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American Revolution

Total questions: 98

Worksheet time: 49mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Why were the French willing to help the colonists in their fight against Britain?

a)

The French wanted to gain control of the thirteen colonies themselves.

b)

The colonists were willing to pay the French for all of their services.

c)

There were strong hostilities between the French and the British.

d)

The colonists had a lot to teach the French soldiers and generals.

2.

Who was the monarch of Britain in the time leading up to and during the American Revolution?

a)

King James III

b)

King George III

c)

Queen Elizabeth II

d)

King Louis IV

3.

Which founding father held the role of lead military general during the American Revolutionary War?

a)

Paul Revire

b)

George Washington

c)

Thomas Jefferson

d)

Benjamin Franklin

4.

Which of the following was the main reason that American colonists opposed the Stamp Act of 1765?

a)

The act was taxation without representation.

b)

The act was passed by the king, not Parliament.

c)

The tax was a large amount of money.

d)

The tax was not imposed on the wealthy.

5.

This type of American Colonist was in support of the British parliament.

a)

A patriot

b)

A loyalist

c)

A Yes man

d)

Neutral

6.

This type of colonist was ready for rebellion and the fight for independence.

a)

British

b)

Loyalist

c)

Patriot

d)

Neutral

7.

Why were the Colonist forbidden to go west of the Appalachian mountains

a)

Border Lands

b)

Manifest Destiny

c)

Proclamation line of 1763

8.

Declaration of Independence was created July 4th of what year?

(a)  

9.

The Declaration of Independence has 27 grievances against King George III. What is a grievance?

a)

reasons for the "break-up" (a complaint)

b)

a last ditch effort to get back together (last chance)

c)

reasons why the colonies like King George (a positive review)

d)

peace treaty between US and England

10.

Mercantilism allows trade between

a)

all free countries

b)

only countries who sign agreement

c)

only between a Mother Country and a colony

d)

colonies to other colonies

11.

What was a reaction to the French and Indian War?

a)

taxation increase only in southern colonies

b)

taxation increase in Boston only

c)

taxation increase in 13 colonies

d)

taxation decrease in 13 colonies

12.

Who might say, "God save the King!"

a)

a loyalist

b)

a patriot

13.
Before the Revolution, which side had a stronger military, greater wealth, larger population, and mercenaries? 
a)
Americans
b)
Patriots
c)
Sons of Liberty
d)
Britain
14.

Who led the Continental army?

a)

John Adams

b)

George III

c)

George Washington

d)

Charles Cornwallis

15.

What was the name of the Patriot Army?

a)

US Army

b)

Continental Army

c)

British Army

d)

Privateer Army

16.

What were the strengths of the British Army?

a)

Powerful navy

b)

Well trained army

c)

a lot of money and resources

d)

All of the above

17.

What was a Hessian?

a)

German soldier fighting for the British

b)

French soldier fighting for the Patriots

c)

Spanish soldier fighting for the Patriots

d)

African American soldier fighting for the British

18.

Why was the Battle of Saratoga important?

a)

First battle of the war

b)

Bloodiest battle of the war

c)

Turning point of the war

d)

Last battle of the war

19.

What was the last major battle of the American Revolution?

a)

Trenton

b)

Saratoga

c)

Bunker Hill

d)

Yorktown

20.

What agreement officially ended the American Revolution?

a)

Treaty of Paris

b)

Treaty of Ghent

c)

Treaty of Versailles

d)

Treaty of Washington

21.

What surprising thing did Washington and his troops do on Christmas Day 1776?

a)

Fled to Canada

b)

Attacked British Troops near Trenton

c)

Surrounded Cornwallis at Yorktown

d)

Eat a Christmas feast

22.

After the Battle at Saratoga, who pledged foreign aid to the Americans?

a)

Spain

b)

France

c)

Canada

d)

Germany

23.

Why is the Treaty of Paris (1783) significant?

a)

Promised African Americans freedom if they fought for the British

b)

Created an alliance between America and France

c)

Officially ended the American Revolution

d)

Created an alliance between Britain and France

24.

What was the name given to Americans who supported independence?

a)

Tories

b)

Patriots

c)

Separatists

d)

Loyalists

25.

Americans who remained loyal to Great Britain were called

a)

Separatists

b)

Patriots

c)

Loyalists

d)

Sons of Liberty

26.

What was the biggest Patriot advantage in the war?

a)

The Patriot soldiers had better training than the British soldiers

b)

They were fighting on their own land

c)

The Americans had the support of the Spanish

d)

They were equipped with better guns

27.

Which three statements are true of the picture below…

a)

French and Indian War – Washington – Ft Duquesne

b)

Revolutionary War – Boston Tea Party – Freezing temperatures

c)

Revolutionary War – Valley Forge – Crossing the Delaware River

d)

Revolutionary War – Washington – Crossing the Delaware River

28.

Why was the American victory at Saratoga a turning point of the war?

a)

King George III agreed to give the Americans their independence after the battle at

Saratoga.

b)

General Howe met with General Washington after the battle at Saratoga.

c)

The French announced their support for the Americans after the battle at Saratoga.

d)

The Americans convinced the British forces to give up after the battle at Saratoga.

29.

What is the significance of the Battle of Saratoga?

a)

The Americans defeated the British, ending the American Revolution and verifying

America’s independence from Britain.

b)

The British defeated the Americans, but suffered heavy losses. They realized that

defeating the colonists would not be quick or easy.

c)

George Washington led his army across the Delaware River on Christmas night, surprising

the Hessians and defeating them, thus boosting American morale.

d)

It was the turning point of the American Revolution as the American victory convinced

France to join the war to assist the Americans.

e)

“The shot heard ‘round the world” started the American Revolution.

30.

What is the significance of Valley Forge for the Continental Army?

a)

George Washington led the Continental Army to a key victory against the British at this site

b)

Many of George Washington’s soldiers were forced to eat fire cake and died of small pox

at this site.

c)

George Washington kept the Continental Army together through a harsh winter at this site.

d)

George Washington officially took command of the Continental Army at this site.

31.

What happened at Valley Forge? Why are there monuments located there today?

a)

It was the location of the biggest battle of the Revolutionary War; It turned the tide of war to

Americas favor despite being outnumbered

b)

Washington crossed the nearby river for a sneak attack on the British; it was the first great

American victory

c)

It was a camp that Washington established in the winter months, conditions were bad and

many were sick and some died

d)

It was the location of Final Battle of the Revolution and where the British signed the peace

treaty

32.

Where did the the Patriots suffer through a terrible winter; lacking adequate food, clothing and shelter, but were able to survive due to the leadership of George Washington?

a)

Boston

b)

Philadelphia

c)

Valley Forge

d)

Albany

33.

During the American Revolution, the encampment of General George Washington's troops at Valley

Forge benefited the colonial war effort in which way?

a)

It secured a new base to support permanent supply lines.

b)

It provided an opportunity for massive recruitment efforts.

c)

It involved extensive retraining led by professional soldiers.

d)

It enabled forces to stage a surprise attack on a nearby fort.

34.

Which Prussian officer helped train the soldiers of the Continental Army at Valley Forge so that

they would be a more professional and effective fighting force?

a)

Casimir Pulaski

b)

Marquis de Lafayette

c)

Friedrich von Steuben

d)

Juan de Miralles

35.

Victory in this battle led to the surrender of General Cornwallis, and ended the American Revolution creating American independence.

a)

Battle of the Bulge

b)

Battle of Saratoga

c)

Battle of Lexington

d)

Battle of Yorktown

36.

In which battle did Washington's army and the French fleet surrounded the main British army in the South Cornwallis to surrender? It was the last major battle of the war.

a)

Lexington and Concord

b)

Bunker Hill

c)

Saratoga

d)

Yorktown

37.

What is the significance of the Battle of Yorktown?

a)

The Americans defeated the British, ending the American Revolution and verifying America’s independence from Britain.

b)

The British defeated the Americans, but suffered heavy losses. They realized that defeating the colonists would not be quick or easy.

c)

George Washington led his army across the Delaware River on Christmas night, surprising the Hessians and defeating them, thus boosting American morale.

d)

It was the turning point of the American Revolution as the American victory convinced France to join the war to assist the Americans.

e)

“The shot heard ‘round the world” started the American Revolution.

38.

Which of the following best describes what the Continental Congresses were?

a)

a series of meetings planned to respond to England

b)

a provisional government designed to negotiate peace

c)

a local Pennsylvania legislature debating England's taxes

39.

Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?

a)

George Washington

b)

Sam Adams

c)

John Adams

d)

Thomas Jefferson

40.

Which (original) Enlightenment thinker influenced the writing of the Dec of Independence?

a)

Carl Marx

b)

John Locke

c)

Thomas Paine

d)

Thomas Jefferson

41.

The idea that the power to rule comes from the people is known as

a)

right to rebel

b)

natural rights

c)

popular sovereignty

42.

What was the first battle of the American Revolution?

a)

Guilford Courthouse

b)

Trenton

c)

Yorktown

d)

Lexington & Concord

43.
This was a tax on all printed materials in the 13 Colonies.
a)
Stamp Act
b)
Sugar Act
c)
Tea Act
d)
Townshend Act
44.
This was a tax on molasses and sugar to reduce smuggling.
a)
Stamp Act
b)
Sugar Act
c)
Townshend Act
d)
Tea Act
45.
Finish this American Colonist Motto, "No Taxation without..."
a)
Transportation
b)
Relaxation
c)
Representation
d)
Sensation
46.
This event broke tensions between the colonist and the British troops where shots were fired. Crispus Attucks was the first to be killed.
a)
Lexington and Concord
b)
Boston Tea Party
c)
Boston Massacre
d)
Bloody Valentine
47.
Which was the punishment for the Boston Tea Party?
a)
Intolerable Acts
b)
Sugar Acts
c)
Quartering Acts
d)
Stamp Acts
48.
How did the colonist protest against the tea tax?
a)
Dressed up like Native Americans
b)
Boston Massacre
c)
Dumped tea into Boston harbor
d)
Didn't pay the tax on the East India Tea
49.
This battle where the American Colonist won and was called "The shot heard 'round the world". 
a)
Battle of Saratoga
b)
Battle of Yorktown
c)
Lexington and Concord
d)
Battle of Bunker Hill
50.
"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness. — That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed, — That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness."Declaration of Independence, 1776In this passage of the Declaration, which Enlightenment philosopher's ideas are present? 
a)
John Locke's natural rights
b)
Montesquieu's separation of powers
c)
Thomas Hobbe's social contract theory
d)
Beccaria's end of cruel and unusual punishment
51.
What was the goal of the Committees of Correspondence?
a)
Protest the Boston Massacre
b)
Increase resistance against unfair taxation
c)
Overthrow King Charles I
d)
Remove King James II from the English throne
52.
This was the first Parliamentary Act that the American colonists began to boycott because of "no taxation without representation."
a)
Townshend Acts
b)
Navigational Acts
c)
Stamp Act
d)
Coercive Acts
53.
Which act(s) punished Massachusetts following the Boston Tea Party?
a)
The Intolerable Acts
b)
The Stamp Act
c)
The Navigational Acts
d)
The Sugar Act
54.
Which document was based on the Enlightenment ideals and established the separation of the colonies from Britain?
a)
English Bill of Rights
b)
US Constitution
c)
Declaration of Independence
d)
Declaration of the Rights of Man
55.
How did American newspapers used the Boston Massacre?
a)
As propaganda to increase resistance against Britain
b)
As propaganda to encourage unity under British rule
c)
To explain that the massacre was a misunderstanding
d)
To blame the colonists for the attack
56.
In which battle did the American colonists defeat Britain and win the American Revolution?
a)
Yorktown
b)
Breed's Hill
c)
Saratoga
d)
Valley Forge
57.
Which event led to the passage of the Intolerable Acts?
a)
Boston Massacre
b)
Boston Tea Party
c)
American Revolution
d)
French and Indian War
58.
What impact did the French and Indian War have on the American colonies?
a)
Led to new taxes they did not vote on
b)
Led to more wars with the French
c)
They lost their land to Native Americans
d)
The British established military law in the colonies
59.

Pamphlet written by Thomas Paine, spoke about the colonies becoming independent from Great Britain.

a)

Common Sense

b)

Declaration of Independence

c)

Olive Branch Petition

d)

Treaty of Paris (1783)

60.

The Battles of ____________________ and __________________ sparked the Revolutionary War.

a)

Lexington; Concord

b)

Concord; Bunker's Hill

c)

Lexington; Saratoga

d)

Concord; Camden

61.

Jefferson was inspired by Enlightenment thinker ___________ _____________, who believed that people have natural rights—rights that belong to them simply because they are human.

a)

John Locke

b)

Thomas Paine

c)

Benjamin Franklin

d)

John Adams

62.

Basic rights of the people that may not be taken away.

a)

Unalienable Rights

b)

Human Rights

c)

Natural Rights

d)

Bill of Rights

63.

American victory over British troops in 1777 that was a turning point in the American Revolution. Due to this victory, France agreed to help the Americans with ships, soldiers, supplies and money against their long-time enemy, Britain.

a)

Battle of Trenton

b)

Battle of Saratoga

c)

Battle of Bunker's Hill

d)

Battle of Yorktown

64.

This document ends the American Revolution, and recognizes the former British colonies as an independent nation.

a)

Treaty of Paris (1783)

b)

Treaty of Paris (1763)

c)

Declaration of Independence

d)

Common Sense

65.

Colonists thought they should not be taxed without

a)

Splitting from England

b)

Help from the government

c)

Representation (a say in how the money was being spent)

d)

Running away

66.

Who was a French Nobleman who helped us win the battle of Yorktown

a)

Patrick Henry

b)

James Lafayette

c)

George Washington

d)

Marquis de Lafayette

67.

American Indians fought alongside who in the war?

a)

Both the British and Colonists

b)

British

c)

Colonists

d)

French

68.

Some enslaved African Americans supported the ____ who promised them freedom

a)

British

b)

French

c)

Colonists

d)

No one

69.

An inventor,author,and an Enlightened Thinker.Assisted the colonists in gaining France as an ally during the American Revolution.

a)

Benjamin Franklin

b)

Thomas Jefferson

c)

George Washignton

d)

Haym Salomon

70.

Member of the Virginia House of Burgesses. Famous for saying,"Give me liberty,or give me death!" in a speech urging Virginia to join the war against Great Britain.

a)

Patrick Henry

b)

John Hancock

c)

John Adams

d)

George Washington

71.

Navy sea captain of the colonial ship, Serapis during the American Revolution.Famous for saying,I have yet begun to fight!"

a)

John Paul Jones

b)

John Adams

c)

Thomas Jefferson

d)

John Hancock

72.

British author who immigrated to the colonies prior to the start of the war.Wrote the pamphlet,common sense,which urged the colonists to go to war with Great Britain for their Independence

a)

Thomas Paine

b)

Benjamin Franklin

c)

Thomas Jefferson

d)

John Adams

73.

Military leader of the British forces stationed in the 13 colonies.Defeated at the Battle of Yorktown

a)

General Charles Cornwallis

b)

George Washingnton

c)

King George3

d)

Thomas Jefferson

74.

French general who support the American during the war for Independence.Helped trained colonial troops and persuaded France to aid the colonies

a)

Marquis de Lafaytte

b)

Samuel Adams

c)

Abigail Adams

d)

John Adams

75.

Leader of the Boston Sons of Liberty-directly responsible for the BOSTON TEA PARTY

a)

Samuel Adams

b)

John Hancock

c)

John Adams

d)

Thomas Paine

76.

Wife of John Adams who urged him to "remember the ladies"during the creation of the new colonial government during the American Revolution

a)

Abigail Adams

b)

Samuel Adams

c)

John Adams

d)

Thomas Paine

77.

Spanish military General who supplied the Continental Army during the American Revolution.His naval fleet kept the British from gaining control of the Mississippi River.

a)

Bernardo de Galvez

b)

Marquis de Lafayette

c)

Haym Salomon

d)

Mercy Otis Warren

78.

Killed at the Boston Massacre.Considered to be the first death of the American Revolution

a)

Crispus Attucks

b)

James Armistead(Lafayette)

c)

Haym Salomon

d)

Wentworth Cheswell

79.

An African American who joined the Continental Army and acted as a spy during the American Revolution

a)

Crispus Attucks

b)

James Armistead(Lafayette)

c)

Marquis de Lafayette

d)

Haym Salomon

80.

Financier.Helped the Continental Army with supplies and money.Acted as a spy during the war.

a)

Haym Salomon

b)

James Armistead(Lafayette)

c)

Bernardo de Galvez

d)

Wentworth Cheswell

81.

A colonial(Massachusetts) author and playwright who wrote urging the colonists to resist Britain authority

a)

Mercy Otis Warren

b)

Wentworth Cheswell

c)

Haym Salomon

d)

Crispus Attucks

82.

African American leader in the colony of New Hampshire.Assisted in gaining support of the Declaration of Independence. Fought at the battle of Saratuga

a)

Wentworth Cheswell

b)

James Armistead(Lafayette)

c)

Haym Salomon

d)

Mercy Otis Warren

83.
African American double spy who provided information about British movement, as well as, information leading to British defeat at Yorktown.
a)
Crispus Attucks
b)
James Armistead
c)
Marquis de Lafayette
d)
Bernardo de Galvez
84.
Wife of John Adams; known for her letters to her husband that served as primary accounts of Revolutionary life
a)
Abigail Adams
b)
Mercy Otis Warren
c)
Martha Washington
d)
Marquis de Lafayette
85.
Author of the "Albany Plan of Union"; helped write the "Declaration of Independence"; convinced France to become our ally in the Revolution; negotiated the "Treaty of Paris". 
a)
John Paul Jones
b)
Thomas Jefferson
c)
George Washington
d)
Benjamin Franklin
86.
King of England during the American Revolution
a)
King George III
b)
Prince Harry
c)
Bernardo de Galvez
d)
George Washington
87.
Fierce supporter of the patriot cause; best known for "Give me Liberty or give me death" speech.
a)
Wentworth Cheswell
b)
Patrick Henry
c)
Haym Salomon
d)
Crispus Attucks
88.
African American that made the midnight ride with Paul Revere
a)
James Armistead
b)
Crispus Attucks
c)
Wentworth Cheswell
d)
John Paul Jones
89.
Famous US Navy commander; won important naval victories like the Bonhomme Richards victory over the Serapis
a)
George Washington 
b)
Patrick Henry
c)
Bernardo de Galvez
d)
John Paul Jones
90.
Female Author whose writing supported the patriot cause. Wrote a history of the revolution.
a)
Mercy Otis Warren
b)
Martha Washington
c)
Abigail Adams
d)
Molly Pitcher
91.
African American who was the first to be killed at the Boston Massacre. 
a)
James Armistead
b)
Samuel Adams
c)
Crispus Attucks
d)
Franklin Douglas
92.
Author of "Common Sense" and " American Crisis" 
a)
Thomas Paine
b)
Thomas Jefferson
c)
Benjamin Franklin
d)
George Washington
93.
French Aristocrat and leader in French and American Revolution. Became a major-general in the Continental Army. 
a)
Bernanrdo de Galvez
b)
Marquis de Lafayette
c)
Haym Salomon 
d)
John Paul Jones
94.
Delegate to the Continental Congress; primary author of the "Declaration of Independence".
a)
Thomas Jefferson
b)
George Washington
c)
John Locke
d)
Samuel Adams
95.
Started the Sons of Liberty, participated in the Boston Tea Party.
a)
George Washington
b)
Patrick Henry
c)
John Paul Jones
d)
Samuel Adams
96.
Continental Army commander, delegate to 1st and 2nd Continental Congress.
a)
Thomas Jefferson
b)
John Adams
c)
Benjamin Franklin
d)
George Washington
97.
Spanish governor of Louisiana; kept the British from using the ports of New Orleans.
a)
Bernardo de Galvez
b)
Marques de Lafayette
c)
Mercy Otis Warren
d)
John Paul Jones
98.
Patriot and financial backer of the colonies. Provided the money for Washington's march on Yorktown. 
a)
Haym Salomon
b)
Crispus Attucks
c)
James Armestead
d)
John Hancock

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