WorksheetsAmerican Revolution
Total questions: 37
Worksheet time: 21mins
I carried water to soldiers during battle and when my husband was wounded I took over his role loading the cannons.
George Washington
Mary Ludwig Hays "Molly Pitcher"
Phillis Wheatley
Betsy Ross
Select all that are correct. Women supported the war by doing the following:
Managing family farms and businesses
Serving as nurses
Being camp followers
Spying for the Continental Army
_____________________ carried pitchers of water to soldiers during the war, and according to legend took part in combat.
Mary Ludwig Hays McCauley
Margaret Corbin
Abigail Adams
Martha Washington
What made the crossing of the Delaware River so difficult?
The depth of the current
The soldiers on the other side.
The current
The weather.
Which best describes the Battle of Trenton?
It was a turning point in the war.
Completely unimportant.
Tactically important.
It raised the morale of the army.
What was the result of the Battle of Trenton?
There was no battle as the British had retreated
Washington's army was defeated by Lord Cornwallis
Washington's army was victorious, capturing over 900 Hessian soldiers
What river did Washington's army cross to get to Trenton
Delaware
New Jersey
Mississippi
True or False. Washington attacked Trenton on Christmas Day
True
False
Why is the battle of Saratoga important
It was the first time an American army surrendered to a British army
It was the turning point in the war
It ended the Revolutionary war
True or false After the Battle of Saratoga, the French decided to help the Americans in the war.
true
false
The primary goal of the Treaty of Paris was to...
reward the French for their efforts in the war.
punish the British.
help the colonies and Britain become rich.
maintain peace between Britain and the United States.
When was the Treaty of Paris signed?
July 4, 1776
September 3, 1783
January 14, 1784
October 19, 1781
Where was the Treaty of Paris signed?
Britain
United States
France
Spain
This writing was published during the American Revolution and paved the way for the Declaration of Independence.
Rights of man
The American Crisis
Common Sense
Thomas Paine was...
A supporter of the American Revolution
Against the American Revolution
Wrote propaganda against the American government
Wrote propaganda for the British government
According to Paine, who should fight for freedom?
Everyone!
Only men!
Only able men!
Only those who want to fight!
Pick the modern English translation for the following excerpt: “But Britain is the parent country, say some. Then the more shame upon her conduct. Even brutes do not devour their young, nor savages make war upon their families…
“Some people believe that the colonies have and will always benefit from Great Britain but I couldn’t disagree more with that statement
“Maybe all along the only reason Great Britain cared for us was for HER benefit!”
“Don’t call Great Britain our caretaker – they’ve been abusive to us!”
“There is nothing positive that will come from staying connected to Great Britain.”
Author of "Common Sense" who called for Americans to govern themselves and be independent?
Thomas Paine
Thomas Jefferson
Friedrich von Steuben
Bernardo de Galvez
Introduced a resolution (formal statement of opinion) to Congress called the Virginia Resolution?
Thomas Paine
Thomas Jefferson
Richard Henry Lee
Charles Cornwallis
The freedom to govern on one's own
Independence
Declaration
Preamble
Grievance
A complaint
Independence
Preamble
Declaration
Grievance
An introduction; the first part
Independence
Preamble
Declaration
Grievance
After the pamphlet "Common Sense" was written, many colonists urged:
Independence from the British
Compromise with the British
Allegiance to the King
Changes to the Declaration of Independence
Who wrote the pamphlet, "Common Sense?"
Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Paine
Patrick Henry
Richard Henry Lee
What happened on July 4, 1776 that makes it such an important date in American History?
The colonists won the American Revolution
The 13 colonies formed their first united government
Congress voted to accept the Declaration of Independence
The colonists formed the first Committee of Correspondence
Why were the delegates worried about signing the Declaration of Independence?
Many did not want to break away from Britain
They felt that the King would pass more taxes on the colonists
They thought many colonists would not agree with the declaration
They knew they would be tried for treason if the British won the war
Who wrote most of the Declaration of Independence?
George Washington
John Hancock
Thomas Jefferson
Richard Henry Lee
Who gave a speech to the Second Continental Congress saying that the colonists no longer owed allegiance to the king?
Richard Henry Lee
John Adams
Thomas Gage
George Washington
what two countries helped america in the war against britian
Spain
Ukraine
Germany
France
what colony did the battle of saratoga happen?
New york
Massachusetts
South Carolina
New Hampshire
Who did General Howe send to keep an eye on Washington's army in New Jersey
Johnny Burgoyne's army
The Hessian Mercenaries
A brigade of loyalists
What river did Washington's army cross to get to Trenton
Delaware
New Jersey
Mississippi
What American officer defied orders and led the decisive charge at Saratoga?
Ethan Allen
Nathaniel Green
Benedict Arnold
