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WorksheetsThe American Revolution
Total questions: 29
Worksheet time: 24mins
How did the Daughters of Liberty affect the American Revolution?
Threw tea into the Boston harbor
Boycotted British goods and made their own clothes
Took jobs in factories when men joined the Continental Army
Remained loyal to the British Crown
The map above shows the American territories before which battle?
Saratoga
Yorktown
French and Indian War
The Boston Tea party
What was the effect of the French and Indian War?
The Americans and Indians became allies
The British decided they would rather not have control of the Colonies anymore
The French kept most of the territories
The American colonists gained a sense of unity
What was the affect of the Boston Tea Party?
The first Battle of the Revolution
The British gave up control of the colonies
The French and Indian War
Great Britain closes the Boston Harbor and passes more laws.
What did "No Taxation without Representation" mean?
The colonists didn't like the French being driven out of the North American Colonies after the French and Indian War
Colonists didn't like being told not to move into lands west of the Appalachian mountains.
Colonists didn't like not receiving military protection from the British
Colonists didn't like being taxed without having a representative in the British Government to speak on their behalf.
What was the immediate cause of the Boston Massacre?
A heated argument
A battle
The Boston Tea Party
Snowballs and Rocks being thrown.
Who threw the Tea into the Boston Harbor?
Sons of Liberty
Black Regiments
George Washington
Native Americans
Fought in the Continental Army with false promises.
Black Regiments
George Washington's Army
Sons of Liberty
Bostons Continental Army
Why is this etching by Paul Revere significant to the events leading to the Battles of the Revolution?
It shows how many redcoats were in Boston
It was used to make more people angry and want to break from the King
It showed the day that Crispus Attucks was killed
Depicted how bad war can be
Why did Benedict Arnold decide to become a traitor?
Because he was bored working for George Washington
He was captured by the British
He felt disrespected and under valued
He did not like Thomas Jefferson
What is George Washington's toughest challenge when leading the Continental Army?
Creating a skilled army from scratch
Being a role model
Telling everyone about the Declaration of Independence
Keeping everyone alive during the Winter at Valley Forge
When do people have the right to replace their government?
When their government denies them of their natural rights.
When the King makes them pay taxes
When the King is unpopular
When the King doesn't do enough for his people
Which statement was the intention of the Declaration of Independence?
"We hold these truths to be self evident, that all men are created equal"
"....endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights""
"That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the government"
"That these United States are, and of Right ought to be free and Independent States?"
Which statement was the purpose of the Declaration of Independence?
“...to assume among the powers of the earth, the separate and equal station to which the Laws of Nature and of Nature’s God entitle them…”
“...he has dissolved Representative Houses repeatedly, for opposing with many firmness his invasions on the rights of the people.”
“...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.”
“...it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another…”
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence
Thomas Jefferson
Patrick Henry
Paul Revere
George Washington
Where was the Declaration of Independence written?
Washington, DC
Boston, Massachusetts
New York, New York
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
How did the geography of North America give the Continental army advantage in the American Revolution?
The Native Americans helped the Continental Army
The British fought better at sea
Americans were more familiar with the land
All of the Battle sites were heavily wooded making fighting difficult.
How did the Continental Army win the last battle of the Revolution
The British couldn't get supplies
French at sea and Americans on land surrounding Cornwalis
Continental Army set up camp up on a hill
The British Army was tired and gave up
What was the number one outcome of the Winter at Valley Forge?
A smaller army because of the amount of soldiers dying
Washington's army had to fight with no shoes on
A stronger more disciplined army with higher moral
The British took advantage of a week moment
How did the geography of the Battle of Lexington and Concord affect the outcome?
The experienced British Sailors used the Concord River
The British used the nearby harbor used for clearer shots
The British retreated to Boston and was able to come back and win
The colonists continued to fire as the British retreated to Boston and lost a lot of men.
The American colonists decide to boycott British Tea because of Taxes, what is their opportunity cost?
The taxes they will have to pay
They will have to drink water
They will miss out on their tea
The amount of water they will have to drink will increase
Which is considered a price incentive?
Because of the Winter at Valley Forge, the Colonists began donating socks to the Continental Army
Because of the French and Indian war, King George Increases the tax on sugar
Because of the boycott, Daughters of Liberty making their own clothes
Because of the tax on British wine, John Hancock making his own and selling it for 2 dollars cheaper.
The French joined the fight against the British for the American Colonies after the Battle at Saratoga. How did the French help?
The French gave supplies after the colonies traded with them
The French asked Spain for warships after trading with them
The French refused to trade with the American colonies
The French refused to ask for help from anyone else.
What did Paul Revere, Patrick Henry, and Benjamin Franklin all have in common?
They were all Sons of Liberty who shared their ideas for American Freedoms.
They were all Sons of Liberty who led the armies in battles during the revolution.
They were all Sons of Liberty who traveled to Europe to gain support from other countries.
They were all Sons of Liberty who warned the Colonists that the Redcoats were coming.
Why was Thomas Jefferson so important to the success of the American Revolution?
His many inventions helped the Continental Army defeat the British troops in battle.
His writing and speaking skills helped him convince colonists to fight against Britain.
He was a strong military leader and led the Continental soldiers in many battles.
He traveled to France and convinced the French to support the colonies.
“We saw the British troops coming down the road. Their red coats were so bright in the sunshine. My father called for me, my brother, and my sister to grab our guns from inside the house and prepare to fight.”
-Adam Beige, 1775
Which battle is being described?
Valley Forge
Battle of Saratoga
Battle of Bunker Hill
Lexington and Concord
At Valley Forge, George Washington brought in various leaders who specialize in training soldiers. What was the result of using these leaders’ specializations?
The Continental Army lost many soldiers to the harsh winter.
The Continental Army improved their ability to fight the British.
The Continental Army increased their chances of being attacked by the British.
The Continental Army allowed the black regiments to join their training.
Which of the following is a voluntary exchange that could have taken place during the American Revolution?
Sam, a store owner, lowered the prices of apples so more people could eat healthy.
Anna, a cook, prepares food each night, and she gives the extra food to the homeless.
Jim, a blacksmith, made horseshoes for Susan, and she gave him vegetables from her garden.
Jenny, a dressmaker, made new outfits for the children in one village because they could not afford new clothes.
How did trade help the colonies during the American Revolution?
The colonies gained warships by trading with Spain.
The colonies gained supplies by trading with France.
The colonies won its independence by refusing to trade with Spain.
The colonies won its independence by refusing to trade with France.
