
8.
The Declaration of Independence was adopted on July 4, 1776. Which of the following describes the primary purpose of the Declaration?
a)
To lift morale in the colonies and convince Loyalists to take up arms against Britain.
b)
To lay the foundation for the democratic government of the United States of America.
c)
To give King George III one final chance at peaceful negotiations before the American Revolution began.
d)
To explain that the colonies wish to sever ties with the British government and to give the reasons why.
9.
One of the major reasons why the English government raised taxes in the colonies during the middle of the 18th century was:
a)
to help pay for the French and Indian War.
b)
pay for custom officials.
c)
to pay expenses for the King of England.
d)
to demonstrate their political power over the colonies
10.
Patriots in South Carolina tended to live where? b. c. d. the Piedmont
a)
the Back Country
b)
the Low Country
c)
the Sandhills
d)
the Peidmont
11.
Which of the following statements is true about the battles of the American Revolution that took place in North and South Carolina?
a)
Several battles were fought in the Carolinas even after the British surrendered because colonists in the area did not know that the war was over.
b)
The majority of the fighting in the Carolinas took place during the Southern Campaign of 1780 and 1781.
c)
no battles were actually fought in the Carolinas.
d)
Several key battles were fought in the Carolinas at the beginning of the war, but after 1778 all of the battles were fought in the Northern colonies.
12.
Who was the famous South Carolina patriot the movie "The Patriot" portrays?
a. Andrew Pickens b. Thomas Sumter c. Francis Marion d. William Moultrie
a. Andrew Pickens b. Thomas Sumter c. Francis Marion d. William Moultrie
a)
Andrew Pickens
b)
Thomas Sumter
c)
Francis Marion
d)
William Moultrie
13.
When the Stamp Act was passed in 1765, Christopher Gadsden led a group of Rebels in Charleston who protested the tax and other abuses of the British Parliament. The name of Gadsden's group was:
a)
The House of Burgesses
b)
Daughters of the American Revolution
c)
Sons of Liberty
d)
The Continental Congress
14.
Who was called the Wizard Owl?
a)
Andrew Pickens
b)
Francis Marion
c)
Thomas Jefferson
d)
Thomas Sumter
15.
One of the major disasters of the Southern Campaign was the Battle of Camden. American forces were unprepared and were overwhelmed by the British Army. However, the battle did have one positive outcome. What was it?
a)
After the defeat, George Washington decided to put a new leader in charge of the Southern Campaign. He chose Nathanael Greene, who proved to be a great leader.
b)
During the battle, American forces captured a British officer who knew that the Royal Army had plans to invade Yorktown.
c)
Despite the victory, the British suffered so much during the battle that the Royal Army was never able to fully recover for the rest of the war.
d)
Prior to the battle, few people in South Carolina supported the war. The defeat was a "wake-up" call and motivated citizens to join the Continental Army.
16.
What fraction of colonists were patriots, loyalists, or did not care?
a)
1/8
b)
3/4
c)
2/3
d)
1/3
17.
Which of the following best describes the major contribution of militia troops (or partisan troops) during the American Revolution?
a)
They frustrated the British troops with surprise attacks and guerilla warfare.
b)
They spied on British troops and gave the Colonial Army critical information.
c)
They overpowered the British Regulars in several major battles throughout the war.
d)
They gave civilians frequent updates about what was going on in the war.
18.
The Declaration of Independence was primarily written by:
a)
Thomas Jefferson
b)
Benjamin Franklin
c)
James Madison
d)
King George III
19.
Which of the following best describes a "militia" or "partisan" soldier? a.
a)
A person who is forced to fight for the army, but does not agree with the cause.
b)
A person who travels with the army and performs various duties, but does not carry an actual weapon.
c)
A person who claims to be loyal to one side, but is actually spying for the opposing side.
d)
A person who is trained to fight as a soldier, but is not part of the regular army.
20.
How many men from South Carolina signed the Declaration of Independence?
a)
5
b)
6
c)
4
d)
3
21.
Who was the king of England during the American Revolution? a. George II b. George III c.
a)
George II
b)
George III
c)
George IV
d)
Charles II
22.
The American colonists began to think seriously about fighting for their independence after reading Thomas Paine's Common Sense. What was this influential document?
a)
An interview with Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, and Benjamin Franklin that was conducted by Thomas Paine.
b)
A pamphlet designed to motivate the American people to declare independence.
c)
A personal letter addressed to King George III.
d)
A journal of Thomas Paine's dealings with the British Parliament.
23.
Why was the British capture of Charleston in 1780 such a major blow for the American colonists?
a)
The American colonists had not expected the British Army to launch an attack on Charleston.
b)
Charleston served as a major port, and it was the most important city in the colonies south of Philadelphia.
c)
When Charleston was captured, all of the armies of North and South Carolina had no choice but to surrender.
d)
The majority of the Colonial army was stationed in Charleston.
24.
Which South Carolinian worked alongside Francis Marion in using guerrilla tactics to attack and harass British forces in the Revolutionary War?
a)
Thomas Sumter
b)
William Jasper
c)
Thomas Heyward
d)
Thomas Lynch
25.
The South Carolina hero who rescued the flag during the Battle of Fort Moultrie was:
a)
Thomas Sumter
b)
William Greene
c)
William Jasper
d)
Christopher Gadsden
26.
The flag of South Carolina features the silhouette of a palmetto tree. The palmetto tree became famous in South Carolina when British cannon balls bounced safely off of its soft wood during this battle:
a)
The Battle of Cowpens
b)
The Battle of King's Mountain
c)
The Battle of Fort Moultrie
d)
The Battle of Camden
27.
The commander of the Loyalist troops at King's Mountain who was a major threat to Back Country settlers was:
a)
Henry Clinton
b)
Horatio Gates
c)
Patrick Ferguson
d)
Lord Cornwallis
28.
Which of the following men served as South Carolina's president of the Second Continental Congress during the American Revolution?
a)
Christopher Gadsden
b)
John Rutledge
c)
John Mathews
d)
Henry Laurens
29.
What treaty ends the War of Independence?
a)
Treaty of Rome
b)
Treaty of Utrecht
c)
Treaty of London
d)
Treaty of Paris
30.
On June 15, 1775, the Colonial Congress formed the Continental Army and named George Washington the commander-in-chief. As a Virginian, Washington helped unite both the northern or southern colonies in the war. He was also chosen because:
a)
He was a man of dignified character and had more experience than other American soldiers.
b)
He was extremely radical and aggressive, which was the only way to fight the British.
c)
He didn't believe in an organized army, and decided to use primarily militia troops to fight the British.
d)
He had a history of clashing with the British and a personal hatred for the King of England.
31.
All of these South Carolinian were signers of the Declaration of Independence except
a)
Edward Rutledge
b)
George Mason
c)
Thomas Lynch, Jr
d)
Thomas Heyward, Jr
32.
Charles Town's Christopher Gadsden helped to organize the _____________ in the 1770's.
a)
Loyalists
b)
Gadsdenities
c)
Red Shirts
d)
Sons of Liberty
33.
The last major battle fought by George Washington's Continental Army was the:
a)
Battle of Saratoga
b)
Battle of Yorktown
c)
Battle of Long Island
d)
Battle of Trenton
34.
Which of the following is not one of the Intolerable Acts of 1774?
a)
The closing of the Port of Boston
b)
The mandatory quartering of British soldiers
c)
The right to ban all town meetings by the governor
d)
The increased taxation on all exported goods from Boston
35.
The image below was one the required depictions to be placed on newspapers and other documents by the Stamp Act in 1765. What was the purpose of the Stamp Act?
a)
To indicate British approval on official government documents
b)
To prevent fraudulent newspapers being printed in the colonies
c)
To produce revenue for Britain through taxation on the colonists
d)
To encourage colonist to remain faithful to their royal allegiance
36.
Which of the following unalienable human rights were not defined in the Declaration of Independence?
a)
right to liberty
b)
right to be free of taxation
c)
right to life
d)
right to pursue happiness
37.
Describes the relationship between a colony sending raw materials to the mother country in return for goods and products
a)
Mercantilism
b)
Stamp Act
c)
Colonial Grievances
d)
Boston Tea Party
38.
Why does the Declaration of Independence use the word “unalienable” to describe the rights listed in the preamble?
a)
The writers wanted to communicate they felt they were not recognized as British citizens
b)
These rights were thought of as basic rights given to any human being.
c)
These rights can only be established by loyalty to their local governing body.
d)
These rights should not be transferred to did not live in the American colonies.
39.
British tax imposed on newspapers and other printed colonial documents
a)
Stamp Act
b)
Treaty of Paris
c)
Colonial Grievances
d)
Battle of Saratoga
40.
This event broke tensions between the colonist and the British troops where shots were fired. Crispus Attucks was the first to be killed.
a)
Lexington and Concord
b)
Boston Tea Party
c)
Boston Massacre
d)
Bloody Valentine
41.
What was this poster's meaning?
a)
The Colonies needed to be united
b)
Serpents can grow back together
c)
Colonies need to be independent
d)
Ben Franklin didn't know why he made this
42.
What happen event occurred at Lexington and Concord?
a)
Sugar Act
b)
Signing of the Declaration of Independence
c)
Mercantilism
d)
The first shots fired of the American Revolution
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