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American Revolution Review

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 14mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

"Common Sense", the pamphlet written by Thomas Paine, encouraged colonists to ___________________.

a)

boycott paper

b)

support revolution

c)

make peace with Britain

d)

treat the Natives better

2.

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?

a)

Thomas Jefferson

b)

George Washington

c)

John Hancock

d)

Thomas Paine

3.

The Declaration of Independence stated ________________.

a)

27 grievances against Britain

b)

a statement of the natural rights to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness

c)

the establishment of the United States of America

d)

All of the above

4.

True or False: The Declaration of Independence states that people have the right to rebel against an unjust government.

a)

True

b)

False

5.

All ties between Britain and the colonists were broken when the colonists signed the _______________.

a)

Olive Branch Petition

b)

The Treaty of Paris 1763

c)

The Declaration of Independence

d)

The Magna Carta

6.

Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?

a)

Thomas Paine

b)

Thomas Jefferson

c)

John Hancock

d)

George Washington

7.

True or False: The second continental congress set up the Committees of Correspondence.

a)

True

b)

False

8.

What were the strengths of the Patriot army during the war? Check all answers that apply.

a)

They were fighting on their own soil

b)

They were motivated to fight for freedom

c)

They had a strong army and navy

d)

They had strong leadership

9.

Which document was sent to Parliament from the colonies asking for peace and protection?

a)

Magna Carta

b)

Treaty of Paris 1763

c)

Olive Branch Petition

d)

Declaration of Independence

10.

What advantages did the British have during the war? Check all answers that apply.

a)

knowledge of the land

b)

a strong army and navy

c)

an abundance of weapons and supplies

d)

the best leadership

11.

What were the results of the Battle of Long Island? Check all answers that apply.

a)

George Washington held control of the Hudson River.

b)

The British took control of NY for the rest of the war.

c)

Nathaniel Greene lost 2,800 members of the Patriot army.

d)

General Burgoyne surrendered.

12.

Which battle was a victory for George Washington and took place in New Jersey on Christmas?

a)

Battle of Long Island

b)

Battle of Saratoga

c)

Battle of Yorktown

d)

Battle of Trenton

13.

A mercenary is a soldier who fights for _____________.

a)

money

b)

freedom

c)

fame

d)

independence

14.

This battle was considered the turning point of the American Revolution because France started to support the war after this battle.

a)

Battle of Trenton

b)

Battle of Saratoga

c)

Battle of Lexington

d)

Battle of Yorktown

15.

This battle ended the war.

a)

Battle of Trenton

b)

Battle of Saratoga

c)

Battle of Lexington

d)

Battle of Yorktown

16.

Which answer(s) below accurately describes the winter at Valley Forge ?

a)

Americans were low on supplies.

b)

Americans were losing hope about winning the war.

c)

Deadly diseases were spreading quickly.

d)

All of the above

17.

The document that ended the war and officially recognized America's independence was the ____________.

a)

Treaty of Paris 1763

b)

Treaty of Paris 1783

c)

Declaration of Independence

d)

Magna Carta

18.

Which of the following were parts of the Treaty of Paris 1783? (Choose all answers that apply).

a)

All war debts were erased.

b)

Britain recognized America as an independent nation.

c)

Britain and America both maintained trade on the Mississippi River.

d)

America's western boundary became the Mississippi River.

19.

Which answer correctly shows the order of the battles of the American Revolution?

a)

Yorktown, Lexington, Trenton, Saratoga

b)

Trenton, Lexington, Saratoga, Yorktown

c)

Lexington, Saratoga, Trenton, Yorktown

d)

Lexington, Trenton, Saratoga, Yorktown

20.

Which of the following are true about Benedict Arnold? (Check all answers that apply)

a)

He was a traitor.

b)

He fought for the Americans.

c)

He wrote the Declaration of Independence.

d)

He fought for the British.

21.

Who was a true patriot spy who said he would give up his life for his country again and again?

a)

Nathan Hale

b)

Benedict Arnold

c)

George Washington

d)

John Hancock

22.

While men fought in the war, most women helped out by _____________.

a)

serving as soldiers on the battlefield.

b)

firing the canons.

c)

managing farms and family businesses.

d)

teaching the soldiers how to fight.

23.

Which letter shows the boundary of the United States after the American Revolution?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

24.

Which letter shows where the last battle of the war took place?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

25.

Which letter shows where the battle of Saratoga took place?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C