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Studies Weekly Week 19

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The Boston Tea Party took place in what year?

a)

1776

b)

1860

c)

1773

d)

1775

2.

Why did the Sons of Liberty dump 90,000 pounds of tea into Boston Harbor?

a)

Being forced to buy tea from the East India Company violated their freedom to choose for themselves.

b)

The tea was spoiled due to being exposed to sea water.

c)

They preferred to purchase coffee.

d)

They were intoxicated and thought it was fun.

3.

From the facts shared in this story, who do you infer was the man who rode a horse a long distance?

a)

Samuel Adams

b)

Paul Revere

c)

George Washington

d)

John Quincy Adams

4.

As a tennis player, Billie Jean King won how many Grand Slam tennis titles?

a)

30

b)

31

c)

29

d)

39

5.

Billie Jean King defeated what male tennis player in the "Battle of the Sexes?"

a)

Arthur Ashe

b)

Andre Agassi

c)

James Anderson

d)

Bobby Riggs

6.

In 2009, Billie Jean King received what award?

a)

Congressional Gold Medal

b)

Medal of Honor

c)

Presidential Citizens Medal

d)

The Presidential Medal of Freedom

7.

The French and Indian War was a war between which of the following groups?

a)

the French and the American Indians

b)

Britain and the French

c)

Britain, the French, and the American Indians

d)

the American Indians and the colonists

8.

The actions below contributed to the American Revolution, except for which one?

a)

when the king sent troops to fight the American Indians

b)

when the king sent British soldiers to enforce tax laws

c)

when the colonists had to provide living quarters for British soldiers

d)

when King George said that the colonists could not live west of the Appalachian Mountains

9.

Based on the facts in the article, what can you infer the word "revolution" means?

a)

when people disagree with each other

b)

when people work with their government

c)

when people revolt or fight against their government

d)

when a government imposes unfair taxes and rules on its people

10.

Who was the head of the Church of England?

a)

King George

b)

Patriots

c)

Loyalists

d)

the priests

11.

According to the article, which of the following was NOT a major source of tension in the colonies?

a)

the right to worship as one wished

b)

the personal practice of faith

c)

how to arrange the village buildings

d)

split loyalty to King George

12.

Why were many colonies divided?

a)

They didn't want to be in the new land.

b)

Many had sworn to be loyal to King George, who was the head of the Church of England.

c)

No one was brave.

d)

America was not a nice place to live

13.

What does it mean to "band together?"

a)

ignore the needs of others

b)

be happier

c)

be as one

d)

allow others to be in charge

14.

What is the name for colonists who were loyal to the king of Britain?

a)

Patriots

b)

Loyalists

c)

Committee of Correspondence

d)

Band of Brothers

15.

We can infer that "taxation without representation" means which of the following?

a)

No taxes for the poor.

b)

No taxes without hearing what the people want.

c)

Taxes are not allowed in the colonies

d)

No taxes on imported goods