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Events Leading to Revolutionary War

Total questions: 16

Worksheet time: 11mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Who fought against each other in the French and Indian War? (pick the best answer)

a)

French vs Indians

b)

British vs Indians

c)

French vs British

d)

French and Indian allies vs British and Indian allies

2.

After the French and Indian War King George III issued the Proclamation of 1763 which reserved lands west of the Appalachian Mountains for the (a)   .

3.

These items would be taxed under the Sugar Act.

a)

wine

b)

molasses

c)

coffee

d)

all of the above

4.

Which of the following would not be taxed under the Stamp Act?

a)

newspapers

b)

playing cards

c)

sugar

d)

birth certificate

5.

What event raised tensions in Boston when 5 unarmed colonists were shot and killed by the British Soldiers?

a)

Boston Massacre

b)

Boston Tea Party

c)

French and Indian War

d)

Battle of Bunker Hill

6.

The Sons of (a)   met in secrecy to discuss how they could rebel against King George III.

7.

Check all things that are true. (Hint: There can be more than one correct answer.)

a)

There were 13 Colonies at this time in history.

b)

King George III was the King of Great Britain.

c)

Loyalists remained in support of King George III.

d)

Patriots remained in support of King George III.

8.

During the Boston Massacre what group of people dressed up as Mohawk Indians and dumped British tea into Boston Harbor?

a)

Loyalists to the King.

b)

Sons of Liberty

c)

Crispus Attucks and his friends

d)

Daughters of the American Revolution

9.

What do you call citizens that volunteered to be ready to fight in a moment's notice? (a)  

10.

During the 1st Continental Congress delegates from 12 of the 13 Colonies were at the meeting. What colony was not present?

a)

Pennsylvania

b)

New York

c)

South Carolina

d)

Georgia

11.

This colonist went on a midnight ride to warn the colonists that the British were coming. __________ ________________

(a)  

12.

Check all boxes that are true about the 2nd Continental Congress.

a)

It took place in New York.

b)

It took place in Philadelphia.

c)

George Washington was chosen as the General of the Continental Army.

d)

Authorization was given to write the Declaration of Independence.

13.

What was the rallying chant of the colonists that would become the Patriots during the Revolutionary War. (Hint: We chanted it many times. King's M & M's)

(a)  

14.

What are the 'unalienable rights' in the Declaration of Independence?

a)

Life, love, and fun

b)

Life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.

c)

Liberty and freedom

d)

Pursuit of country.

15.

Even though it wasn't signed until August 2, 1776, the biggest break up letter in American history (Declaration of Independence) was adopted on this date that we celebrate every summer.

a)

July 4, 1776

b)

August 2, 1776

c)

July 4, 2020

d)

July 4, 1800

16.

How well do you feel you understand the events leading to the Revolutionary War?

a)

I have got it! Easy!

b)

I understand it pretty good.

c)

I'm a little unsure about a few things.

d)

I am really confused.