WorksheetsQ2 Benchmark Review
Total questions: 41
Worksheet time: 5hrs 46mins
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1.
The colonists were upset with the new taxes that Great Britain passed before the American Revolution
(Hint: Think about the colonists slogan "no taxation without representation")
(Hint: Think about the colonists slogan "no taxation without representation")
a)
a. The colonists felt that the British were trying to take over businesses.
b)
The colonists felt they should have representation in Britain's government so they could give their opinion about taxes
c)
c. The colonists felt the taxes were too high and could not pay them
d)
d. The colonists felt taxes were only for people in Great Britain
2.
Which of these events played an important role in causing the American Revolution?
(hint: think about the event that led to the King George charging the colonists taxes)
(hint: think about the event that led to the King George charging the colonists taxes)
a)
the French and Indian War
b)
b. the War of 1812
c)
c. Indian rebellions in the Ohio Territory
d)
d. slavery
3.
Why did the Sons of Liberty dress up as Native Americans and dump tea in the Boston Harbor?
a)
To protest and fight back against taxes on tea
b)
b. To celebrate 4th of July
c)
To celebrate their American Revolution victory over the British
d)
d. To protest against the Declaration of Independence
4.
How did the Boston Tea Party lead to the start of the American Revolution war?
a)
King George III was angry about the British tea being dumped into the Boston Harbor
b)
b. The American colonists refused to pay back the money for the tea they dumped into the harbor
c)
c. The King and the colonists felt like they could not solve their problems with taxes and that a war was the only way to work this out
d)
d. all of the above
5.
The Daughters of Liberty boycotted and protested against taxes by making their own cloth and clothes instead of buying it from the British. This action led to the
a)
a. King George III decided to get rid of all taxes
b)
King George III and the British government allowed the colonists to have a say about taxation
c)
c. The British store owners who sold cloth and clothes lost money because American colonists were not buying from them
d)
Nothing changed
6.
This group was organized by Samuel Adams to fight back against King George III and the British government
a)
the Tories
b)
b. the Loyalists
c)
the Know-Nothings
d)
d. the Sons of Liberty
7.
The French and Indian War cost King George III and Great Britain a lot of money. To help pay for the war, the American colonists were ordered to
a)
a. give up their food
b)
b. work for free
c)
become a part of the Army
d)
d.pay taxes on certain items
8.
Snowballs and other objects thrown at the British soldiers in Boston ended with 5 colonists being killed. This event was called
a)
a. Boston Tea Party
b)
b.Boston Massacre
c)
c. Boston Party
d)
d.Boston Parliament
9.
Why were the colonists so angry about "taxation without representation?"
a)
a The colonists wanted to pay taxes on stamps and tea
b)
b. The colonists had no representation in Parliament (British government)
c)
c. The colonists fought to write the Declaration of Independence
d)
d. The colonists were loyal to the British and wanted to keep them happy
10.
Use the map to answer the question. The letter X on the map represents which city in Pennsylvania?(Hint: Think about where the Declaration of Independence and the US Constitution was written)Standard: SS4G1b
a)
a. New York City
b)
b. Philadelphia
c)
c. Erie Canal
d)
Boston
11.
Use the map to answer the question. The letter X on the map represents which city? (Hint: this is close to the Battle of Saratoga was fought)Standard: SS4G1b.
a)
a. New York City
b)
b. Philadelphia
c)
c. Boston
12.
I know not what course others may take but as for me; give me liberty or give me death!”
- 1775
Which famous American made this statement in his speeches against King George III and the British?
- 1775
Which famous American made this statement in his speeches against King George III and the British?
a)
a. Patrick Henry
b)
b. Benjamin Franklin
c)
c. Thomas Jefferson
d)
d. Samuel Adams
13.
He was the leader of Great Britain who charged colonists' taxes in order to pay for the French and Indian War.
a)
a. King George III
b)
b. Thomas Jefferson
c)
c. Benjamin Franklin
d)
d. Patrick Henry
14.
Thomas Jefferson
· Patrick Henry
· John Adams
· Benjamin Franklin
What do all of these leaders have in common?
· Patrick Henry
· John Adams
· Benjamin Franklin
What do all of these leaders have in common?
a)
a. They were generals during the American Revolution.
b)
b. They all signed the Declaration of Independence.
c)
c. They all agreed that Patriots should fight for their freedom from King George III and Great Britain
15.
Which of these BEST describes Thomas Jefferson's role in the American Revolution?
a)
a. He was one of Washington's best generals.
b)
He defeated Cornwallis to end the war.
c)
He was the author of the U.S. Constitution.
d)
He was the main author/writer of the Declaration of Independence.
16.
These men were the Founding Fathers of the United States AND were a part of the team that helped Thomas Jefferson to write the Declaration of Independence.
a)
a. George Washington and Patrick Henry
b)
b. Thomas Jefferson and Paul Revere
c)
John Adams and Ben Franklin
d)
d. George Washington and Samuel Adams
17.
Benedict Arnold was known as a traitor(spy) because he switched from the American to the British Army during the American Revolution.
In which of the following scenarios MIGHT a person be called a Benedict Arnold?
In which of the following scenarios MIGHT a person be called a Benedict Arnold?
a)
a. A person who leaves his or her job and finds a new job
b)
b. A person changes his or her mind more than one time
c)
c. A player tries his or her hardest to help his or her team win the game
d)
d. A player who intentionally causes his or her team to lose the game so that the other team can win
18.
How did Paul Revere play a major role during the American Revolution?
a)
a. He rode through Lexington, Massachusetts to warn the militia and minutemen that the British were coming by sea
b)
He dumped tea into the Boston Harbor during the Boston Tea Party
c)
c. He drew pictures of the situation that was taking place during war
19.
Who was chosen to be the commander of the American Army during the American Revolution because American colonists trusted and believed in him?
a)
a. George Washington
b)
b. Paul Revere
c)
Samuel Prescott
d)
d. William Dawes
20.
Why were the Black Regiments (slave soldiers) an important group during the American Revolution war?
a)
a. They attacked their owners to earn their freedom
b)
b. They served as soldiers for the British and American armies during the war
c)
c. They tried to overtake the British and the American armies to gain their freedom
21.
Who is known as the "father" of the Constitution?
a)
a. George Washington
b)
b. George Mason
c)
c. John Adams
d)
d. James Madison
22.
Why is James Madison known as the "Father of the Constitution?"
a)
a. He wrote the first draft of the Constitution and had constitution writing experience
b)
b. He knew more about government than anyone else.
c)
c. He was the oldest delegate to the Constitutional Convention.
d)
d. He was well prepared to lead the discussion at the convention.
23.
The American Revolutionary war was ___________ the American colonists and England.
a)
a. between
b)
b. soldiers
c)
c. government
d)
rights
24.
This American victory was the turning point in the American Revolutionary war and encouraged the French to join forces with the American/Continental army.
(Turning point is a big change in a situation)
(Turning point is a big change in a situation)
a)
a. Battle of Saratoga
b)
b. Battle of Yorktown
c)
c. Battle of Bunker Hill
d)
d. Battle of Lexington and Concord
25.
Which one of these is an advantage or reason that helped the American patriots defeat Great Britain in the American Revolution War?
a)
a. They knew all of the possible hideouts to surprise the British and attack them (forests, woods, behind stone walls, etc)
b)
got help from French soldiers thanks to Ben Franklin
c)
strong leadership from men like George Washington
d)
d. all of the above
26.
How were the American/Continental army able to defeat the British during the first Battle of Lexington and Concord?(hint: It had to do with hiding places)
a)
a. By firing on them from behind stone walls and trees in the woods.
b)
b. By challenging the British to them for a battle
c)
c. By warning the British that they were going to attack them
27.
Why was Boston so important during the first battle of the American Revolutionary War?
a)
a. It was the where King George III was born
b)
b. It was where the Boston Massacre and Boston Tea Party occurred
c)
It was where the first shot was fired when the Battle of Lexington and Concord started
d)
It was where the American Revolutionary war ended
28.
At the end of the American Revolution war, the Treaty of Paris was signed in 1783. What was the MOST important thing that the American colonists gained from this agreement?
a)
a. Americans gained their independence(freedom) from Great Britain
b)
b. Americans decided to keep King George III as their leader
c)
c. Americans decided to say that Great Britain won the war
d)
d. Nothing was gained from the signed agreement
29.
If a soldier traveled from Saratoga, New York and headed to Yorktown, Virginia, which direction would they travel?
(draw a compass rose and label it N, S, E, and W to help you answer this question)
(draw a compass rose and label it N, S, E, and W to help you answer this question)
a)
a. North
b)
b. South
c)
c. East
d)
d. West
30.
What was the main reason why the leaders of the Continental Congress wrote the Declaration of Independence?
a)
a. To make an agreement with King George III
b)
b. To ask the king for their independence and to start a new country
c)
c. To ask for a spot in Great Britain's government
d)
d. to become one country with Great Britain
31.
The Declaration of Independence said, “All men are created equal.” To colonists this meant?
a)
a. Only certain people should have freedom
b)
b. The American colonists were just as important as the king
c)
c. The thirteen colonies wanted to remain independent.
d)
d. George Washington was a great leader during the Revolution
32.
Who is MOST responsible for writing the Declaration of Independence?
a)
George Washington
b)
b. Richard Lee
c)
c. Benjamin Franklin
d)
d. Thomas Jefferson
33.
The Declaration of Independence says that people have the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
Which statement BEST describes the meaning of this natural right?
Which statement BEST describes the meaning of this natural right?
a)
a. People can choose which laws to follow
b)
b. People are free and can make their own choices.
c)
c. People are promised that they will live for a long time.
d)
d. People will have their wants and needs met by the government.
34.
The second part of the Declaration of Independence was a list of complaints (grievances) against King George III. One example of a complaint was
a)
a. King George III allowed colonists to serve in British government
b)
b. British soldiers were friendly toward the colonists
c)
c. King George III forcing colonists' to buy British tea only
35.
How was the Declaration of Independence a response to tyranny (mean treatment) and the abuse of power by King George III?
a)
a. The first part listed basic rights that everyone has and the right to fight back against bad government.
b)
b. The second part were a list of complaints against King George III, for example, charging them taxes without representation
c)
c. it was the final try to get King George III to change his mean and cruel ways
36.
Which of the following weaknesses in the Articles of Confederation does this picture represent?
a)
a. no common currency (money)
b)
b. no executive branch
c)
c. no power to tax
d)
one vote for each state
37.
Why was this first U.S. government so weak?
a)
a. King George III was still in charge of USA
b)
b. Americans were afraid to give their new government too much power because it would remind them of King George III and British rule.
c)
c. The American army did not win their independence from Great Britain and King George III
38.
What is ONE reason Americans wanted to change the Articles of Confederation?
a)
a. They opposed the Land Ordinance of 1785.
b)
b. They didn't want the government to have 3 branches of government.
c)
c. National government was weak, state government had too much power, states were not working together, and there was no leader.
d)
d. State government was weak and unsuccessful.
39.
As the 55 delegates (representatives) worked on writing the US Constitution, how did they fix the problem of states' rights?
a)
a) the state governments would remain more powerful than the national government
b)
b) the national government would remain weak
c)
c)the new federal system would allow the national and state governments to SHARE power
40.
The delegates debated, discussed, and argued about the number of votes each state would get. Eventually, the Great Compromise was created to solve that problem.
What was the Great Compromise?
What was the Great Compromise?
a)
a) Each state would continue to get only vote.
b)
b) Congress was divided into two houses: the Senate and the house of Representatives
41.
The delegates argued, discussed, and debated about how slaves would be counted as part of the population. They created the 3/5s Compromise. What is the 3/5s Compromise?
a)
a) For every five slaves, three of them would be counted as free people
b)
For every three slaves, five of them would be counted as free people.
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