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WorksheetsRevolutionary War Era
Total questions: 58
Worksheet time: 54mins
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Class
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1.
Which of the following best explains colonists' anger leading up to the Revolutionary War?
a)
"The King has imposed taxes upon us without representation."
b)
"The King has interfered with our ability to trade with France and Spain"
c)
"The King has destroyed our relationship with Native Americans"
d)
"The King forced us to create self-governments"
2.
What role did George Washington play in the Revolutionary Era?
a)
President of the United States
b)
Commander of the Continental Army
c)
Represented Virginia in the Continental Congress
d)
Petitioned the King to address colonial grievances
3.
What role did Thomas Jefferson play during the Revolutionary Era?
a)
President of the United States
b)
Purchased the Louisiana Territory
c)
Authored the Declaration of Independence
d)
Drafted an amendment abolishing slavery
4.
What role did the Marquis de Lafayette play during the Revolutionary Era?
a)
Defeated the British in naval combat in the Atlantic Ocean
b)
Frenchman that trained the American Army
c)
Spaniard who led attacks against the British in the South
d)
Financed the Continental Army
5.
What role did Crispus Attucks play in the Revolutionary Era?
a)
Was a spy for the Continental Army
b)
Carried Secret messages to George Washington
c)
Served as a soldier in the Army
d)
Was killed at the Boston Massacre
6.
What role did Haym Saloman play in the American Revolution?
a)
Helped finance the Continental Army
b)
Fought as a British soldier
c)
Served as a spy in the Army
d)
Authored the Declaration of Independence
7.
What role did James Armistead play in the Revolutionary Era?
a)
Served as a spy for the Continental Army
b)
Was killed at the Boston Massacre
c)
Was the author of the Declaration of Independence
d)
Defeated the British at sea
8.
What role did John Paul Jones play in the Revolutionary Era?
a)
Was a Naval commader who defeated the British at sea
b)
Was a spy working for the British Army
c)
Convinced France to support the Americans after Saratoga
d)
The first person killed at Lexington
9.
What role did Thomas Paine play during the Revolutionary Era?
a)
Wrote essays that convinced Americans to support independence
b)
Author of the Declaration of Independence
c)
Established a foreign alliance with Spain
d)
Defeated the British at the Battle of Yorktown
10.
Which of the following motivated American soldiers to endure the hardships of the Revolution?
a)
Freedom was worth dying for
b)
They hoped to create a trade alliance with Britain
c)
They knew that the British would reward them for their bravery
d)
The hoped to reap great rewards from their victory
11.
Why were taxes imposed on Colonists following the French and Indian War?
a)
To punish the colonists for fighting the French
b)
To finance future wars with Spain
c)
To pay a peace settlement to Native Americans
d)
To repay the debt from the war
12.
Which of the following means "hit and run surprise attacks"
a)
Blockade
b)
Guerrilla Tactics
c)
Minutemen
d)
Covert Operations
13.
Which of the following means "complaint"
a)
Mercantilism
b)
Blockade
c)
Grievance
d)
Treaty
14.
Which of the following was an act of civil disobedience?
a)
The Boston Massacre
b)
Lexington & Concord
c)
Boston Tea Party
d)
Declaration of Independence
15.
Which of the following was the turning point of the American Revolution?
a)
Skirmishes at Lexington and Concord
b)
Battle of Saratoga
c)
Treaty of Paris, 1783
d)
Battle of Yorktown
16.
Which of the following convinced France and Spain to ally with the Americans?
a)
Battle of Saratoga
b)
Battle of Yorktown
c)
Winter at Valley Forge
d)
Declaration of Independence
17.
Which of the following was the last major battle of the Revolution?
a)
Skirmishes at Lexington & Concord
b)
Battle of Saratoga
c)
Battle of Yorktown
d)
Battle of Trenton
18.
How did George Washington inspire soldiers to keep fighting the Revolutionary War?
a)
Reminded them they were fighting for freedom
b)
Provided economic support for their families
c)
Secured a peace treaty with the British for a month each year
d)
Provided essential supplies like food, shelter, and weapons
19.
Finish the sentence:
If you don't like your government, you have the right
If you don't like your government, you have the right
a)
To create a new one
b)
To break the law
c)
To protest tax laws
d)
To establish separatist churches
20.
What type of government was established by all 13 colonies?
a)
Theocratic Government
b)
Dictator Governments
c)
Militaristic Governments
d)
Self-Governments
21.
Why were France and Spain willing to support the Americans in the Revolutionary War?
a)
They believed in freedom from the rule of kings
b)
They wanted revenge for their defeat in the French and Indian War
c)
They believed they could profit from an independent U.S.
d)
They hoped to gain more land in North America
22.
Which of the following brought the Revolutionary War to an end?
a)
The Declaration of Independence
b)
The Treaty of Paris, 1783
c)
The Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo
d)
The Skirmishes at Lexington & Concord
23.
Which of the following years is associated with the Declaration of Independence?
a)
1607
b)
1776
c)
1787
d)
1861
24.
Which of the following was NOT a grievance listed in the Declaration of Independence?
a)
For keeping standing armies during times of peace
b)
For not respecting our tradition of self-government
c)
For imposing taxes without our consent
d)
For taking away valuable lands to profit from trade
25.
How did the Great Awakening lead to colonists challenging authority?
a)
Period of new ideas about the rights of individuals
b)
Believed that people had the right to create new churches
c)
Taught them to obey the King and his governors
d)
Established the principle of religious persecution
26.
How did the theories of John Locke contribute to colonial anger in the Revolutionary Era?
a)
Believed people had the right to create new governments when it failed to protect their rights
b)
Believed that taxation by all forms of government violated the people's rights
c)
Believed that loyalty to the Church of England infringed on religious freedom
d)
Believed that self-government had many flaws
27.
Salutary Neglect led to...
a)
Mercantilism
b)
Colonialism
c)
Self-Government
d)
Blockades
28.
Who would have said "No taxation without representation!"
a)
Patriot
b)
Loyalist
29.
Who would have said "We want independence from Britain!"
a)
Patriot
b)
Loyalist
30.
Who would have said "Our right to self-government must be protected!"
a)
Patriot
b)
Loyalist
31.
Which of the following countries supported the United States during the Revolutionary War?
a)
Netherlands
b)
France
c)
Britain
d)
Portugal
32.
Which of the following decisions was made by the Second Continental Congress?
a)
Separate from Britain
b)
Negotiate peace with Britain
c)
Become allies with Spain
d)
Enlist Native Americans
33.
According to the Declaration of Independence, the purpose of a government is -
a)
Protect the rights of individuals
b)
Provide strong military leadership
c)
Protect a nation from foreign invasions
d)
Ensure the stability of the economy
34.
Which battle secured foreign support from Spain and France?
a)
Concord
b)
Yorktown
c)
Trenton
d)
Saratoga
35.
Which of the following events was a test of patriot soldiers willingness to endure great hardship, like starvation, freezing, and lack of shelter?
a)
Lexington
b)
Valley Forge
c)
Yorktown
d)
Trenton
36.
Which of the following means "rights that cannot be taken away?"
a)
Legal Rights
b)
States' Rights
c)
Economic Rights
d)
Unalienable Rights
37.
Why was the Proclamation of 1763 issued by King George III?
a)
To prevent conflict with Russians
b)
To prevent conflict with Native Americans
c)
To prevent trade with the French
d)
To prevent settlement of a sensitive environment
38.
Which of the following authored the Declaration of Independence?
a)
Haym Solamon
b)
Benjamin Henry
c)
Thomas Paine
d)
Thomas Jefferson
39.
Which of the following's writings encouraged independence?
a)
Patrick Henry
b)
Benjamin Franklin
c)
Thomas Paine
d)
James Armistead
40.
Which of the following was an advantage the British had over the Americans?
a)
George Washington as a leader
b)
Help from France and Spain
c)
A larger army and navy
d)
Defending their homeland
41.
Why was the Massachusetts colony established?
a)
Quakers wanted a religious refuge
b)
Puritans wanted religious freedom
c)
Debtors needed a second chance
d)
Catholics wanted refuge from persecution
42.
Why was Jamestown established?
a)
To spread Christianity
b)
To compete with Spain
c)
For economic profit
d)
To trade with native Americans
43.
Which colonial region was dependent on slavery as a labor source?
a)
New England Colonies
b)
Middle Colonies
c)
Southern Colonies
d)
Backcountry
44.
Why was the colony of Pennsylvania established?
a)
To profit from trade with the Dutch
b)
To be a refuge for Quakers
c)
To establish a French military base
d)
To protect Catholics and Puritans
45.
Which of the following was the first to call for an end to slavery?
a)
Catholics
b)
Quakers
c)
Puritans
d)
Pilgrims
46.
The Virginia House of Burgesses, Mayflower Compact, and Fundamental Orders of Connecticut are all early examples of -
a)
Religious Freedom
b)
Economic Freedom
c)
Self-Government
d)
Religious Persecution
47.
Which of the following explains why colonists were angry with the British government leading up to the Revolutionary War?
a)
They felt their rights were not respected
b)
They wanted to own their own businesses
c)
They wanted religious freedom
d)
They wanted to trade with Spain and France
48.
Which of the following grievances was the MAIN COMPLAINT of colonists?
a)
Forcing us to pay taxes without voting on them
b)
Keeping a standing army during times of peace
c)
Not respecting our trade agreements
d)
Taking away religious freedom
49.
Which word best summarizes Thomas Paine's Common Sense?
a)
Mercantilism
b)
Independence
c)
Self-Government
d)
Loyalty
50.
What role did African Americans play in the Revolutionary War?
a)
They served as spies and soldiers for the Continental Army
b)
They were servants in the British Army
c)
They farmed in the South to provide supplies
d)
They built ships for the British navy
51.
Which battle marked the defeat of 1/3 of the British Army and secured support from foreign powers?
a)
Yorktown
b)
Lexington
c)
Concord
d)
Saratoga
52.
Which battle marked the defeat of the British on a peninsula in Virginia in 1781?
a)
Yorktown
b)
Saratoga
c)
Trenton
d)
Boston
53.
Which event is known as "The Shot 'Heard Round the World?"
a)
Lexington & Concord
b)
Saratoga
c)
Valley Forge
d)
Yorktown
54.
How did the Marquis de Lafayette aid the patriot cause?
a)
He led the Spanish army in attacks against the British
b)
He trained the American army and provided supplies
c)
He was a spy that delivered secret info on the British
d)
He wrote the Declaration of Independence
55.
Which of the following said "Give me liberty or give me death!"
a)
Thomas Jefferson
b)
George Washington
c)
Patrick Henry
d)
Benjamin Franklin
56.
The Treaty of Paris, 1783...
a)
Marked the final major battle of the Revolutionary War
b)
Forced the British to recognize American independence
c)
Was the turning point of the war after securing French aid
d)
Began the war with an alliance with Spain
57.
Which event would most likely have made American soldiers want to quit the Continental Army?
a)
Lexington & Concord
b)
Saratoga
c)
Valley Forge
d)
Yorktown
58.
Which of the following styles of fighting was favored by the patriots to effectively fight the powerful British army?
a)
Blockade
b)
Traditional
c)
Guerilla
d)
Blitz
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