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8th Grade History at a glance - American Revolution

Total questions: 122

Worksheet time: 1hrs 13mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Why were many Native American tribes interested in aligning with the French during the French and Indian War to overthrow the British?
a)
The British were more aggressive in their land grabs than the French.
b)
The French promised to return stolen land to Native Americans.
c)
The French had more money and goods to share with NativeAmericans.
d)
The Native Americans shared cultural and religious ties with the French.
2.
When and where did the French and Indian War begin?
a)
The war started in 1776 in New England.
b)
The war started in 1754 in New England.
c)
The war started in 1754 in the Ohio River Valley.
d)
The war started in 1776 in the Ohio River Valley.
3.
The French and Indian War was was fought between the
a)
French and the Indians
b)
Indians and the Spanish
c)
French and British against the Indians
d)
The French and Indians against the British and the colonists.
4.
What was the main cause of the French and Indian War?
a)
The French and British claimed the same land.
b)
The French and Indians claimed the same land.
c)
The Indians and British claimed the same land.
d)
The Indians wouldn't sell their land.
5.
Who was the young military leader from Virginia who fought in the French and Indian war?
a)
William Pitt
b)
Edward Braddock
c)
King George II
d)
George Washington 
6.
The Treaty of Paris 1763 marked the end of the French and Indian War.
a)
True
b)
False
7.
How was the land divided after the war ended with the signing of the Treaty of Paris in 1763?
a)
Britain got it all when they won the French and Indian War.
b)
The Native Americans got half and Britain got half.
c)
Spain got everything west of the Mississippi and Britain got most of New France.
d)
Spain got half and Great Britain got half.
8.
What did the Proclamation of 1763 say?
a)
France owned the land west of the Appalachian Mountains
b)
Natives owned the land west of the Appalachian Mountains
c)
Colonists could move west of the Appalachian Mountains
d)
Colonists could not move west of the Appalachian Mountains
9.
What was a cause of the Proclamation of 1763?
a)
The Native Americans were asking for more money.
b)
The British did not want to keep on fighting with the Native Americans.
c)
The King was bored and wanted to make a new law.
d)
The King wanted to control his settlers so he made this Proclamation.
10.
Why were many colonists angry about the Proclamation of 1763?
a)
They were unhappy because they could not settle on new lands.
b)
They wanted to travel all the way west to California.
c)
They wanted to share the land with the Native Americans.
d)
They wanted their money back for the land.
11.

British law that forbade American colonists to settle west of the Appalachian mountains in the Ohio River Valley.

a)

Tea Act

b)

Proclamation Line

c)

Intolerable Act

d)

Writs of Assistance

12.

British law that put a tax on legal documents such as newspapers, playing cards and dice.

a)

Stamp Act

b)

Townshend Acts

c)

Quartering Acts

d)

Olive Branch Petition

13.

A refusal to buy goods or services.

a)

Boycott

b)

Repeal

c)

Forbade

d)

Ratify

14.

A British law that taxed imported goods such as paint, glass, paper and tea.

a)

Townshend Acts

b)

Tea Act

c)

Stamp Act

d)

Boston Massacre

15.

Promise of colonial merchants to stop importing goods taxed by the Townshend Acts

a)

Nonimportation agreements

b)

Proclamation Line

c)

Committee of Correspondence

d)

Intolerable Acts

16.

The shooting of five Bostonians by British soldiers on March 5th, 1770.

a)

Boston Massacre

b)

Boston Tea Party

c)

Committee of Correspondence

d)

Writs of Assistance

17.

Allowed the British East India Company to sell tea directly to the colonists without paying a tax.

a)

Tea Act

b)

Intolerable Acts

c)

Quartering Act

d)

Stamp Act

18.

Protest in which Bostonians, dressed as Native Americans, dumped British tea into the Boston Harbor.

a)

Olive Branch Petition

b)

Writs of Assistance

c)

Boston Tea Party

d)

Boston Massacre

19.

A series of laws made to punish colonists for the Boston Tea Party.

a)

Stamp Act

b)

Tea Act

c)

Quartering Act

d)

Intolerable Acts

20.

Law that required colonists to provide housing to British soldiers stationed in the colonies.

a)

Quartering Act

b)

Townshend Act

c)

Writs of Assistance

d)

Intolerable Acts

21.

Groups of colonists who wrote letters to inform and unite colonists against British rule.

a)

Writs of Assistance

b)

Committee of Correspondence

c)

Propaganda

d)

Proclamation Line

22.

An offering of peace by the colonists to the King of England ad Parliament.

a)

Repeal

b)

Olive Branch Petition

c)

Nonimportation Agreements

d)

Proclamation Line

23.

Colonists who protested British taxes and wanted independence from England.

a)

Patriot

b)

Loyalist

c)

Boycott

d)

Forbade

24.

Colonists who stayed loyal to the King of England and Parliament.

a)

Loyalist

b)

Patriot

c)

Ratify

d)

Repeal

25.

To approve

a)

Consent

b)

Boycott

c)

Ratify

d)

Forbade

26.

To give permission

a)

Consent

b)

Ratify

c)

Forbade

d)

Boycott

27.

The spreading of ideas to help a particular cause and hurt another.

a)

Propaganda

b)

Consent

c)

Boycott

d)

Ratify

28.

Allowed British officials to search a colonial ship without giving a reason.

a)

Writs of Assistance

b)

Nonimportation Agreements

c)

Committee of Correspondence

d)

Olive Branch Petition

29.
What was the Boston Tea Party?
a)
It was a party held to celebrate the Tea Act.
b)
It was Boston's response to the Intolerable Acts.
c)
It was when colonists dumped 342 chests of tea into Boston Harbor to protest the Tea Act.
d)
It was when riders on fast horses delivered tea around Boston.
30.
What was the Boston Massacre?
a)
It was when British soldiers marched to "seize and destroy" the Patriot's military supplies.
b)
It was an area of Boston that was occupied by British soldiers.
c)
It was when British soldiers panicked and fired into a crowd of angry colonists.
d)
It was when Patriots drank tea near Boston Harbor.
31.
What is a militia?
a)
Militia is the name of Britain's law-making assembly.
b)
A militia is a tax on imported goods.
c)
A militia is a refusal to buy goods.
d)
A militia is a volunteer army.
32.
Why was the Committee of Correspondence formed?
a)
It was formed to protest the Tea Act.
b)
It was formed for faster communication between colonies.
c)
It was formed to keep colonists away from the Ohio River Valley.
d)
It was formed to punish Boston for the Boston Tea Party.
33.
During which event did colonist leaders vote to stop trading with Great Britain, and start training militias?
a)
First Continental Congress
b)
Committee of Correspondence
c)
Boston Tea Party
d)
Proclamation of 1763
34.
Which Act punished Boston for the Boston Tea Party, and forced people to take sides?
a)
Stamp Act
b)
Townshend Acts
c)
Tea Act
d)
Intolerable Acts
35.
Who formed the Sons of Liberty and Committee of Correspondence?
a)
George Washington
b)
Samuel Adams
c)
Paul Revere
d)
George III
36.
Who warned the colonists of the British advance at the start of the war?
a)
George Washington
b)
Samuel Adams
c)
Paul Revere
d)
George III
37.
An attempt to overthrow or change one government for another; like a rebellion
a)
Imperial
b)
Militia
c)
Revolution
d)
I don't know
38.
Of or relating to an empire.
a)
Parliament
b)
Imperial
c)
Skirmish
d)
Loyalist
39.
A soldier who was ready to fight in a minute's notice (very quickly).
a)
Monopoly
b)
Minuteman
c)
Militia
d)
Mercenary
40.
English Congress
a)
Militia
b)
Patriot
c)
Revolution
d)
Parliament
41.
A fight between a smaller number of soldiers that may lead to a larger battle.
a)
Militia
b)
Patriot
c)
Revolution
d)
Skirmish
42.
An agreement between nations or groups, usually about peace or trade.
a)
Treaty
b)
Neutral
c)
Parliament
d)
Revenue
43.
A military force made up of civilians trained as soldiers that weren't part of the regular army.
a)
Imperial
b)
Loyalist
c)
Patriot
d)
Militia
44.
A colonist who did not favor any side in the American Revolution.
a)
Patriot
b)
Loyalist
c)
Neutral
d)
I don't know
45.
The Proclamation of 1763 _______________________________
colonists from moving west of the Appalachian Mountains.
a)
violated
b)
seized
c)
prohibited
d)
disputed
46.
Colonists felt the Sugar Act and other new laws _____________________________________
their rights.
a)
prohibited
b)
violated
c)
disputed
d)
seized
47.
People in colonial cities urged merchants to ___________________________________ British goods.  This caused British business to lose money.
a)
boycott
b)
militia
c)
delegate
d)
liberty
48.
Colonists dressed as native Americans, boarded ships, and threw 342 chests of tea overboard.  The Boston Tea Party  is an example of _______________________________________________ because colonists nonviolently protested the Tea Act.
a)
dispute
b)
militia
c)
debt
d)
civil disobedience
49.
The Sugar Act allowed officers to _____________________
goods from accused molasses smugglers without going to court.
a)
violate
b)
seize
c)
militia
d)
civil disobedience
50.
Colonial leaders decided to work together.  ________________________________ from nine colonies met in New York at the Stamp Act Congress and sent a statement to the king.
a)
militia
b)
delegates
c)
boycott
d)
liberties
51.
American colonists had a long tradition of serving and protecting their communities with _____________________.  Members trained and drilled with the other citizen soldiers.
a)
liberty
b)
militia
c)
dispute
d)
debt
52.
Colonists feared that the large number of British troops sent to enforce the Proclamation of 1763 would interfere with their _______________________________, or ability to live their lives the way they wanted.
a)
debts
b)
disputes
c)
militias
d)
liberties
53.
The ____________________________ between the British and the colonies began after the French and Indian War as the British began taxing colonists without their permission.
a)
dispute
b)
debt
c)
liberty
d)
boycott
54.

a military operation in which enemy forces surround a town or building, cutting off essential supplies in hopes the other side will surrender

a)

siege

b)

mercenary

c)

recruit

d)

inflation

55.
the introduction to a formal document that often tells why the document was written
a)
epilogue
b)
petition
c)
propaganda
d)
preamble
56.

A formal complaint, problem, or concern over something that is unfair.

a)

Treaty

b)

Grievance

c)

Revolution

d)

Mercantilism

57.
Soldiers who fought on horseback
a)
Artillery
b)
Hessians
c)
Opression
d)
Cavalry
58.

A barrier that prevents the movement of troops and supplies.

a)

boycott

b)

militia

c)

blockade

d)

monopoly

59.
signed document addressed to authorities that requests change
a)
writ of assistance
b)
boycott
c)
Petition
d)
militia
60.

Another word for tax

a)

Duty

b)

Parliament

c)

Ratify

d)

Repeal

61.

soldiers paid to fight for another country

a)

mercenaries

b)

loyalists

c)

tories

d)

patriots

62.
The law that required colonists to house & feed British soldiers?
a)
Quartering Act
b)
Sugar Act
c)
Tea Act
d)
Intolerable Acts
63.
The incident where American colonists engaged in conflict with British soldiers on King Street, and British soldiers shot & killed 5 American colonists
a)
Boston Tea Party
b)
Boston Massacre
c)
Battle at Lexington
d)
Boston Red Sox
64.
What did the Stamp Act tax?
a)
Sugar
b)
Animal furs
c)
Paper products
d)
Glass
65.
Why did England impose taxes on the colonies?
a)
Pay for the cost of a new navy.
b)
Build roads to the Ohio River Valley.
c)
Show colonists who was in charge.
d)
Pay off debts owed from the French and Indian War.
66.
Which of these was a common slogan associated (connected) with the American Revolution?
a)
"Remember the Alamo!"
b)
"No taxation without representation!"
c)
"Fifty-four forty or fight!"
d)
"Remember the Maine!"
67.
What is mercantilism?
a)
A system where a mother countries gains money and power from natural resources that come from its colonies.
b)
where colonies trade gold and silver with each other.
c)
Wars that start over money.
d)
Plantation colonies trading slaves for money.
68.
What group tracked new British laws and met to organize and start colonial protests?
a)
Writs of Assistance
b)
Sons of Anarchy
c)
Sons of Liberty
d)
Liberty Ladies
69.
This leader took on many roles including an inventor.  Among his inventions are bifocals and the lightning rod. 
a)
Thomas Jefferson
b)
Benjamin Franklin
c)
George Washington
d)
Samuel Adams
70.
This leader was Commander in Chief of the Continental Army and the 1st President of the United States.
a)
George Mason
b)
Thomas Jefferson
c)
George Washington
d)
Benjamin Franklin
71.
This leader was asked to write the Declaration of Independence. 
a)
Benjamin Franklin
b)
Thomas Jefferson
c)
George Mason
d)
John Hancock
72.
This leader volunteered to spy on the British army.  He was killed because of his bravery. 
a)
Charles Pinckney
b)
Nathan Hale
c)
James Madison
d)
John Adams
73.
Which of the following was Washington's appointment as the first Secretary of State:
a)
Adams
b)
Jefferson
c)
Henry Knox
d)
Alexander Hamilton
74.
Alexander Hamilton was the leader of the ________________ political party.
a)
Federalist
b)
Democrat-Republican
75.
Thomas Jefferson was the leader of the _____________ political party.
a)
Federalist
b)
Democrat-Republican
76.
____________________ was responsible for purchasing the Louisiana Territory
a)
George Washington
b)
John Adams
c)
Thomas Jefferson
77.
The Sons of Liberty were founded by John Hancock and ___.
a)
George Washington
b)
Paul Revere
c)
Sam Adams
d)
John Adams
78.
___ was the leader of the Sons of Liberty based in Virginia and is known for saying, "Give me liberty, or give me death!"
a)
Patrick Henry
b)
James Otis
c)
Thomas Jefferson
d)
George Washington
79.
What was James Madison known for?
a)
Being the Father of The Constitution
b)
Dating a 12 year old 
c)
Serving two terms in the White House
d)
Marrying Dolly Madison
80.
This patriot wrote plays, poems and essays to support the idea of American independence. Her writings convinced many people to support the patriots.
a)
Abigail Adams
b)
Martha Washington
c)
Mercy Otis Warren
d)
Molly Pitcher
81.
This hero and patriot helped the cause of independence by helping finance the revolution with his own money.
a)
John Adams
b)
Wentworth Cheswell
c)
Haym Solomon
d)
Benjamin Franklin
82.
This patriot author supported the cause of independence by writing "Common Sense" and "The Crisis".
a)
Mercy Otis Warren
b)
Ben Franklin
c)
John Paul Jones
d)
Thomas Paine
83.
This British general was forced to surrender to Washington when surrounded at Yorktown by the Americans and the French.
a)
John Burgoyne
b)
Charles Cornwallis
c)
Jean Rochambeau
d)
Horatio Gates
84.
Who was the French noble who came to help the colonists in their fight with the British?
a)
Henry David Thoreau
b)
Marquis de Lafayette
c)
Frederick Douglas
85.

What was a strength for the British?

a)

Largest army and navy in the world

b)

Home field advantage

c)

George Washington's leadership

d)

Lack of motivation

86.

What was a weakness for the British?

a)

Very experienced and well-trained

b)

No money to pay for the war

c)

Much of the military is back in Great Britain

d)

Hired 30,000 Hessians

87.

What was a strength for the Americans?

a)

Very experienced and well-trained

b)

Largest Army and Navy in the world

c)

No money to pay for the war

d)

Patriotism

88.

What was a weakness for the Americans?

a)

Constantly short on weapons and supplies

b)

George Washington's Leadership

c)

Experienced Army and Navy

d)

Poor leadership and knowledge of the land

89.

This battle was the first conflict of the American Revolution.

a)

Valley Forge

b)

Saratoga

c)

Lexington and Concord

d)

Yorktown

90.

This battle was a loss to the British, but considered a moral victory because it proved the Americans were strong enough to fight.

a)

Yorktown

b)

Saratoga

c)

Lexington and Concord

d)

Bunker Hill

91.

This group was hired by the British to fight the Americans.

a)

Hessians

b)

Patriots

c)

Minutemen

d)

Militia

92.

This victory was the turning point of the war.

a)

Lexington and Concord

b)

Bunker Hill

c)

Saratoga

d)

Yorktown

93.

The war ended here with the surrender of General Cornwallis.

a)

Yorktown

b)

Saratoga

c)

Bunker Hill

d)

Valley Forge

94.

This battle was known as "the shot heard 'round the world".

a)

Bunker Hill

b)

Yorktown

c)

Lexington and Concord

d)

Saratoga

95.

This victory began as surprise attack by George Washington.

a)

Lexington and Concord

b)

Trenton

c)

Bunker Hill

d)

Saratoga

96.

He helped convince the French to support American independence.

a)

George Washington

b)

Samuel Adams

c)

John Adams

d)

Benjamin Franklin

97.

This former slave wrote plays and poems supporting independence.

a)

Phillis Wheatley

b)

Patrick Henry

c)

Thomas Paine

d)

George Washington

98.

This Virginian gave an inspirational speech encouraging liberty.

a)

George Mason

b)

Thomas Jefferson

c)

Patrick Henry

d)

George Washington

99.

This man went on to help author the Declaration of Independence after defending the British soldiers of the Boston Massacre.

a)

Patrick Henry

b)

John Adams

c)

Samuel Adams

d)

John Hancock

100.

He was the British King during the American Revolution.

a)

King George III

b)

King Henry VIII

c)

King William Pitt

d)

King John I

101.

British general who surrendered at Yorktown, ending the war.

a)

George Washington

b)

Lord Cornwallis

c)

King George

d)

Benedict Arnold

102.

What were the successes of Benedict Arnold before he was a traitor?

a)

Battle of Quebec and Valley Forge

b)

Battle of Quebec and Battle of Saratoga

c)

Battle of Brandywine

d)

Battle of Monmouth Courthouse

103.

What was the famous quote of John Paul Jones?

a)

"Ready to fight!"

b)

"I have not yet began to fight!"

c)

"I will beat you!"

d)

"Never will you win!"

104.

Who was known to be the father of the United States Navy?

a)

Benedict Arnold

b)

Ethan Allen

c)

John Paul Jones

d)

George Washington

105.
African-American spy and war hero who helped the Americans achieve independence.  Who am I?
a)
Wentworth Cheswell
b)
James Armistead
c)
Crispus Attucks
d)
John Paul Jones
106.
My claim to fame is being the first person to die at the Boston Massacre.  I am viewed as a martyr!  Who am I?
a)
Wentworth Cheswell
b)
James Armistead
c)
Crispus Attucks
d)
John Paul Jones
107.
Revolutionary war hero who rode with Paul Revere to warn colonists of nearby British soldiers, later became 1st African-American to be elected to public office.  Who am I?
a)
Wentworth Cheswell
b)
James Armistead
c)
Crispus Attucks
d)
John Paul Jones
108.
I was wife to a famous Founding Father, and wrote to him saying "Remember the ladies...".  Who am I?
a)
Mercy Otis Warren
b)
Abigail Adams
c)
Martha Washington
d)
John Paul Jones
109.
I was the Spanish Governor of Louisiana, led Spanish armies against the British, and allowed American troops to use the Mississippi.  Who am I?
a)
Bernardo de Galvez
b)
Marquis de Lafayette
c)
Haym Solomon
d)
John Paul Jones
110.
I was a wealthy Jewish immigrant who helped finance the Continental Army.  Who am I?
a)
Bernardo de Galvez
b)
Marquis de Lafayette
c)
Haym Solomon
d)
John Paul Jones
111.
After a certain act of civil disobedience, I guess you could call my group the Sons of Liber...tea! Both my cousin and I were patriots!  Who am I?
a)
Thomas Jefferson
b)
George Washington
c)
George Mason
d)
Samuel Adams
112.
Many colonial grievances (complaints) were directed towards me because I was viewed as a "tyrant".  The Colonists just don't appreciate strong leadership!  Who am I?
a)
Marquis De Lafayette
b)
King George III
c)
George Mason
d)
George Washington
113.
Some call me the most gifted orator (speaker) of the Revolution.  "Give me liberty or give me death!" Who am I?
a)
Thomas Paine
b)
Patrick Henry
c)
George Mason
d)
George Washington
114.

I was the first person to sign the Declaration of Independence and made my signature large so Prince, I mean King George, could read it without his spectacles. Who Am I?

a)

Thomas Paine

b)

John Adams

c)

John Hancock

d)

Thomas Jefferson

115.
Where was Valley Forge located?
a)
New York
b)
New Jersey
c)
Pennsylvania
d)
Massachusettes
116.
Who was the Prussian officer who helped "whip" the Continental Army into shape at Valley Forge?
a)
Baron von Steuben
b)
Marquis de Lafayette
c)
Otto von Bismarck
d)
Wilhelm Wundt
117.
Which of the following was a hardship faced by the soldiers at Valley Forge?
a)
Lack of food
b)
Lack of good shelter
c)
Disease
d)
All of the above
118.
Who was the author of the essay intended to drum up support for the Continental Army during their stay at Valley Forge? (The essay begins with "These are the times that try men's souls")
a)
Thomas Jefferson
b)
Thomas Paine
c)
John Locke
d)
John Adams
119.
How many of the soldiers at Valley Forge got sick?
a)
About 90%
b)
About 25%
c)
About 75%
d)
About 50%
120.
True or false, George Washington had Valley Forge deserters executed by a firing squad? 
a)
True
b)
False
121.
What was Valley Forge?
a)
Famous Battle
b)
First Training Camp for Military
c)
Colonial Town
d)
Name of a Mountain Pass
122.
Who was in the commander of the Continental Army at Valley Forge?  
a)
Marquis de Lafayette
b)
Barron Von Stueben
c)
George Washington 
d)
Miss Edwards

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