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WorksheetsCBA#2
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 17mins
Which of the following was the reason that Great Britain passed the Stamp Act?
Native Americans continued to attack colonial settlements
Great Britain was in debt from the French and Indian war.
King George wanted to keep France from conquering the colonies.
Parliament repealed the Quartering Act because it was hurting the colonial economy.
He served with honor and dignity in this role as General during the American Revolution.
Benjamin Franklin
Samuel Adams
John Adams
George Washington
What was the importance of the creation of the Declaration of Independence?
It was a letter to the King that asked him to forgive the colonies.
King George III wrote the letter giving the colonies Independence
It established reasons why the colonies wanted to be free from Great Britain.
It was a peace agreement between the colonies and Great Britain.
British colonists objected to the Proclamation of 1763 because they-
feared it would cause the Native Americans to attack them.
did not want to share contro lof the fur trade with France.
were annoyed with the limits that it placed on westward expansion.
wanted to be able to trade freely with foreign nations.
One idea listed in the Declaration of Indepedence that is still important today-
all people must vote
everyone must have a job.
everyone must join the military
all people are created equal.
Which of the following was a direct cause of the Boston Tea Party?
Passage of the Stamp Act
Colonists stealing from the Mohawk tribe.
Parliament issued the Intolerable Acts.
East India Company's monopoly on tea.
This Patriot was the main author of the Declaration of Independence.
John Adams
Thomas Jefferson
Samuel Adams
Nathan Hale
The tune "Yankee Doodle" was used during the French and Indian War to make fun of the colonial troops, but during the American Revolution the Continental Army-
was thrown in jail for singing it in front of the redcoats
preferred to sing the more poplular "Ride of Paul Rever" song
used it as a sense of pride to show patriotism
changed the words of the song to make fun of the Patriots
Disadvantages of Continental Army
They were fighting far from their homeland.
They outnumbered the British troops.
They relied on hired mercenaries to help them fight.
They didn't have proper uniforms.
What caused Washington to lead his men across the Delaware River on Christmas Night?
The weather conditions were favorable for an attack.
The Continental army had reliable transportation for troops.
Washington knew he could surprise the British.
Soldiers enlistment periods were up at the end of the year.
What was the name of the poem written about the Battle of Lexington and Concord?
Bravery of Washington
Midnight Ride of Paul Revere
First shots at Lexington
Surrender of the British
Who was most responsible for the actions in the Boston Tea Party?
Sons of Liberty
Commissioners of France
George Washington
Paul Revere
The Battle of ___________was a British victory even thought they lost 1/3 of their men.
Lexington and Concord
Trenton
Bunker Hill
Valley Forge
Which of the following revolutionary events closed Boston Harbor for all colonists?
Quartering Act
Townshend Act
Declaratory Act
Intolerable Acts
Many colonists were angered by the Proclamation of 1763 because it--
Took up too much land from Canada
Gave Florida to the French
Limited their freedom to move west
Encouraged raids by the Native Americans
This Patriot was the main author of the Declaration of Independence.
Samuel Adams
Benjamin Franklin
Thomas Jefferson
George Washington
What is the importance of Columbus Day?
Celebrates United States independence.
Celebrates the founding of North America
Celebrates the social and economic achievements of American workers.
Commemorates all the men and women who have died in military service for the United States.
