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American Revolution

Total questions: 37

Worksheet time: 21mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

I carried water to soldiers during battle and when my husband was wounded I took over his role loading the cannons.

a)

George Washington

b)

Mary Ludwig Hays "Molly Pitcher"

c)

Phillis Wheatley

d)

Betsy Ross

2.

Select all that are correct. Women supported the war by doing the following:

a)

Managing family farms and businesses

b)

Serving as nurses

c)

Being camp followers

d)

Spying for the Continental Army

3.

_____________________ carried pitchers of water to soldiers during the war, and according to legend took part in combat.

a)

Mary Ludwig Hays McCauley

b)

Margaret Corbin

c)

Abigail Adams

d)

Martha Washington

4.

What made the crossing of the Delaware River so difficult?

a)

The depth of the current

b)

The soldiers on the other side.

c)

The current

d)

The weather.

5.

Which best describes the Battle of Trenton?

a)

It was a turning point in the war.

b)

Completely unimportant.

c)

Tactically important.

d)

It raised the morale of the army.

6.

What was the result of the Battle of Trenton?

a)

There was no battle as the British had retreated

b)

Washington's army was defeated by Lord Cornwallis

c)

Washington's army was victorious, capturing over 900 Hessian soldiers

7.

What river did Washington's army cross to get to Trenton

a)

Delaware

b)

New Jersey

c)

Mississippi

8.

True or False. Washington attacked Trenton on Christmas Day

a)

True

b)

False

9.

Why is the battle of Saratoga important

a)

It was the first time an American army surrendered to a British army

b)

It was the turning point in the war

c)

It ended the Revolutionary war

10.

True or false After the Battle of Saratoga, the French decided to help the Americans in the war.

a)

true

b)

false

11.

The primary goal of the Treaty of Paris was to...

a)

reward the French for their efforts in the war.

b)

punish the British.

c)

help the colonies and Britain become rich.

d)

maintain peace between Britain and the United States.

12.

When was the Treaty of Paris signed?

a)

July 4, 1776

b)

September 3, 1783

c)

January 14, 1784

d)

October 19, 1781

13.

Where was the Treaty of Paris signed?

a)

Britain

b)

United States

c)

France

d)

Spain

14.
Who won the French and Indian War?
a)
Spanish
b)
Natives
c)
British
d)
French
15.

This writing was published during the American Revolution and paved the way for the Declaration of Independence.

a)

Rights of man

b)

The American Crisis

c)

Common Sense

16.

Thomas Paine was...

a)

A supporter of the American Revolution

b)

Against the American Revolution

c)

Wrote propaganda against the American government

d)

Wrote propaganda for the British government

17.

According to Paine, who should fight for freedom?

a)

Everyone!

b)

Only men!

c)

Only able men!

d)

Only those who want to fight!

18.

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…

a)

“Some people believe that the colonies have and will always benefit from Great Britain but I couldn’t disagree more with that statement

b)

“Maybe all along the only reason Great Britain cared for us was for HER benefit!”

c)

“Don’t call Great Britain our caretaker – they’ve been abusive to us!”

d)

“There is nothing positive that will come from staying connected to Great Britain.”

19.

Author of "Common Sense" who called for Americans to govern themselves and be independent?

a)

Thomas Paine

b)

Thomas Jefferson

c)

Friedrich von Steuben

d)

Bernardo de Galvez

20.

Introduced a resolution (formal statement of opinion) to Congress called the Virginia Resolution?

a)

Thomas Paine

b)

Thomas Jefferson

c)

Richard Henry Lee

d)

Charles Cornwallis

21.
He wrote the pamphlet or short book called Common Sense that said colonists should rule themselves.
a)
John Adams
b)
Benjamin Franklin
c)
Thomas Paine
d)
John Dickinson
22.
He wrote the Declaration of Independence.
a)
Richard Henry Lee
b)
George Washington
c)
Thomas Paine
d)
Thomas Jefferson
23.
This man called for a resolution and independence from Britain.
a)
Richard Henry Lee
b)
Thomas Jefferson
c)
John Adams
d)
George Washington
24.

The freedom to govern on one's own

a)

Independence

b)

Declaration

c)

Preamble

d)

Grievance

25.

A complaint

a)

Independence

b)

Preamble

c)

Declaration

d)

Grievance

26.

An introduction; the first part

a)

Independence

b)

Preamble

c)

Declaration

d)

Grievance

27.

After the pamphlet "Common Sense" was written, many colonists urged:

a)

Independence from the British

b)

Compromise with the British

c)

Allegiance to the King

d)

Changes to the Declaration of Independence

28.

Who wrote the pamphlet, "Common Sense?"

a)

Thomas Jefferson

b)

Thomas Paine

c)

Patrick Henry

d)

Richard Henry Lee

29.

What happened on July 4, 1776 that makes it such an important date in American History?

a)

The colonists won the American Revolution

b)

The 13 colonies formed their first united government

c)

Congress voted to accept the Declaration of Independence

d)

The colonists formed the first Committee of Correspondence

30.

Why were the delegates worried about signing the Declaration of Independence?

a)

Many did not want to break away from Britain

b)

They felt that the King would pass more taxes on the colonists

c)

They thought many colonists would not agree with the declaration

d)

They knew they would be tried for treason if the British won the war

31.

Who wrote most of the Declaration of Independence?

a)

George Washington

b)

John Hancock

c)

Thomas Jefferson

d)

Richard Henry Lee

32.

Who gave a speech to the Second Continental Congress saying that the colonists no longer owed allegiance to the king?

a)

Richard Henry Lee

b)

John Adams

c)

Thomas Gage

d)

George Washington

33.

what two countries helped america in the war against britian

a)

Spain

b)

Ukraine

c)

Germany

d)

France

34.

what colony did the battle of saratoga happen?

a)

New york

b)

Massachusetts

c)

South Carolina

d)

New Hampshire

35.

Who did General Howe send to keep an eye on Washington's army in New Jersey

a)

Johnny Burgoyne's army

b)

The Hessian Mercenaries

c)

A brigade of loyalists

36.

What river did Washington's army cross to get to Trenton

a)

Delaware

b)

New Jersey

c)

Mississippi

37.

What American officer defied orders and led the decisive charge at Saratoga?

a)

Ethan Allen

b)

Nathaniel Green

c)

Benedict Arnold