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WorksheetsThe American Revolution (1775-1783)
Total questions: 70
Worksheet time: 50mins
Where is Lexington and Concord?
South America
Massachusetts
Lexington is in New York, Concord is in Virginia
England
Who won the Battle of Lexington
Colonists
British
French
Indians
When was the Battle of Lexington and Concord
July 4, 1776
December 24, 1492
November 19, 1961
April 19, 1775
Who fired the "Shot heard round the world?
British Regular Soldier
American Minute Man
Both sides at the same time
No one knows
Who warned the Colonists of the British soldiers coming to Lexington and Concord?
William Dawes, Paul Revere and Samuel Prescott
Patrick Henry and Samuel and John Adams
King George, Thomas Paine and Ben Franklin
No one, it was a surprise attack
The British Army was more disciplined, trained and experienced than the American militia's
True
False
How did the American Militia know that the British army was coming?
John Hancock and Samuel Adams overheard people talking about the British army was coming.
Paul Revere told the militia that the British army was coming to capture John Hancock and Samuel Adams. So this could give Adams,Hancock and the militia time to escape.
Paul Revere overheard people at the salon talking about how the British army was coming to capture all the Americans.
The British army wrote them and told them to be prepared for a battle of their life.
Why were the British Headed to Lexington?
They heard the colonists stored their weapons there.
They wanted to fight the colonists
The British were taking control over American land
They had intel that Sam Adams and John Hancock were staying there.
Why were the British Headed to Concord?
to seize arms and ammunition that the colonist stored there.
They wanted to fight the colonists
The British were taking control over American land
They had intel that Sam Adams and John Hancock were staying there.
Which document was written by Thomas Paine?
Social Contract
Common Sense
Mayflower Compact
Declaration of Independence
This famous journalist wrote Common Sense:
Benjamin Franklin
Thomas Paine
George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
In his pamphlet " Common Sense," Thomas Paine presented the argument that
Britain had the right to tax the colonists.
The Intolerable Acts were helpful to the colonists.
It made economic sense to not separate from Great Britain.
It was logical to separate from Great Britain.
Believed the 13 colonies should become a free country.
Patriots
Loyalists
Created the Continental Congress to lead the colonies.
Patriots
Loyalists
Dumped boxes of English tea into Boston Harbor.
Patriots
Loyalists
Agreed to pay the king's taxes after the French and Indian War.
Patriots
Loyalists
Had business interests in England, so England was important to their economy.
Patriots
Loyalists
Believed that colonists should allow British soldiers to live in colonists homes.
Patriots
Loyalists
Were afraid to oppose the powerful forces of the king.
Patriots
Loyalists
Protested the tea tax and Stamp Act created by the King of England.
Patriots
Loyalists
Remained loyal to the King of England during the Revolutionary War.
Patriots
Loyalists
Followed laws created by Parliament.
Patriots
Loyalists
Believed the king had a right to make money from colonial taxes.
Patriots
Loyalists
Did not want the British government to tell them what to do with lands won during the French and Indian War.
Patriots
Loyalists
Which is the BEST explanation for why Washington selected Valley Forge as the location for his army's winter camp?
Washington chose the site in the hope of striking up an alliance with the Shawnee Indians on the western frontier.
Washington chose the site because the neighboring farms and towns would offer access to food, shelter, and supplies for his men.
Washington selected this location because of its proximity to ports on Lake Erie where his men could be resupplied by the French.
Washington chose the site because it allowed him to defend the Continental Congress which was then meeting in York, Pennsylvania following the British capture of Philadelphia.
In the American Revolution, which side had the advantage in military size?
America
England
In the American Revolution, which side had the advantage of military power?
America
England
In the American Revolution, which side had the disadvantage of inexperience?
America
England
In the American Revolution, which side had the disadvantage of no money?
America
England
George Washington crossed which river to surprise attack the Hessians?
Delaware River
Mississippi River
Missouri River
Princeton River
The Battle of Trenton was a important because:
Proved the colonists were willing to fight on Christmas
It proved Washington was a terrible person to plan a battle on Christmas
Forced the British to abandon New York and New Jersey
It increased their confidence and reenlistment.
What year was the Treaty of Paris ending the American Revolution and forcing Great Britain to recognize the United States as an independent nation signed?
1763
1783
1793
1766
