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WorksheetsAmerican Revolution
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 8mins
What geographical barrier prohibited the colonists from moving west?
Mississippi River
Rocky Mountains
Appalachian Mountains
The Great Lakes
What is bias?
a convergence of ideas
point of view
a mirage
secondary source
Who was the primary author of the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
John Adams
Thomas Paine
Samuel Adams
Which excerpt provoked the colonists to complain about lack of representation in parliament?
"For cutting off our Trade with all parts of the world"
"For Quartering large bodies of armed troops among us"
"For depriving us in many cases, of the benefits of Trial by Jury"
"For imposing Taxes on us without our Consent"
Which English philosopher influenced Thomas Jefferson in the writing of the Declaration of Independence?
William Blacksone
John Locke
King George III
Crispus Attucks
He was the first to die in the Boston Massacre —
Crispus Attucks
Abigail Adams
Wentworth Cheswell
Battle of Saratoga
What was the purpose of the Albany Plan of Union?
Eliminate mercantilism
Unite the Thirteen Colonies
Impose embargoes
None of the above
Why did Parliament [England] impose taxation policies on the 13 Colonies?
To pay off war debts
Buy a new throne for King George
Recover the lost ark
Establish a new colony
What was one provision in the Treaty of Paris of 1783?
Britain recognized America's independence
Spain obtained to fishing in Canada
Britain will compensate America for the war
America will pay off British debts
The Mayflower Compact promoted the idea of —
Mercantilism
Federalism
Self-government
Salutary Neglect
Thomas Paine wrote Common Sense to urge the colonies to —
Declare loyalty to King George III
Accept the rule of the royal governor
Pay off their war debts to Britain
Declare their independence from England
The event depicted in the visual occurred during —
Exploration Era
Colonization Era
Manifest Destiny
Revolutionary Era
The Boston Tea Party was considered an act of —
Civil disobedience
Indian aggression
Limited government
Declaration of war
What significant action did John Hancock play in the adoption of the Declaration of Independence?
Ripped it
Signed it in bold letters
Delivered it to King George III
Amended it
Unalienable rights were defined in what document?
Declaration of Independence
The Holy Bible
Magna Carta
Holy Koran
Which colony was known for fishing, whaling and shipbuilding?
Maryland
Massachusetts
North Carolina
Delaware
She was known as an early advocate for women's rights —
Harriet Tubman
Frederick Douglass
Abigail Adams
Greta Thunberg
Which battle fought in 1781 ended the American Revolution?
Antietam
Yorktown
Saratoga
Princeton
What were the colonists reaction to British taxation policies?
They accepted it without question
They wrote the Intolerable Acts
They opposed with protests
None of the above
Which battle fought in 1777 brought foreign ally in its aftermath?
Bunker Hill
Saratoga
Quebec
Ft. Ticonderoga
Why did the colonists objected to the Proclamation of 1763?
It prevented their westward movement
It made them wealthy
It brought them close to England
It increased patriolism
What are civil liberties?
Rights of the people
Individual rights
Freedom of expression
All of the above
The colonists and British saw the Revolutionary War from different perspective. This is as a result of —
Bias
Alert
Retell
myopia
John Locke wrote in his social contract theory that government is based on —
Divine right of kings
consent of the governed
religious freedom
Dinner at Popeyes
This grievance angered the colonists over lack of representation—
imposing taxes w/o consent
Quartering of troops
Denial of trial by jury
Enslaving Africans in the western hemispher
Tho’ I am truly sensible of the high Honour done me, in this Appointment, yet I feel great distress, from a consciousness that my abilities and military experience may not be equal to the extensive and important Trust: However, as the Congress desire it, I will enter upon the momentous [important] duty, and exert every power I possess in their service, and for support of the glorious cause. I beg they will accept my most cordial thanks for this distinguished testimony of their approbation [approval].
—George Washington, accepting the command of the Continental Army, June 16, 1775
What leadership quality is shown by George Washington’s response?
Confidence - He is confident that Congress made the correct decision in electing him
Humility - He is humbled by the faith in his abilities and is committed to performing the duty
Honesty - He is honest when he states that he does not want this high position
Fearlessness - He is proud of the duty Congress placed on him and will meet their expectations
In the Stamp Act Congress, delegates resolved that only ________ ___________ can impose taxes—
elected representatives
The Intolerable Acts led to the colonists holding what meeting?
These were grievances listed in the Declaration of Independence against King George —
Denial of trial by jury
Quartering of troops
Taxation w/o representation
All of the above
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