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WorksheetsThe Revolutionary War
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 6mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
This famous poet was the first African American woman published.
a)
Deborah Sampson
b)
Phillis Wheatley
c)
Martha Washington
d)
Crispus Attucks
2.
This African American was the first victim of the American Revolution.
a)
Crispus Attucks
b)
Peter Salem
c)
Edward Hector
d)
James Forten
3.
What do you think would make a Patriot soldier keep fighting even under terrible conditions like the ones they faced when crossing the Delaware?
a)
They were inspired by General Washington and believed in their cause for freedom.
b)
The weather might be bad, but they had nothing better to do.
c)
They were forced to by law.
d)
They knew that the Hessians were on their way to attack if they didn't act first.
4.
To fight the Battle of Trenton, Washington and his troops had to cross the _____________.
a)
Delaware River
b)
Trenton River
c)
Sahara Desert
d)
Washington Desert
5.
The ________ helped the Americans win the Revolutionary War against the British.
a)
Chinese and Japanese
b)
Floridians and Irish
c)
French and some free Africans
d)
Indians and Mexicans
6.
What is another word for monarch?
a)
president
b)
senator
c)
governor
d)
ruler
7.
Deborah Sampson dressed up like a man because _______.
a)
Women's clothing was uncomfortable.
b)
She wanted to ride horses.
c)
Women weren’t allowed to be soldiers.
d)
She didn’t have any shoes to match her dress.
8.
Which of the following statements is true?
a)
The Americans won every Revolutionary War battle but lost the war.
b)
The Americans lost every Revolutionary War battle but still won the war.
c)
The Americans lost some battles during the Revolutionary War but still won the war.
d)
The British won every Revolutionary War battle but lost the war.
9.
George Washington was commander of the _______.
a)
Continental Army
b)
American Marines
c)
British Navy
d)
Delaware River Men
10.
Why was George Washington reluctant (unsure or doubtful about) to lead the Continental Army?
a)
He had never led an army before.
b)
He was unsure if anyone could beat the British.
c)
He didn't believe it was right to fight for freedom.
d)
He was dying from a disease and didn't want anyone to know.
11.
During a lively history class, Arjun asked, "Who was the brilliant writer whose words inspired George Washington's troops?"
a)
William Shakespeare
b)
Thomas Paine
c)
Thomas Jefferson
d)
J.R.R. Tolkien
12.
This song was used by both sides in the Revolutionary War to make fun of the other side.
a)
Pop Goes the Weasel
b)
Here We Go 'Round the Mulberry Bush
c)
Ring Around the Rosie
d)
Yankee Doodle
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