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Revolutionary War

Total questions: 19

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What document states that all people are created equal and have rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness?

a)

The Constitution

b)

Declaration of Independence

c)

Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom

2.

Who was the commander-in-chief of the First Continental Army?

a)

Patrick Henry

b)

Thomas Jefferson

c)

George Washington

3.

Who followed the orders of the British king?

a)

Patriot

b)

Loyalist

4.

Who said, "give me liberty or give me death!"

a)

Patrick Henry

b)

Thomas Jefferson

c)

George Washington

5.
Which of the following was NOT a weakness for the Patriots heading into the Revolutionary War?
a)
No Army
b)
No Navy
c)
No Central Government
d)
Long/Far Supply Lines
6.
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
7.

Which action is an example of a boycott?

a)

refusing to buy products

b)

taking turns while playing a game

c)

accepting the cultural differences of people

d)

displaying the flag on a holiday

8.

After the Boston Tea Party, King George III and Parliament passed a series of laws. Why did the colonists call these the Intolerable Acts?

a)

The colonists thought the laws were unfair and unacceptable.

b)

The colonists thought the Tea Act was enough punishment.

c)

The colonists wanted Britain to apologize for the Boston Massacre.

d)

The colonists thought too many laws were passed.

9.

In 1776, which document did the colonists write to tell England that they wanted to be free from British rule?

a)

Articles of Confederation

b)

Bill of Rights

c)

Declaration of Independence

d)

United States Constitution

10.

What was an advantage the Americans had during the Revolutionary War?

a)

They knew the land where they were fighting.

b)

They had a large army and navy.

c)

They knew they had the full support of all colonists.

d)

They had better weapons and supplies.

11.

Why did many enslaved African Americans join the Patriots in fighting the British?

a)

They hoped after the war they would be free.

b)

Peter Salem told them to join the Continental Army.

c)

The British army would not allow them to join.

d)

King George III had asked them to be spies for the British.

12.

What name was given to colonists that opposed British rule?

a)

Boycott

b)

Militia

c)

Loyalist

d)

Patriot

13.

What name was given to a colonist that supported the rule of King George?

a)

Militia

b)

Loyalist

c)

Patriot

d)

Boycott

14.

What do you call a volunteer army?

a)

A militia

b)

A boycott

c)

Sons of Liberty

d)

A parliament

15.

Who was the learder of the Patriots?

a)

Gustav

b)

Geroge Washington

c)

Adam Hibbs

d)

Nana Hamilton

16.

Why did the Hessians fight in the war?

a)

The German belived that the British should be in control

b)

They just wanted to

c)

Frggle told them to

d)

The Hessians were paided for it

17.

Where did the First and Second Continental Congress meet?

a)

New York, New York

b)

Boston, MA

c)

Philadelphia, PA

d)

Hershey, PA

18.

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

19.

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