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WorksheetsBOSTON TEA PARTY - THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION - THE 1812 WAR
Total questions: 38
Worksheet time: 19mins
What was the "Boston Tea Party" about?
A huge tea party orginized by the government
A protest by the American Colonists against the British government
A route used by British salilors to trade tea
A secret organization
When did the "Boston Tea Party" occurr?
It occurred on October 16, 1773
It occurred on September 16, 1673
It occurred on August 16, 1775
It occurred on December 16, 1773
Which was the favorite drink among the British and the colonies?
Coffee
Whisky
Tea
Rum
What was the main source of income to the East India Trading Company?
Sugar
Tobacco
Cotton
Tea
Colonies were told to pay high taxes on the tea through
a tax called...
Tea Act
Land Act
Forced Act
Drink Act
The colonies refused to pay taxes on the tea and asked that the tea be returned to ____________.
the ships
the indians
England
to the shops
Who is considered to be the one who planned the destruction o the tea at the "Boston Tea Party"?
Jackson Smith
Paul Revere
Adam Brown
Samuel Adams
Colonist staged the protest by boarding __________ trade ships in Boston Harbor and throwing the ships' cargo of tea overboard into the ocean.
five
seven
three
four
How many chests of tea were thrown into the ocean?
340
341
342
343
The colonies were told to buy tea from only one company. What was the name of that company?
India Trading Company
North Atlantic Trading Company
West India Trading Company
East India Trading Company
What was the American Revolution?
A series of protests againts high taxes
A time when British colonists in America rebelled against Great Britain
A period in American history when a carpenter became president
A series of wars against the native indians
The American Revolutionary War lasted from _________ until _________.
1775 - 1783
1776 - 1784
1777 - 1785
1778 - 1786
One of the main reasons that the colonists rebelled against Great Britain is that...
they felt they were not given the same privileges as the British.
they felt they were not represented in the British government.
they felt they were forced to give their lands.
they felt they were forced to fight against France.
Was each colony ruled by a central government?
True
False
When did the First Continental Congress take place?
in 1777
in 1776
in 1775
in 1774
When did the Second Continental Congress take place?
in 1777
in 1776
in 1775
in 1774
Did the colonies elect officials to represent them at the First Continental Congress?
Yes
No
What is considered to be the first effort of the colonies to unite and make a single government?
The First Continental Congress
The Second Continental Congress
The Third Continental Congress
The Fourth Continental Congress
In which year did the Second Continental Congress declare the independence of the United States from Great Britain?
1774
1775
1776
1777
What did the new government of the United States want?
They wanted a government that was ruled by the people
They wanted to be ruled by a king
They wanted a new socialist government
They wanted to rule side by side with the British
The new government of the United States would be...
Theocratic, Authocratic and Monarchic
Democratic, with elected leaders and with balances of power
Absolutist, Neoliberalist and profit centered
Pro life, Inclusive and pluricultural
The first shot fired in the American Revolution was on __________.
May 12, 1773
January 21, 1777
February 2, 1776
April 19, 1775
The first shot fired in the American Revolution is called________________________.
"the shot that started a new government".
"the shot heard in people´s hearts".
"the shot that killed tyranny".
"the shot heard round the world".
Who became the 2nd president of the United States?
John Smith
John Burninson
John Adams
John Carter
George Washington, the first President, only attended school until he was _________ years old
12
13
14
15
George Washington became Commander of the Virginia Militia when he was just __________ years old.
23
32
41
54
The War of 1812 is sometimes called the __________________.
"War of the Rebellion"
"Second War of Independence"
"Silent War"
"April war"
Who was the President of the United States during the 1812?
James Madison
George Blagden
Rowan Atkinson
Dawn Addams
Who was the king of the United Kingdom during the 1812 war?
Charles II
William III
Henry VIII
George IV
On which date did the United States declare war on the United Kingdom during 1812?
On June 18
On June 17
On June 16
On June 15
Which city did the United States lose after the unsuccessful attack to Canada in 1812?
Portland
Boston
Detroit
Chicago
The Battle of Lake Erie was held on _________________.
September 19, 1813
September 20, 1813
September 21, 1813
September 22, 1813
On which date did British forces attack and burn the city of Washington?
On August 22, 1813
On August 23, 1815
On August 24, 1814
On August 25, 1816
How was it called to the White House during the 1812 war?
The Presidential Mansion
The Atrium
The House of Representatives
The National Congress
How many days did the Battle of Baltimore last?
3 days
4 days
5 days
6 days
Which Fort was bombarded during the Battle of Baltimore?
Fort Lauderdale
Fort Longman
Fort McHenry
Fort Knox
What is the final major battle of the War of 1812?
The Battle of Baltimore
The Battle of New Orleans
The Battle of Boston
The Battle of Washington
The Battle of New Orleans took place on _______________.
January 5, 1815
January 6, 1815
January 7, 1815
January 8, 1815
