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WorksheetsAmerican Revolution
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 10mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
This patriot made a daring ride to warn colonists that British soldiers were approaching.
a)
Patrick Henry
b)
Paul Revere
c)
Phillis Wheatley
d)
Samuel Adams
2.
Samuel Adams and Paul Revere led members of the Sons of Liberty in this protest against taxes.
a)
First Continental Congress
b)
Boston Massacre
c)
Boston Tea Party
d)
Stamp Act Congress
3.
What patriot leader is represented by this image?
a)
John Adams
b)
Samuel Adams
c)
Paul Revere
d)
Patrick Henry
4.
Finish this American Colonist Motto, "No Taxation without..."
a)
Transportation
b)
Relaxation
c)
Representation
d)
Sensation
5.
Why were the American Colonist taxed after the French and Indian War?
a)
Britain was in debt and needed money
b)
That was the agreement with the Native Americans
c)
They made too much money
d)
Townshend Acts
6.
How did the colonist protest against the tea tax?
a)
Dressed up like Native Americans
b)
Boston Massacre
c)
Dumped tea into Boston harbor
d)
Didn't pay the tax on the East India Tea
7.
The First Continental Congress produced...
a)
plantation systems
b)
colonial militias
c)
Continental Army
d)
Declaration of Independence
8.
To refuse to buy goods from someone as a form of protest . . .
a)
occupy
b)
boycott
c)
damage
d)
repeal
9.
Which of the following is the famous line that ends Patrick Henry's speech?
a)
Give me liberty, or give me death!
b)
I only regret I have but one life to give for my country
c)
One small step for man one giant leap for mankind
10.
What was the purpose of the First Continental Congress?
a)
To decide how to respond to the abuses of authority by England
b)
To elect delegates to send to the English Parliament
c)
To impeach King George III
d)
To elect a president for the colonies
11.
Was the Boston Tea Party a part of the causes of the revolution?
a)
yes
b)
no
c)
maybe
12.
The colonists/people were disguised as __________.
a)
British
b)
American Indians
c)
French
d)
None of the above
13.
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 and other items
b)
To celebrate 4th of July
c)
To celebrate their American Revolution victory over the British
d)
To protest against the Declaration of Independence
14.
Who was put in charge of the Continental Army?
a)
Thomas Paine
b)
Thomas Jefferson
c)
George Mason
d)
George Washington
15.
Why were both Continental Congresses called?
a)
to vote for the first president
b)
to vote on war with Britain
c)
to write a Constitution
d)
to discuss solutions to their grievances with Britain
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