WorksheetsAmerican Revolution Review
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 14mins
"Common Sense", the pamphlet written by Thomas Paine, encouraged colonists to ___________________.
boycott paper
support revolution
make peace with Britain
treat the Natives better
1. It was not practical for a government to be 3,000 miles away.
2. British laws were corrupt and hurt colonists' trade.
3. A huge continent should not be ruled by a tiny island.
These ideas were written by who?
Thomas Jefferson
George Washington
John Hancock
Thomas Paine
The Declaration of Independence stated ________________.
27 grievances against Britain
a statement of the natural rights to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness
the establishment of the United States of America
All of the above
True or False: The Declaration of Independence states that people have the right to rebel against an unjust government.
True
False
All ties between Britain and the colonists were broken when the colonists signed the _______________.
Olive Branch Petition
The Treaty of Paris 1763
The Declaration of Independence
The Magna Carta
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Paine
Thomas Jefferson
John Hancock
George Washington
True or False: The second continental congress set up the Committees of Correspondence.
True
False
What were the strengths of the Patriot army during the war? Check all answers that apply.
They were fighting on their own soil
They were motivated to fight for freedom
They had a strong army and navy
They had strong leadership
Which document was sent to Parliament from the colonies asking for peace and protection?
Magna Carta
Treaty of Paris 1763
Olive Branch Petition
Declaration of Independence
What advantages did the British have during the war? Check all answers that apply.
knowledge of the land
a strong army and navy
an abundance of weapons and supplies
the best leadership
What were the results of the Battle of Long Island? Check all answers that apply.
George Washington held control of the Hudson River.
The British took control of NY for the rest of the war.
Nathaniel Greene lost 2,800 members of the Patriot army.
General Burgoyne surrendered.
Which battle was a victory for George Washington and took place in New Jersey on Christmas?
Battle of Long Island
Battle of Saratoga
Battle of Yorktown
Battle of Trenton
A mercenary is a soldier who fights for _____________.
money
freedom
fame
independence
This battle was considered the turning point of the American Revolution because France started to support the war after this battle.
Battle of Trenton
Battle of Saratoga
Battle of Lexington
Battle of Yorktown
This battle ended the war.
Battle of Trenton
Battle of Saratoga
Battle of Lexington
Battle of Yorktown
Which answer(s) below accurately describes the winter at Valley Forge ?
Americans were low on supplies.
Americans were losing hope about winning the war.
Deadly diseases were spreading quickly.
All of the above
The document that ended the war and officially recognized America's independence was the ____________.
Treaty of Paris 1763
Treaty of Paris 1783
Declaration of Independence
Magna Carta
Which of the following were parts of the Treaty of Paris 1783? (Choose all answers that apply).
All war debts were erased.
Britain recognized America as an independent nation.
Britain and America both maintained trade on the Mississippi River.
America's western boundary became the Mississippi River.
Which answer correctly shows the order of the battles of the American Revolution?
Yorktown, Lexington, Trenton, Saratoga
Trenton, Lexington, Saratoga, Yorktown
Lexington, Saratoga, Trenton, Yorktown
Lexington, Trenton, Saratoga, Yorktown
Which of the following are true about Benedict Arnold? (Check all answers that apply)
He was a traitor.
He fought for the Americans.
He wrote the Declaration of Independence.
He fought for the British.
Who was a true patriot spy who said he would give up his life for his country again and again?
Nathan Hale
Benedict Arnold
George Washington
John Hancock
While men fought in the war, most women helped out by _____________.
serving as soldiers on the battlefield.
firing the canons.
managing farms and family businesses.
teaching the soldiers how to fight.
Which letter shows the boundary of the United States after the American Revolution?
A
B
C
Which letter shows where the last battle of the war took place?
A
B
C
Which letter shows where the battle of Saratoga took place?
A
B
C
