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WorksheetsAmerican Revolutionary War
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 14mins
Which of these is a grievance from the Declaration of Independence?
Colonists born in American were not denied British citizenship.
Colonists were required to serve two years in the British Army.
Colonists could no longer have their own legislative bodies.
Colonists could not hold public office in the colonies or England.
How did Thomas Jefferson contribute to the success of the American Revolution?
He was the main author of the Declaration of Independence.
He provided food and supplies to troops during the winter at Valley Forge.
He captured King George III, forcing the British Army to surrender.
He helped negotiate the Treaty of Paris with Great Britain to end the war.
What event most likely caused colonists to do this?
American victory at Lexington and Concord
Death of King George III in England
Adoption of the Articles of Confederation
Signing of the Declaration of Independence
Who is “He” referred to in the above statements?
Thomas Jefferson
King George III
John Adams
Marquis de Lafayette
Which excerpt from the Declaration of Independence best explains why colonists were unhappy about their lack of representation in the British parliament?
“He has refused to pass other Laws for the accommodation of large districts of people.”
“For imposing Taxes on us without our Consent.”
“He has refused his Assent to Laws, the most wholesome and necessary for the public good.”
“ For transporting us beyond Seas to be tried for pretended offences.”
Which of the following grievances was based on the violation of the right guaranteed in the excerpt above?
“For quartering large bodies of troops among us”
“For cutting off our trade with all parts of the world”
“For depriving us, in many cases of the benefits of Trial by Jury”
“For transporting us beyond Seas to be tried for pretended offenses”
The Declaration of Independence states that all people are born with certain “unalienable rights”. Which of the following is an example of an unalienable right?
Personal liberty
A free education
Owning a home
Employment
This excerpt refers to rights that people----
Earn by demonstrating loyalty to their government
Receive by becoming citizens of a country
Have as a result of being human
Are granted after enlistment in the military
Based on these accounts, what conclusion can be drawn?
American militiamen fired the first shots at Lexington.
The British fired the first shots of the American Revolution.
Secondary sources are more accurate than primary sources.
The point of view of the writer may lead to some bias on the account.
Which newspaper headline described the significance of the events at Yorktown?
“English Parliament has Repealed the Stamp Act”
“The French have Surrendered to the Spanish”
“The Fight for Independence is Over”
“The Americans Gain two Crucial Allies”
“I challenge the warmest advocates for reconciliation, to {show} a single advantage that this continent can reap by being connected with Great Britain. I repeat, not a single advantage is derived...”
In this statement, Paine suggested that the American Colonies should-
Negotiate an end to the conflict with England
Form an alliance with England
Declare independence from England
Boycott all goods from England
Who was the native of Scotland that became a hero of the American Revolution fighting in battles such as the one pictured above?
Marques de Lafayette
Haym Solomon
John Paul Jones
Admiral De Grasse
At Saratoga, New York in the fall of 177 a British force led by British General “Gentlemean Johnny” Burgoyne met an army of American continentals and miliitiamen under General Horatio Gates. Burgoyne made two attempts to break the American Lines, but Because of the brillant battlefield leadership of American General Benedict Arnold (not yet a traitor), Burgoyne’s forces were defeated. On October 17, 1777 , Burgoyne and his army of 5700 surrendered to General Gates.
What was the most important result of the military action described above?
The victory raised the morale of Revolutionary soldiers in America.
Congress finally believed in George Washington's leadership qualities.
Congress agreed to raise taxes on farmers to help pay for the American Revolution.
The French agreed openly to aid the American colonists in their war against England.
Which of the following individuals operated as a double agent to spy for the Continental Army?
James Armistead
Crispus Attucks
Benedict Arnold
Wentworth Cheswell
Whose name best completes the diagram?
Benedict Arnold
James Armistead
Benjamin Franklin
Marquis de Lafayette
A diary entry from Dr. Albigence Waldo in 1777.
“The Army which has been surprisingly healthy hitherto, now begins to grow sickly form the continued fatigues they have sufferedd this Campaign...Why are we sent here to starve and Freeze...”
- Diary of Dr. Albigence Waldo, 1777
Which event is this diary entry most likely describing?
The defeat of the British at Saratoga
The American’s camp at Valley Forge
The British surrender at Yorktown
The first shots fired at Lexington
Which of these statements describes the progress of the war?
The British won every battle until the final one.
The British soldiers lost most of the battles against the disciplined American soldiers.
The American outnumbered the British, finally defeating them at the Battle of Yorktown.
At the beginning, the Americans were outmatched, but their skills and tactics improved.
Which of the following best completes the diagram?
Proclamation of 1763
Treaty of Paris of 1783
Articles of Confederation
Declaration of Independence
What was one result of the Treaty of Paris of 1783?
Americans were prevented from moving west of the Appalachian Mountains.
The colonists gained representatives in the British Parliament.
The United States extended its western border to the Mississippi River.
African-Americans who served in the army were granted full citizenship.
Which of the following would be the most appropriate title for the list above?
Disadvantages of the American army
Disadvantages of the British army
Causes of the American Revolution
Reasons for Colonization
