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SV Benchmark 1 Review 2021

Total questions: 65

Worksheet time: 38mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of the following was NOT an advantage of the British?

a)

supported by the wealth of their large empire

b)

help of mercenaries and loyalists

c)

fighting for their independence

d)

strongest navy in the world

e)

well-trained army

2.

Which of the following was NOT an advantage of the Patriots?

a)

fighting for personal freedom

b)

plenty of weapons and supplies

c)

fighting on their own land

d)

strong leadership of George Washington

3.

What was the winter of 1777-1778 at Valley Forge like for the Continental Army?

a)

the army struggled at Valley Forge due to supply shortages

b)

Loyalists were discouraged by reports from Valley Forge

c)

conditions at Valley Forge ended hopes for American independence

d)

the battle at Valley Forge was the turning point of the war

4.

All of the following are true regarding fighting during the Revolutionary War EXCEPT:

a)

the British formed blockades to stop supplies/troops from reaching Continental Army

b)

the war was fought on land and at sea

c)

the British formed blockades to stop supplies/troops from reaching Continental Army

d)

most Native Americans sided with the Americans

5.

What was the significance of the Treaty of Paris (1783)?

a)

The British recognized the United States as an independent nation

b)

The British ceded Canada to the United States.

c)

The French agreed to sell the Louisiana territory to the United States.

d)

Enslaved Africans gained their freedom in present-day Haiti.

6.

After a string of losses, this American victory boosted morale and confidence in Washington’s leadership.

a)

Trenton

b)

Lexington and Concord

c)

Yorktown

d)

Saratoga

e)

Bunker Hill

7.

First armed conflict of the war; known as “shot heard round the world.”

a)

Trenton

b)

Lexington and Concord

c)

Yorktown

d)

Saratoga

e)

Bunker Hill

8.

Washington’s army and French fleet surround main British army in the south. Last major battle before British surrender.

a)

Trenton

b)

Lexington and Concord

c)

Yorktown

d)

Saratoga

e)

Bunker Hill

9.

A costly British victory (more than 1,000 casualties); Shows that the Americans can put up a fight.

a)

Trenton

b)

Lexington and Concord

c)

Yorktown

d)

Saratoga

e)

Bunker Hill

10.

This Continental victory convinces the French to enter the war against Britain.

a)

Trenton

b)

Lexington and Concord

c)

Yorktown

d)

Saratoga

e)

Bunker Hill

11.

Through his writings, he inspired support for American independence.

a)

Lord Dunmore

b)

Thomas Paine

c)

Friedrich von Steuben

d)

Marquis de Lafayette

e)

Charles Cornwallis

12.

Prussian officer who helped to train the Patriot troops at Valley Forge:

a)

Lord Dunmore

b)

Thomas Paine

c)

Friedrich von Steuben

d)

Marquis de Lafayette

e)

Charles Cornwallis

13.

He came from France to offer his help to the Americans:

a)

Lord Dunmore

b)

Thomas Paine

c)

Friedrich von Steuben

d)

Marquis de Lafayette

e)

Charles Cornwallis

14.

The British General that surrendered his troops at Yorktown:

a)

Lord Dunmore

b)

Thomas Paine

c)

Friedrich von Steuben

d)

Marquis de Lafayette

e)

Charles Cornwallis

15.

Why did Parliament pass the Sugar and Stamp Acts on the colonist?

a)

to pay for gifts to Native Americans to keep them west of the Appalachians

b)

to control the kinds of businesses and contracts colonists entered into

c)

to reverse the effects of the boycott of British goods

d)

to pay part of the cost of defending the frontier (French and Indian War) and colonial governments

16.

The Sons of Liberty were formed to

a)

oppose British policies

b)

carry out violent protests

c)

burn tax stamps

d)

throw tea in the sea

17.

How did the Intolerable Acts punish Massachusetts economically?

a)

forbade trade with other colonies

b)

forced people to feed and house troops in their home

c)

replaced elected officials with appointed officials

d)

closed the port of Boston until the colonist paid for the tea

18.

Where did the First and Second Continental Congress meet?

a)

New York, New York

b)

Boston, MA

c)

Philadelphia, PA

d)

Hershey, PA

19.

Colonists that support the British were called

a)

Minutemen

b)

Patriots

c)

Loyalists

d)

Spartans

20.

According to Thomas Jefferson, what inalienable rights did all men have?

a)

protection, property, and self-government

b)

life, liberty and property

c)

life, liberty and pursuit of happiness

d)

3 square meals, a bed to sleep in, and a roof over your head

21.

British General John Burgoyne was surrounded and forced to surrender near

a)

Albany

b)

Bennington

c)

Harrisburg

d)

Saratoga

22.

The British wanted to seize the Hudson River Valley in order to

a)

cut the New England states off from the other states

b)

establish a base for mercenaries

c)

boost morale for soldiers

d)

establish a supply route

23.

The Battle of Saratoga was the turning point of the war because

a)

We won, we won, we won!!!!!!

b)

It convinced France and Spain that we could win and they should be our allies

c)

It’s a nice place for a vacation

d)

Washington lost

24.

Washington crossed the Delaware River on Christmas Day, 1776 to

a)

retreat to Pennsylvania

b)

stop the British from landing troops and supplies

c)

attack the Hessians at Trenton by surprise

d)

set up tents at Camp Milton

25.

Baron von Steuben helped the Continental Army by

a)

persuading King Louis XXVI to send an army to America

b)

buying food and clothing for soldiers at Valley Forge

c)

stopping the British from attacking from the southwest

d)

teaching soldiers how to fight in formal battles

26.

The French fleet helped the Continental Army at the Battle of Yorktown by

a)

carrying Washington’s army to Virginia

b)

stopping Cornwallis’ troops from escaping by sea

c)

delivering supplies to the Americans

d)

delivering fries they made at the first McDonald’s

27.

What drove the colonists to declare independence from Great Britain?

a)

taxes

b)

no representation in Parliament

c)

quartering of soldiers in their homes and closing of Boston harbor

d)

all of the choices

28.

How is it possible that the American Patriots gained their independence from the powerful British Empire?

a)

the Patriots were untrained, poorly equipped and had no navy

b)

the Patriots were well-trained and equipped soldiers with a strong navy

c)

the Patriots had Tom Brady as their quarterback and the Gronk at TE

d)

he Patriots fought for cause they believed in, had home field advantage and got help from allies.

29.
Why did the Patriots morale rise after the Battle of Bunker Hill?
a)
They were able to find the Patriots on Breed's Hill
b)
They knew they had superior troops, weapons and numbers
c)
They felt they could have won if they had more ammunition
d)
They were not able to knock down the enemy from the hill
30.
That to secure these rights, governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed.
Which document could you find this quote?
a)
Declaration of Independence
b)
Common Sense
c)
Constitution
d)
Treaty of Paris 1783
31.
That to secure these rights, governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed- that whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government.
What should the citizens do if the government breaks the Social Contract?
a)
Alter or Abolish it
b)
Deal with it
c)
Leave the country
d)
Elect a new king
32.
Why did Thomas Paine write Common Sense?
a)
To convince Patriots to fight for independence
b)
To convince Loyalists to fight
c)
To Convince France to help the Patriots
d)
To Convince England to help the Patriots
33.
Why did British General Burgoyne want to control the Hudson River?
a)
Capture Second Continental Congress
b)
Capture General George Washington
c)
Cut off the New England colonies
d)
Cut off the Iroquois Native Americans
34.
Which was NOT a reason why the Battle of Saratoga was a turning point in the American Revolution?
a)
New England would never be threatened during the War
b)
France became an ally
c)
Boost in American Morale 
d)
Made it through a cold and harsh winter
35.
Which of the following WAS a strength for the Patriots heading into the Revolutionary War?
a)
Strong Economy
b)
Reason for fighting-Independence
c)
Strongest Navy in the world
d)
Lack of supplies
36.
Which of the following was NOT a strength for the English heading into the Revolutionary War?
a)
Strong Economy
b)
Best Army and Navy in the world
c)
Familiar with territory
d)
Strong Central government
37.
That to secure these rights, governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed.
Which rights were the citizens forcing the governments to "secure"?
a)
Unalienable Rights
b)
Privileges
c)
Common Ideas
d)
Enlightenment
38.
Which of the following was NOT an unalienable right?
a)
Life 
b)
Liberty
c)
Pursuit of Happiness
d)
Cellphone
39.

The Treaty of Paris 1783 did all of the following EXCEPT

a)

Gave American Independence

b)

Made America pay for damage to Loyalists

c)

Redcoats had to leave western forts

d)

Gave American lands included Canada and Florida

40.
Who was the main writer of the Declaration of Independence?
a)
George Washington
b)
Thomas Jefferson
c)
John Adams
d)
Benjamin Franklin
41.
What are the three inalienable rights that all people have?
a)
Food, Shelter, and Clothing
b)
Life, Liberty and Death
c)
Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness
42.
What is the main purpose of government?
a)
To protect the rights of the people
b)
To protect the life of people's things
c)
To give people things
43.
What two groups of people were not included in the Declaration of Independence?
a)
Men and Women
b)
Women and Slaves
c)
Indentured Servants and Slaves
44.
Which of the following is NOT part of the Declaration of Independence?
a)
Grievances against the king
b)
George Washington's signature
c)
A formal statement declaring independence from Britain
45.
Who gives government the ability to govern?
a)
The people
b)
Parliament
c)
The King
d)
The Sons of Liberty
46.
What did one part of the Declaration of Independence list?
a)
The colonists still wanted to be British citizens
b)
The colonists wanted to change the British government
c)
The things the colonists thought the King did wrong
47.
"All men are created equal" what did this mean?
a)
All WHITE men were created equal. The DOI didn't mention women or slaves.
b)
Rights are given to men by their government but are inherent and undeniable. Rights we are born with
c)
The purpose of government is to protect the rights of the people
d)
If the government does not protect the rights of the people, it is the right of the people to change the government
48.
"Inalienable Rights: Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness" what did this mean?
a)
All WHITE men were created equal. The DOI didn't mention women or slaves.
b)
Rights are given to men by their government but are inherent and undeniable. Rights we are born with
c)
The purpose of government is to protect the rights of the people
d)
If the government does not protect the rights of the people, it is the right of the people to change the government
49.
"Governments are instituted among men" what did this mean?
a)
All WHITE men were created equal. The DOI didn't mention women or slaves.
b)
Rights are given to men by their government but are inherent and undeniable. Rights we are born with
c)
The purpose of government is to protect the rights of the people
d)
If the government does not protect the rights of the people, it is the right of the people to change the government
50.
"It is the right of the people to alter or abolish (get rid of) a government that is not working" what did this mean?
a)
All WHITE men were created equal. The DOI didn't mention women or slaves.
b)
Rights are given to men by their government but are inherent and undeniable. Rights we are born with
c)
The purpose of government is to protect the rights of the people
d)
If the government does not protect the rights of the people, it is the right of the people to change the government
51.

The Continental army was composed of _____________.

a)

troops from all the colonies.

b)

troops from throughout Great Britain

c)

only troops from the New England colonies.

d)

only troops from Virginia and Massachusetts.

52.

Which of these best describes the outcome of the Battle of Bunker Hill?

a)

The British won, but suffered many losses.

b)

The militia won by a narrow margin.

c)

The British won decisively.

d)

The militia surrendered to the British.

53.

What effect did 'Common Sense' have in the colonies?

a)

It persuaded many colonists that America should be independent.

b)

It instilled fear of war in the colonies.

c)

It convinced the colonies to remain loyal to Great Britain.

d)

It petitioned the king to end the quarrel between the colonies and Great Britain.

54.

What was the purpose of the Olive Branch Petition?

a)

to ask King George to make peace with the colonies.

b)

to persuade British troops to leave Boston.

c)

to encourage colonists to join the army.

d)

to convince Parliament to repeal the Stamp Act.

55.

Why was the Declaration of Independence written?

a)

to explain why the colonies were separating from Great Britain

b)

the start the American Revolution

c)

to offer a peace settlement to Great Britain.

d)

to instruct how a county wins its freedom.

56.

According to Thomas Jefferson, the power to rule comes from

a)

the governed.

b)

God

c)

Parliament.

d)

the king.

57.

Why did Thomas Jefferson say that King George III was an unfit ruler?

a)

He denied the colonists their rights.

b)

He was not born in Great Britain

c)

He was not elected by Parliament

d)

He lived far away from the colonies.

58.
The List of Grievances were the part of the Declaration that
a)
detailed the colonists' complaints with King George.
b)
listed a man's natural rights.
c)
introduced the Declaration.
d)
concluded the Declaration, declaring America a free country.
59.
What is the connection between natural rights and government? 
a)
government is meant to provide services 
b)
people have the right to alter government 
c)
people have certain unalienable rights
d)
government is meant to protect rights
60.

What did the Colonists do after the Stamp Act?

a)

Boycott British goods

b)

Made their own goods

c)

Decided they didn't need goods

d)

Stopped paying all of their taxes

61.

What are unalienable rights?

a)

Rights that government cannot take away

b)

Rights that government takes away

c)

rights for aliens

d)

Government is needed to promote equality

62.

Forced colonists to give shelter (house) to British soldiers

a)

Sugar Act

b)

Townshend Act

c)

Quartering Act

d)

Housing Act

63.
How could the British have prevented the American Revolution? 
a)
By forcing King George III to give up the throne  
b)
By overruling the decisions of the colonial legislatures 
c)
By increasing taxes on the colonists 
d)
By allowing colonists to elect representatives to Parliament
64.

The Declaration of Independence is most like a what?

a)

Love Letter

b)

Treaty

c)

Break-up letter

d)

Constitution

65.

Why were the colonists being taxed so heavily?

a)

To pay for the French and Indian War

b)

Because the King felt like it

c)

Because they wanted a revolution

d)

They owed a lot of money to China

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