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Leading up to the Revolutionary War (EC)

Total questions: 6

Worksheet time: 2hrs 30mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The British military was led by...

a)

Thomas Gage

b)

Paul Revere

c)

Samuel Prescott

d)

Dr. Benjamin Church

2.

What factor allowed Patriot Militia to capture gunpowder from Portsmouth before Gage was able to take it?

a)

Dr. Benjamin Church betrayed the British to remain loyal to the Patriots

b)

Troops set up a blockade around Boston

c)

The British Military left their post due to faulty information from a spy.

d)

Winter weather delayed British ships that would provide help to the 6 British soldiers standing guard.

3.

Because the colonies had gunpowder depots and to prevent war, Commander Gage...

a)

Sent troops to attack colonist

b)

Sent troops to Boston to seize gunpowder supplies

c)

Sent troops lo live in the homes of the colonist

d)

Sent troops to Concord to stop town hall meetings

4.

In September 1, 1774 , General Gage's troops seized Gunpowder ________ and returned it to Boston before the patriots could spread the word.

a)

six miles from Boston

b)

from Salem

c)

from Virginia

5.

Paul Revere was "Upwards of Thirty", who formed into a committee of

a)

Freedom riders

b)

Loyalist

c)

Colonial Intelligence networks

d)

American soldiers

6.

What strategy did Thomas Gage try to see if Concord or Worcester was worth seizing?

a)

Attack Colonial troops at Worcester

b)

Hide in local forest

c)

Nothing, they retreated back to Boston

d)

Disguised troops to walk the countryside to spy on patriots