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WorksheetsAmerican Revolution
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 13mins
Which group is in the correct order?
Yorktown, Valley Forge, Saratoga, Lexington/Concord
Lexington/Concord, Valley Forge, Saratoga, Yorktown
Lexington/Concord, Saratoga, Valley Forge, Yorktown
Valley Forge, Yorktown, Lexington/Concord, Saratoga
Whose writings inspired Thomas Jefferson with the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Hobbes
John Locke
Benjamin Franklin
George Washington
Which pamphlet did Thomas Paine write to encourage the colonists to fight for independence from Britain?
The Crisis
Declaration of Independence
Common Sense
The Bible
What is another word for grievance?
pray
boycott
complaint
petition
Which battle is considered the turning point of the American Revolution due to French agreeing to help the colonists?
Lexington and Concord
Saratoga
Yorktown
Valley Forge
What was the last major battle of the American Revolution in 1781?
Lexington and Concord
Saratoga
Trenton
Yorktown
The Declaration of Independence contains a
proposal for reuniting the colonies with England
statement of grievances against the King of England
request for a treaty between the colonies and Spain
plan for organizing the western territories
Why was the winter at Valley Forge such a difficult time for the Continental Army?
The army began to turn against the revolution.
The army refused to drill and train.
The army lacked protection and supplies.
The army lost several important battles.
How were the Americans able to defeat the British?
Better trained soldiers
Assistance from the French
Assistance from the Hessians
Superior navy
That to secure these rights, governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed.
Which document could you find this quote?
Declaration of Independence
Common Sense
Constitution
Treaty of Paris
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.
This best represents...
Abolitionists
Mercantilism
Social Contract
Common Sense
Why did British General Burgoyne want to control the Hudson River?
Capture Second Continental Congress
Cut off the New England colonies
Capture General Washington
Cut off the Iroquois Native Americans
Which was NOT a reason why the Battle of Saratoga was a turning point in the American Revolution?
New England would never be threatened during the war
Boost in American morale
France became an ally
Made it through a cold and harsh winter
Which of the following WAS a strength for the Patriots heading into the Revolutionary War?
strong economy
strongest navy in the worl
reason for fighting
lack of supplies
What effect did Thomas Paine's pamphlet Common Sense have on colonial leaders?
It inspired them to challenge British authority.
It explained to them the good sense of monarchy.
It persuaded them to modify British laws.
It caused them to reject Enlightenment ideas.
What inspired colonists to draft the Declaration of Independence?
Paul Revere's ride
Washington's leadership
Thomas Paine's Common Sense
Battle of Bunker Hill
What is the likely reason that Spain became an ally to the Patriots?
Spain wanted to gain control of the colonies.
It appeared that the Patriots were losing the war.
Spain wished to regain Florida from Britain.
No other foreign nation believe in the Patriot cause.
The words "all men are created equal" originally benefited primarily
white males and free African Americans.
white, male property owners.
white males and white females.
everyone.
The purpose of the Olive Branch Petition was to persuade
British troops to leave Boston.
Parliament to repeal the Stamp Act.
King George to make peace with the colonies.
volunteers to join the Continental Army.
This petition, written by moderates, expressed the colonists’ loyalty to the king and requested a halt in
fighting until a solution could be found. King George III refused the petition.
Declaration of Independence
Common Sense
Olive Branch Petition
Treaty of Paris
Basic rights of the people that may not be taken away.
Unalienable rights
Natural rights
Human rights
Bill of rights
On Christmas Day 1775, Washington crossed the Delaware River to surprise Hessian soldiers. The Continental Army defeated the British at the
Battle of Trenton
Battle of Saratoga
Battle of Yorktown
Battle of Monmouth
During the Winter of Valley Forge, hunger, disease, and cold took the lives of 2500 of Washington’s men that winter. A volunteer from Prussia named ____________________________ drilled soldiers, taught them how to use firearms, and created a more disciplined army.
Marquis de Lafayette
Baron von Steuben
Samuel Adams
Benedict Arnold
This document ends the American Revolution, and recognizes the former British colonies as an independent nation.
Treaty of Paris (1783)
Treaty of Paris (1763)
Declaration of Independence
Common Sense
According to the Declaration of Independence, the fundamental purpose of government is to
protect people's natural rights
provide for the defense of the nation
equalize opportunities for all
establish free public edcuation
