WorksheetsUnit 3 - American Revolution
Total questions: 54
Worksheet time: 28mins
How did mercantilism policies create tension between Great Britain and the colonies?
By introducing indentured servistude to the middle colonies
By requiring colonists to enlist in the militasry
By limiting the amount of farmland each colonist could have
By preventing colonists from trading with most other foreign countries
These acts contributed to the start of the Revolutionary war by-
restricting colonial trade with American Indians
imposing regulation on colonial agriculture
angering colonists who believed that their civil liberties had been violated
punishing colonists for resisting the authority of parliament
The excerpt above reflects the dissatisfaction of the American colonists with the
political debated that took place at the Albany Convention
interference of Great Britian in the slave trade
economic consequences of the Great Awakening
economic policies imposed by Great Britain following the French and Indian War
The Continental Congress issued this commission to
Benedict Arnold
Alexander Hamilton
John Hancock
George Washington
Why is the Battle of Saratoga considered a turning point in the Revolutionary War?
The British victory extended the fighting for another year
The American defeat led many soldiers to desert the Continental army
The British defeat marked the beginning of a steady decline in British military superiority
The American victory convinced France, Spain, and The Netherlands to recognize and independent America and support them in war with Britain
What was one result of the Treaty of Paris 1783?
Great Britain recognized the United States as an independent country
Competing Seminole and Spanish claims in West Florida were resolved
The British navy agreed to stop pressing American sailors into service
British territory in eastern Canada was ceded to France
Which of the following best completes this excerpt?
Saratoga
Concord
Trenton
Yorktown
What are/were the first battle(s) of the American Revolution
Boston Massacre
Lexington & Concord
Bunker Hill
Yorktown
What was the last major battle of the Revolutionary War
Saratoga
Yorktown
Trenton
Bunker Hill
Valley Forge is important because
George Washington and his troops were able to fight off attacks by Native Americans
Winning the Battle raised the morale of the troops
Baron Von Steuben was able to train the colonial army as an effective fighting force
Washington read this to the troops at Valley Forge to
to inspire his troops
to convince loyalists to support independence
to persuade the British to give the colonies their independence
The Declaration of Independence was adopted in
May 4, 1783
April 4, 1775
July 4, 1776
August 2, 1776
After the Treaty of Paris 1783, the United States included
all British land south of Canada
the original 13 colonies, with the Ohio River Valley returned to France
the original 13 colonies; Spain received the former British lands west of the Appalachians
Which of the following is an example of civic virtue
Saving the neighbor's cat from a tree
Agreeing to serve on jury
Giving up something valuable or important to help your country
John Paul Jones
was Naval commander in the Revolutionary War
defeated the British at Yorktown
helped to finance the Revolution
Which of the following was not a British advantage during the Revolution?
Strong professional military
Wealth and power
Superior military leaders
Numerous European allies
This image shows
Washington crossing the Delaware to defeat British at Saratoga
Washington crossing the Delaware to defeat the Hessians at the Battle of Trenton
Cornwallis crossing the Chesapeake Bay on his way to Yorktown
During the Revolution, America received help from
France
Spain
Germany
Mexico
Hessians are
German mercenaries hired by the British
American loyalists who acted as spies for the British
British infantrymen
The Battle of Yorktown occurred in the state of (a)
Where was the Declaration of Independence written
Independence Hall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Independence Hall, New York, New York
Independence Hall, Boston, Massachusetts
Independence Hall, Charleston, South Carolina
Valley Forge was a winter encampment in
New York
Massachusetts
Pennsylvania
Virginia
First person to sign (very large) the Declaration of Independence
Thomas Jefferson
John Hancock
George Washington
Samuel Adams
Primary author of the Declaration of Independence
John Hancock
Benjamin Franklin
Thomas Jefferson
John Adams
At Yorktown, the last major battle of the revolution Cornwallis surrendered as he was surrounded by the American and French armies and blockaded by the French Navy
True
False
Washington's victory at Yorktown resulted in the
Treaty of Paris, 1763
Treaty of Ghent
Treaty of Versaille
Treaty of Paris, 1783
African American that made the midnight ride with Paul Revere; first African American elected to public office.
James Armistead
Crispus Attucks
Wentworth Cheswell
John Paul Jones
Spanish governor of Louisiana; kept the British from using the ports of New Orleans; protected American ships in the Gulf of Mexico.
Bernardo de Galvez
Marques de Lafayette
Mercy Otis Warren
John Paul Jones
Rights that you are born with and cannot be taken away
Unalienable Rights
Popular Sovereignty
Social Contract
Natural Rights
Locke argued that we had 3 main natural rights. What are they? (Select 3)
Life
Liberty
Pursuit of Happiness
Property
According to John Locke, if the government didn't protect the people's natural rights, what could the people do?
Overthrow the government
Petition the government for their rights
Nothing, the people don't have rights
Thomas Jefferson used John Locke's natural rights in which famous U.S. document?
U.S. constitution
Declaration of independence
English Bill of Rights
Magna Carta
Benjamin Franklin's highly popular collection of information, parables, and advice was called
Albany Plan of Union
French and Indian War
Treaty of Paris (1763)
Poor Richard's Almanack
This was the famous cartoon drawn by Ben Franklin which encouraged the colonies to join in fighting the British during the French and Indian War.
Poor Richard's Almanack
Join, or Die
Treaty of Paris
French and Indian War
Benjamin Franklin did all but
write Poor Richard's Almanac
Obtain a ship for John Paul Jones
Help to negotiate the Treaty of Paris, 1783
be elected president
Help arrange an alliance with France after the Battle of Saratoga
The Battle of Bunker Hill was actually fought where?
in Boston
on Brown's Hill
on Breed's Hill
in Philadelphia
What did they mean by "Don't fire til' you see the whites of their eyes?"
Shoot randomly at the enemies eyes
Fire only when they are close enough to hit the mark
Shoot over their heads and at those behind them
Shoot them in the eyes so they can't see
Which article of the treaty was the most important to the Americans?
(a)
George Washington crossed which river to attack the Hessians at Trenton?
Delaware River
Mississippi River
Missouri River
Princeton River
someone who is a patriot only when they are winning
sunshine patriot
huts
health
tyranny
A soldier who is there only when times are easy; not there during difficult times
health
valley forge
summer soldier
continental army
Devoting yourself to the success of your country/community
Civic Virtue
Civil Disobedience
Civic Pride
self-interest
French noble l who support the American during the war for Independence. Displayed civic virtue by using his own personal fortune to help supply and clothe the American army
Marquis de Lafaytte
Baron von Steuben
Bernardo de Galvez
James Armistead
Far away from supplies and fresh troops
Continental Advantage
British Advantage
Continental Disadvantage
British Disadvantage
Small, weak army and navy
Continental Advantage
British Advantage
Continental Disadvantage
British Disadvantage
Received help from France and Spain
Continental Advantage
British Advantage
Continental Disadvantage
British Disadvantage
Large, well trained army
Continental Advantage
British Advantage
Continental Disadvantage
British Disadvantage
Used “hit and run” guerilla tactics effectively
Continental Advantage
British Advantage
Continental Disadvantage
British Disadvantage
Hired German “Hessians” To increase army size
Continental Advantage
British Advantage
Continental Disadvantage
British Disadvantage
Motivated to fight to defend home, family and beliefs
Continental Advantage
British Advantage
Continental Disadvantage
British Disadvantage
Knowledge of geography; knows the land
Continental Advantage
British Advantage
Continental Disadvantage
British Disadvantage
