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American Revolution

Total questions: 60

Worksheet time: 1hrs 13mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
This was the first Parliamentary Act that the American colonists began to boycott because of "no taxation without representation."
a)
Townshend Acts
b)
Navigational Acts
c)
Stamp Act
d)
Coercive Acts
2.
Which act(s) punished Massachusetts following the Boston Tea Party?
a)
The Intolerable Acts
b)
The Stamp Act
c)
The Navigational Acts
d)
The Sugar Act
3.
Which document was based on the Enlightenment ideals and established the separation of the colonies from Britain?
a)
English Bill of Rights
b)
US Constitution
c)
Declaration of Independence
d)
Declaration of the Rights of Man
4.
Which battle in the American Revolution was considered the major turning point, in which the American colonists began defeating the British in most battles?
a)
Yorktown
b)
Saratoga
c)
Bunker Hill
d)
Waterloo
5.
What was added to the U.S.Constitution to guarantee that people's individual freedoms would be protected under the law?
a)
Bill of Rights
b)
Petition of Right
c)
Habeas Corpus
d)
Preamble
6.
In which battle did the American colonists defeat Britain and win the American Revolution?
a)
Yorktown
b)
Breed's Hill
c)
Saratoga
d)
Valley Forge
7.
Where were the first shots of the American Revolution fired?
a)
Concord
b)
Boston
c)
Lexington
d)
Charleston
8.
What forbade colonists to settle in the area west of the Appalachian Mountains?
a)
The Proclamation Act of 1763
b)
Treaty of Paris
c)
Magna Carta
d)
Treaty of Paris of 1783
9.
Which of the following was NOT a cause of the American Revolution?
a)
The British attempting to raise taxes through the Stamp Act
b)
The French government wanting to claim land west of the Mississippi River
c)
Colonists resisting and tensions rising
d)
The influence of Enlightenment philosophy
10.
Most of Thomas Jefferson’s ideas that he used for writing the Declaration of Independence were based on the writings of
a)
Adam Smith
b)
Baron de Montesquieu
c)
John Locke
d)
Voltaire
11.
What was the significance of the pamphlet Common Sense? 
a)
It presented a convincing case for independence, using plain language.
b)
It counteracted the Great Awakening by arguing against religion.
c)
It clearly described how increased trade could benefit the colonies.
d)
It considered early arguments against using slave labor in America.
12.
Who wrote a pamphlet called Common Sense, arguing that the time had come for American independence? 
a)
Thomas Jefferson
b)
Benjamin Franklin
c)
Thomas Paine
d)
John Locke
13.
Which of the following is in correct chronological order? 
a)
Boston Tea Party, Intolerable Acts, First Continental Congress
b)
Intolerable Acts, First Continental Congress,   Boston Tea Party 
c)
First Continental Congress, Boston Tea Party, Intolerable Acts
d)
First Continental Congress, Intolerable Acts, Boston Tea Party
14.

“We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness.”

Who is the author of this quote?

a)

William Penn

b)

John Locke

c)

Thomas Jefferson

d)

King James III

15.

Colonists didn’t feel Parliament had the right to tax them because

a)

Parliament was too far away

b)

Parliament was dominated by Tories

c)

Parliament taxed the British people less than the colonist

d)

They were not represented in Parliament

16.

How many colonies were in America in the 1750

a)

12

b)

11

c)

13

d)

50

17.
What did the Second Continental Congress establish? 
a)
That John Hancock is full of himself 
b)
 The Sons of Liberty 
c)
The Militia - Yay 1st amendment! 
d)
The Declaration of Independence 
18.
This man led the American Army and kept them unified, utilized guerrilla tactics, and avoided direct conflicts that may have destroyed the army.
a)
George Washington
b)
Benjamin Franklin
c)
Alexander Hamilton
d)
Lord Cornwallis
19.

The ideas contained in the Declaration of Independence helped —

a)

motivate European rulers to establish new colonies

b)

inspire people in other countries to question the authority of their government

c)

encourage new settlers in South America to assimilate native populations

d)

persuade religious leaders in other countries to stop the persecution of non-Christians

20.

The Bill of Rights was added to the U.S. Constitution primarily to

a)

establish fair and impartial elections

b)

protect individual rights

c)

guarantee voting privileges to minorities

d)

provide the President with power in times of emergency

21.
Why were the American Colonist taxed after the French and Indian War?
a)
Britain was in debt and needed money
b)
That was the agreement with the Native Americans
c)
They made too much money
d)
Townshend Acts
22.
The Second Continental Congress chose to appoint ____ to lead the army against the British.
a)
Thomas Jefferson
b)
Horatio Gates
c)
Henry Knox
d)
George Washington
23.

In which battle did the "shot heard round the world" happen?

a)

Battle of Yorktown

b)

Battle of Saratoga

c)

Battle of Lexington and Concord

d)

Battle of Bunker Hill

24.

Which was a disadvantage for the British during the war?

a)

A shortage of food and pay for their soldiers

b)

Undisciplined soldiers and militia

c)

Inexperienced officers

d)

The battles were very far from their homeland

25.

The 3rd Amendment protects Americans from having to house troops in their homes - Which act required such?

a)

Sugar Act

b)

Patriot Act

c)

Tea Act

d)

Quartering Act

26.

The French & Indian War is also known as -

a)

100 Years War

b)

Battle at Gettysburg

c)

7 Years War

d)

Texas Revolution

27.

In which year did the colonist declare their independence?

a)

1750

b)

1776

c)

1812

d)

1836

28.

Who was the monarch that the colonists were opposed to at the time of the American Revolution?

a)

Henry VIII

b)

George III

c)

Elizabeth I

d)

Isabella I

29.

Who supported independence for the colonies?

a)

Patriots

b)

Loyalist

c)

Whig

d)

Redcoats

30.

Who supported staying with the king?

a)

Patriots

b)

Loyalists

c)

Colonists

d)

Americans

31.

"Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness" is an example of

a)

Natural Rights

b)

Limited Government

c)

Poplular Consent

d)

Social Contract

32.

Who was the leader of the Revolutionary War?

a)

Benjamin Franklin

b)

Paul Revere

c)

George Washington

d)

Thomas Jefferson

33.

As a response to the Townshend Act, colonists threw snowballs and clubs at British soldiers. British soldiers opened fire killing 5 colonists. This event is known as the _____________________________.

a)

Boston Tea Party

b)

Boston Massacre

c)

The start of the American Revolution

d)

The Battles of Lexington and Concord

34.
Who were the Hessians?
a)
Women who disguised themselves as men to fight in the war
b)
The cooks in the Military 
c)
Germans who fought for the British
d)
Another name for American soldiers
35.
What river did Washington and his men cross for the battle of Trenton?
a)
Susquehanna river
b)
Trenton river
c)
Delaware river
d)
Mississippi river
36.
Where did Washington's army endure a terrible winter?
a)
Valley Forge
b)
Saratoga
c)
Philadelphia
d)
Yorktown
37.

Which one of these is not an advantage that helped the American patriots defeat Great Britain?

a)
defense of their own land, principles and beliefs
b)
support from France
c)
superior numbers of soldiers and greater experience
d)
strong leadership from men like George Washington
38.
Which side had more resources and training at the beginning of the war?
a)
British
b)
Colonists
c)

Americans

d)

Settlers

39.
Why did the British want to control Boston?
a)
They wanted to control the harbor, to receive supplies from ships.
b)
They were Red Sox fans.
c)
They found the colonies' supply of weapons there.
40.

Which amendment protects the rights of every American, such as Freedoms of Speech, Religion and Press?

a)

Second Amendment

b)

First Amendment

c)

27 Amendments

d)

Third Amendment

41.

Which amendment guarantees Americans right to bear arms (own weapons)?

a)

Second Amendment

b)

First Amendment

c)

27 Amendments

d)

Third Amendment

42.

The idea that anyone accused of a crime is innocent until proven guilty is in which amendment?

a)

First

b)

Second

c)

Fifth

d)

Third

43.

What method did colonists use to protest the various taxes placed upon them by the British government?

a)

boycotts

b)

intimidating tax collectors

c)

smuggling

d)

all of the above

44.

During the Winter of Valley Forge, hunger, disease, and cold took the lives of 2500 of Washington’s men that winter. A volunteer from Prussia named ____________________________ drilled soldiers, taught them how to use firearms, and created a more disciplined army.

a)

Marquis de Lafayette

b)

Baron von Steuben

c)

Nathanael Greene

d)

Samuel Adams

45.
Why did the leaders of the colonies meet at the 2nd Continental Congress?
a)
To raise taxes for the war
b)
To gain Great Britain's support
c)
To begin a strong national defense with an army led by George Washington
d)
Established an alliance with the US and France
46.

This rebellious group came together because it was ready to act instead of just talk?

a)
Loyalists
b)
Operation Orange
c)
2nd Continental Congress
d)
The Son's of Liberty
47.
Which document granted the US independence from England?
a)
English Bill of Rights
b)
Magna Carta
c)
Treaty of Paris of 1783
d)
Proclamation Act of 1763
48.
This man wrote the Declaration of Independence to to show that the colonists were free from Britian
a)
Thomas Jefferson
b)
Thomas Paine
c)
John Locke
d)
George Washington
49.
When this was put into place, British imports rapidly decreased
a)
Tea Act
b)
Intolerable Acts
c)
Sugar Act
d)
Townshend Acts
50.
What forbade colonists to settle in the area west of the Appalachian Mountains?
a)
The Proclamation Act of 1763
b)
Treaty of Paris
c)
Magna Carta
d)
Treaty of Paris of 1783
51.
Colonist were very upset about the taxing of glass, lead, paint, and tea that this Act caused 
a)
Stamp Act
b)
Quartering Acts
c)
Intolerable Acts
d)
Townshend Acts
52.
This battle influenced the American Revolution when the colonists along with the French surrounded the British and they were forced to surrender.
a)
Lexington and Concord
b)
Battle of Saratoga
c)
Battle of Yorktown
d)
Battle of Trenton
53.
Which Battle was a turning point in the War?
a)
Battle of Gettysburg
b)
Lexington and Concord
c)
Battle of Yorktown
d)
Battle of Saratoga
54.
What is the following quote referring to? "We hold these truths to be self evident, that all men are created equal...with certain unalienable rights that among them are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness" 
a)
The right to revolt
b)
Locke's Natural Rights
c)
Popular sovereignty
d)
The social contract
55.
Which two documents advocated for limiting the monarchy?
a)
Common sense and Magna Carta
b)
Bill of Rights and Declaration of Independence
c)
Declaration of Independence and the Magna Carta
d)
Magna Carta and Bill of Rights
56.
This allowed government officials to search for smuggled goods at any time and in any place
a)
Quartering Act
b)
Writs of assistance
c)
Stamp Act
d)
Townshend Acts
57.
The Sons of liberty were not
a)
A secret organization
b)
Organizers of the Boston Tea Party
c)
Loyalists
d)
Tried for treason if caught
58.
The Articles of Confederation were...
a)
the King's plan for how to govern the newly freed colonies
b)
the first Constitution
c)
the first government of the U.S.
d)
George Washington's plan for taking power as the new King
59.
One weakness of the Articles Of Confederation was that it lacked which 2 branches of government?
a)
Legislative & Executive
b)
Executive & Judicial
c)
Judicial & Legislative
d)
Executive & Oak
60.

Who was the first person killed in the Boston Massacre?

a)

Hector

b)

Crispus Attucks

c)

Sam Adams

d)

John Adams

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