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American Revolution

Total questions: 86

Worksheet time: 43mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

In which two areas of the map did the French explorers settle?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

2.

In which area did Coronado claim land?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

3.

England settled which area of the map?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

4.

Which explorer settled the area called Quebec today?

a)

Coronado

b)

de Champlain

c)

La Salle

d)

Cabot

5.

Which of these numbers shows where the Pueblo lived?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

e)

5

6.

Which of the American Indians lived in the Northwest and Arctic regions?

a)

Iroquois

b)

Inuit

c)

Kwakiutl

d)

Lakota

e)

Pueblo

7.

Which American Indians would have lived in the region shown?

a)

Inuit

b)

Kwakiutl

c)

Pueblo

d)

Lakota

e)

Iroquois

8.

Which American Indians lived in this kind of dwelling?

a)

Inuit

b)

Kwakiutl

c)

Pueblo

d)

Lakota

e)

Iroquois

9.

Which American Indians lived here?

a)

Iroquois

b)

Lakota

c)

Pueblo

d)

Kwakiutl

e)

Inuit

10.

Which area is characterized by deserts, isolated mountains, and Death Valley?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

11.

Which of these is the Coastal Plain?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

12.

Which region has large rivers, grassy hills, and tornadoes?

a)

8

b)

5

c)

4

d)

2

13.

Which of these shows the Coastal Range?

a)
b)
c)
d)
14.

Which of the following are found in the Coastal Plain region?

a)

High Plateaus

b)

Many harbors

c)

Old, eroded mountains

d)

Broad lowlands

e)

Large freshwater lakes

15.

Which of the following is the archaeological site that gave evidence of humans in southeastern Virginia 18,000 years ago?

a)

Mesa Verde

b)

Yorktown

c)

Saratoga

d)

Cactus Hill

16.
Which does NOT belong to the economic ventures?
a)
Roanoke Island
b)
Jamestown
c)
Georgia
d)
Plymouth
17.
Which does NOT belong to the religious ventures?
a)
Pennsylavnia
b)
Georgia
c)
Massachusetts Bay
d)
Plymouth
18.

Georgia was settled by people who had been in -

a)

the back country

b)

religious isolation

c)

debtor's prisons

d)

factories

19.

Which of the following did the Portuguese carry from Europe to Africa?

a)

Manufactured goods

b)

Gold

c)

Slaves

d)

Cloth

e)

Metal objects

20.

Ghana, Mali, and Songhai were located near -

a)

The Indian Ocean

b)

The Niger River

c)

The Sahara Desert

d)

The Nile River

21.
Which best described the economic relationship between Great Britain and the American colonies after the French and Indian War?
a)
The American colonies had total economic freedom
b)
The American colonies wanted more English protection
c)
Great Britain created more rules and taxes
d)
Great Britain relaxed some of its control over trade
22.
Who appointed colonial governors?
a)
The king
b)
Colonists
c)
Wealthy landowners
23.
Why was the Declaration of Independence written?
a)
To make the French happy
b)
To make a new set of laws
c)
To claim independence from Great Britain
d)
To make trade better
24.
What is the first official battle of the Revolutionary War?
a)
Battle of Yorktown
b)
Battle of Philadelphia
c)
Battle of Hunker Bill
d)
Battle of Bunker Hill
25.
Who was the major author of the Declaration of Independence?
a)
John Adams
b)
Thomas Jefferson
c)
Benjamin Franklin
d)
George Washington
26.
Why did Great Britain impose taxes?
a)
They didn't
b)
To build a wall in the Appalachian mountains
c)
To pay for the king's new castle
d)
To pay for the F&I war and to keep British soldiers in the colonies
27.
After which battle did the French joined the side of the Patriots (USA)- it was the turning point.
a)
Battle of Yorktown
b)
Battle of Bunker Hill
c)
Battle of Saratoga
d)
Battle of Gettysburg
28.
Which battle ended the war?
a)
Battle of Yorktown
b)
Battle of Bunker Hill
c)
Battle of Saratoga
d)
Battle of Gettysburg
29.
What was the economic relationship between the colonies and Great Britain after the French and Indian War?
a)
The colonies had complete freedom
b)
The colonies started to build more factories
c)
The British left the colonies
d)
The King raised more taxes and made more laws
30.
Which man fired up the colonies with his speech in a Richmond, VA church? "Give me liberty or give me death!"
a)
John Adams
b)
Patrick Henry
c)
Thomas Jefferson
d)
Benjamin Franklin
31.
What stated that colonists could not move west of the Appalachian Mountains?
a)
The Declaration of Independence
b)
The Constitution of England
c)
The Royal Decree of 1763
d)
The Proclamation of 1763
32.
Which event happened in 1770 when colonists were taunting soldiers and throwing snowballs, killing 5 colonists?
a)
Boston Tea Party
b)
Boston Massacre
c)
Lexington and Concord
d)
Battle of Saratoga
33.
Which document says that government gets its power from the people and that it's people's right to change a bad government?
a)
Declaration of Independence
b)
Magna Carta
c)
Preamble to the Constitution
d)
Articles of Confederation
34.
Who surrendered at Yorktown?
a)
Charles Cornwallis
b)
George Washington
c)
King George III
35.
Which colony was not present at the First Continental Congress?
a)
Virginia
b)
Georgia
c)
Pennsylvania
d)
New York
36.
Which former slave wrote poems promoting independence?
a)
Phyllis Wheatley
b)
Eleanor Roosevelt
c)
Clara Barton
d)
Sojourner Truth
37.
Why do we celebrate the 4th of July?
a)
That's when we won Yorktown
b)
That's when the Boston Tea Party happened
c)
That's when the colonies became free from Great Britain
d)
Battle of Lexington and Concord
38.
Who's ideas were included in the Declaration of Independence? (unalienable rights)
a)
John Locke
b)
Patrick Henry
c)
Ben Franklin
d)
Thomas Jefferson
39.
What did the Treaty of Paris (1783) do?
a)
France started to trade with America
b)
Great Britain recognized America as an independent country
c)
Britain took control of the colonies
d)
France joined the war
40.
Why did the Boston Tea Party happen?
a)
To celebrate George Washington's promotion
b)
To show support for the royal governor
c)
To protest the tea act and taxes placed on the colonies
d)
create an alliance with Canada
41.
Which person did NOT play a key role in the Revolutionary War?
a)
John Adams
b)
John Smith
c)
Benjamin Franklin
d)
George Washington
42.
Who was the British King during the Revolutionary War?
a)
James I
b)
Henry II
c)
George III
d)
Luther IV
43.
Which founding father helped secure French support for the war?
a)
Benjamin Franklin
b)
Patrick Henry
c)
George Washington
d)
Thomas Jefferson
44.
Boston Tea Party -- Declaration of Independence -- ??? -- Treaty of Paris
Which event goes in the ??? spot
a)
French and Indian War
b)
Battle of Yorktown
45.
Which attitude helped the colonists win the American Revolution?
a)
 I care most about having peace.
b)
I am always loyal to the king.
c)
I need to protect my own land.
d)
I am hoping to move to the city. 
46.
Without this country's help, we would have never won the war.
a)
France
b)
Great Britain
c)
Spain
d)
Portugal
47.

What British legislation led to the American Revolution?

(Pick 2)

a)

Northwest Ordinance

b)

Emancipation Proclamation

c)

Stamp Act

d)

Proclamation of 1763

48.

Look at the picture above. What do you think the colonists might be yelling?

a)

"Washington for President"

b)

"No taxation without Representation"

c)

"On to Richmond!"

d)

"King George is the best!"

49.

Use the map above. According to the Proclamation of 1763, in which area were the colonists forbidden to settle?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

50.

What was one reason that Great Britain imposed the Stamp Act?

a)

To pay for the tea that was thrown into the Harbor

b)

To pay the colonists to be representatives in Parliament

c)

To pay the cost of the French and Indian War

d)

To pay for the colonial militia to defend each colony

51.

Which were sources of colonial dissatisfaction with Great Britain? (choose three)

a)

Treatment of Native Americans

b)

Power of Colonial Governors

c)

Availability of British goods

d)

Representation in Parliament

e)

Taxes

52.

Who was most likely to make this statement?

"I hate the power of our colonial governors. He doesn't have my interests at heart."

a)

A Loyalist

b)

A European Philosopher

c)

A Patriot

d)

A French settler in Quebec

53.

Who does this timeline describe?

a)

Ben Franklin

b)

Patrick Henry

c)

John Adams

d)

Paul Revere

54.

One of the more tragic events that led to the American Revolution centered on a group of individuals throwing snowballs at Redcoat. The British soldiers opened fire and killed a number of unarmed individuals. The incident is...

a)

Lexington and Concord

b)

The Boston Massacre

c)

Winter at Valley Forge

d)

The Boston Tea Party

55.

What are the "certain unalienable rights" stated in the Declaration of Independence?

a)

Right to govern oneself in a democracy

b)

Right to travel to the colonies

c)

Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness

d)

Right to own land

56.

According to the Declaration of Independence, where does the government get its power?

a)

The King

b)

The People

c)

The Legislature

d)

The Governors

57.

What advantages helped the colonists win the Revolutionary War? (Choose 4)

a)

Skilled Leadership

b)

Knew the land

c)

Better trained and supplied army

d)

Assistance from France

e)

Patriotic Spirit

58.

Who was the major author of the Declaration of Independence?

a)

George Washington

b)

Ben Franklin

c)

Thomas Jefferson

d)

John Adams

59.

The conclusion of which battle caused the French to lend their support and aid to the Colonists and was considered to be the turning point in the Revolutionary War?

a)

Battle of New Orleans

b)

Battle at Yorktown

c)

Boston Tea Party

d)

Battle of Saratoga

60.

Who was the King of England during the American Revolution?

a)

King George

b)

King Edward

c)

King Henry

d)

King Charles

61.

“Give me liberty or give me death” is a part of a speech given by -

a)

George Washington

b)

Patrick Henry

c)

James Madison

d)

Thomas Jefferson

62.

Who does the chart describe?

a)

Thomas Jefferson

b)

Benjamin Franklin

c)

Patrick Henry

d)

Helped gain French support for American Independence

63.

Name the British General that surrendered to George Washington, bringing an end to the Revolutionary war.

a)

George Lafayette Armistead

b)

Patrick Henry

c)

Lord Cornwallis

d)

King George

64.

Commander of the Continental Army

a)

George Washington

b)

Thomas Jefferson

c)

Patrick Henry

d)

Crispus Attucks

65.

Where did the first armed conflicts of the American Revolution take place?

a)

Battle of Yorktown

b)

Lexington and Concord

c)

Valley Forge

d)

Battle of Saratoga

66.

The Treaty Of Paris in 1783...

a)

recognized American Independence, the colonies were their own county now!

b)

The British were going to continue to control the colonists

c)

The War continued

d)

George Washington became President

67.

What British legislation led to the American Revolution?

(Pick 2)

a)

Northwest Ordinance

b)

Emancipation Proclamation

c)

Stamp Act

d)

Proclamation of 1763

68.

Look at the picture above. What do you think the colonists might be yelling?

a)

"Washington for President"

b)

"No taxation without Representation"

c)

"On to Richmond!"

d)

"King George is the best!"

69.

Use the map above. According to the Proclamation of 1763, in which area were the colonists forbidden to settle?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

70.

What was one reason that Great Britain imposed the Stamp Act?

a)

To pay for the tea that was thrown into the Harbor

b)

To pay the colonists to be representatives in Parliament

c)

To pay the cost of the French and Indian War

d)

To pay for the colonial militia to defend each colony

71.

Which were sources of colonial dissatisfaction with Great Britain? (choose three)

a)

Treatment of Native Americans

b)

Power of Colonial Governors

c)

Availability of British goods

d)

Representation in Parliament

e)

Taxes

72.

Who was most likely to make this statement?

"I hate the power of our colonial governors. He doesn't have my interests at heart."

a)

A Loyalist

b)

A European Philosopher

c)

A Patriot

d)

A French settler in Quebec

73.

Who does this timeline describe?

a)

Ben Franklin

b)

Patrick Henry

c)

John Adams

d)

Paul Revere

74.

One of the more tragic events that led to the American Revolution centered on a group of individuals throwing snowballs at Redcoat. The British soldiers opened fire and killed a number of unarmed individuals. The incident is...

a)

Lexington and Concord

b)

The Boston Massacre

c)

Winter at Valley Forge

d)

The Boston Tea Party

75.

What are the "certain unalienable rights" stated in the Declaration of Independence?

a)

Right to govern oneself in a democracy

b)

Right to travel to the colonies

c)

Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness

d)

Right to own land

76.

According to the Declaration of Independence, where does the government get its power?

a)

The King

b)

The People

c)

The Legislature

d)

The Governors

77.

What advantages helped the colonists win the Revolutionary War? (Choose 4)

a)

Skilled Leadership

b)

Knew the land

c)

Better trained and supplied army

d)

Assistance from France

e)

Patriotic Spirit

78.

Who was the major author of the Declaration of Independence?

a)

George Washington

b)

Ben Franklin

c)

Thomas Jefferson

d)

John Adams

79.

The conclusion of which battle caused the French to lend their support and aid to the Colonists and was considered to be the turning point in the Revolutionary War?

a)

Battle of New Orleans

b)

Battle at Yorktown

c)

Boston Tea Party

d)

Battle of Saratoga

80.

Who was the King of England during the American Revolution?

a)

King George

b)

King Edward

c)

King Henry

d)

King Charles

81.

“Give me liberty or give me death” is a part of a speech given by -

a)

George Washington

b)

Patrick Henry

c)

James Madison

d)

Thomas Jefferson

82.

Who does the chart describe?

a)

Thomas Jefferson

b)

Benjamin Franklin

c)

Patrick Henry

d)

Helped gain French support for American Independence

83.

Name the British General that surrendered to George Washington, bringing an end to the Revolutionary war.

a)

George Lafayette Armistead

b)

Patrick Henry

c)

Lord Cornwallis

d)

King George

84.

Commander of the Continental Army

a)

George Washington

b)

Thomas Jefferson

c)

Patrick Henry

d)

Crispus Attucks

85.

Where did the first armed conflicts of the American Revolution take place?

a)

Battle of Yorktown

b)

Lexington and Concord

c)

Valley Forge

d)

Battle of Saratoga

86.

The Treaty Of Paris in 1783...

a)

recognized American Independence, the colonies were their own county now!

b)

The British were going to continue to control the colonists

c)

The War continued

d)

George Washington became President

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