WorksheetsThe Road to the Revolution
Total questions: 29
Worksheet time: 2hrs 25mins
Who rode around at midnight yelling "The British are coming!"
Paul Revere
George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
Phyllis Wheatley
Which event was revenge against King George III for the Tea Act?
The Battle of Saratoga
The Stamp Act
The Boston Tea Party
The French & Indian War
Where did the Shot Heard 'Round the World happen?
Jamestown, Virginia
Concord, Massachusetts
New York City, New York
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Who was the commander of the Patriot army?
John Adams
George Washington
Marquis de Lafayette
Benedict Arnold
How many original British colonies were there in North America?
4
15
50
13
How many stars and stripes were on the first Colonial Flag of the United States?
25
13
4
50
Which was NOT a nickname for the British army and its supporters?
Loyalists
Red Coats
Patriots
Tories
What advantage did the Patriots have over the British?
They knew the land that they were fighting on.
They had a more organized army.
They had better food.
They had support from many Native American tribes.
Which event in the Road to the Revolutionary War does this picture represent?
The Plymouth Rocks
The Boston Massacre
The Boston Tea Party
The New York Draft Riots
What is happening in this picture?
Electing the First President
Approving the Louisiana Purchase
Writing the Emancipation Proclamation
Writing the Declaration of Independence
The image shows a famous historical object that was created during the Revolutionary War. Which words are MOST LIKELY found on this object?
“Oh, say can you see?”
“A penny saved is a penny earned.”
“Four score and seven years ago. . . ”
“Proclaim liberty throughout all the land. . .”
This painting, often referred to as "Yankee Doodle," is actually named ___.
The Spirit of '76
The Boston Massacre
Washington's Farewell
Paul Revere's Midnight Ride
What effect did the French and Indian War (Seven Years' War) in the mid-1700s have on the information on this map?
France lost territory
Britain lost territory
Spain lost most of its territory
Unclaimed territory went to Russia
Though it has changed over time, the flag still represents freedom in America. Which of these is true about the first American flag?
George Washington chose the colors of the stripes.
The original flag was made after the Civil War ended.
The circle of stars represents unity among all Americans.
The thirteen stars represented the thirteen original colonies.
Which word would describe someone who wanted to stay loyal to King George III?
Patriot
Loyalist
Rebel
Colonist
Why were the Southern Colonies able to grow their own food and not use the natural resources around them?
They had a longer growing season and more fertile soil.
They had bitterly cold winters.
They had thin and rocky soil.
They were against slavery.
In the Declaration of Independence, what does the word unalienable mean?
Rights given by law
Something that cannot be taken away
Beliefs that vary from person to person
Things that are sometimes allowed
Which slogan represents the Patriots' reason for fighting the American Revolution?
King George stinks!
No taxation without representation!
Fifty-four forty or fight!
Remember the Alamo!
Which colonial region was known for fishing, fur trapping, and producing timber?
New England Colonies
Middle Colonies
Southern Colonies
The Midwest
Why was Jamestown founded?
For religious freedom
For military advantages
A business opportunity
For agriculture
Why did France and Spain join the Revolutionary
War?
They wanted to help King George III.
They enjoyed fighting in wars.
They liked Jolly Ranchers.
They wanted to get back the land they lost to the British.
Finish this statement: Triangle Trade was good for England, Africa, and the Colonies because...
...it allowed all three to trade with China.
...it allowed all three to make money by exchanging goods.
...it kept the Colonies from trading with other countries.
...it made trading safer.
Which holiday celebrates the signing of the Declaration of Independence?
Independence Day
Eid al-Fitr
Christmas
Rosh Hashanah
Which was not part of the Intolerable Acts?
The Quartering Act
The Quebec Act
The Sugar Act
The Boston Port Act
Why did many Native American tribes support the British in the Revolutionary War?
They were afraid of the British
The British promised to give them their land back
They didn't actually support the British
The Patriots told them to
Which nickname refers to the Middle Colonies?
The Tolerant Colonies
The Bread Basket Colonies
The Melting Pot Colonies
The New England Colonies
Which of the following choices happened first?
The Intolerable Acts
The Sugar Act
The Boston Tea Party
The French & Indian War
Which of the following choices happened first?
The Shot Heard 'Round the World
The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere
The Boston Massacre
The Battle of Yorktown
Where did the British surrender to end the Revolutionary War?
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Yorktown, Virginia
Boston, Massachusetts
New York City, New York
