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American Revolution

Total questions: 6

Worksheet time: 3mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
The French and Indian War cost King George and Great Britain a lot of money. To help pay for the war, the British colonies were ordered to 
a)
give up their food
b)
work for free
c)
become a part of the Army
d)
pay taxes without representation
2.
Why were the colonists angry about "taxation without representation?"
a)
The colonists wanted to pay taxes on stamps and tea
b)
The colonists had no representation in Parliament
c)
The colonists fought to write the Declaration of Independence
d)
The colonists were loyal to the British and wanted to keep them happy
3.

How did the Enlightenment inspire the American Revolution?

a)

The new ideas from the Enlightenment caused people to start questioning the government.

b)

Enlightenment ideals started the French and Indian War.

c)

The Enlightenment influenced British foreign policy

d)

The Enlightenment provided new technologies the Americans used to make new weapons.

4.

"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are to be created equal.... with certain unalienable rights.... Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of happiness." Where did Thomas Jefferson get these ideas from when he wrote the Declaration of Independence?

a)

The Magna Carta

b)

The writings of John Locke

c)

Justinian Code

d)

The Prince, by Machiavelli

5.

What is the MOST IMPORTANT effect of the American Revolution?

a)

Monarchies rose in power and began to conquer most of the world.

b)

It caused countries to Industrialize.

c)

It inspired other oppressed peoples to rise up to overthrow their governments.

d)

It caused the church to gain more power again over the state.

6.

After the Americans won the Revolution, the United States of America became the first....

a)

Communist Government

b)

Fascist Government

c)

Monarchy

d)

Democratic Republic