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Inquiry 5 - What does it take to gain independence?

Total questions: 19

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The study of the rights and duties of citizenship

a)

Civics

b)

Economics

c)

History

d)

Geography

2.

The study of production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services.

a)

Civics

b)

Economics

c)

Geography

d)

History

3.

The study of physical features of the Earth and of human activity as well as how humans interact within space, including the distribution of populations and resources, land use and culture.

a)

Civics

b)

Economics

c)

Geography

d)

History

4.

The __________ army had around 50,000 well trained soldiers. The troops came from all over the world; many were in North America. Some were paid mercenaries (like the Hessians).

a)

British

b)

Continental

c)

Quaker

d)

Hessian

5.

Match the following sentence with the correct social studies theme:

During the Battle of Bunker Hill, the Continental army wanted to gain control of Breed's Hill because the height of the hill provided many advantages.

a)

Civics

b)

Economics

c)

Geography

d)

History

6.

There was a shortage of supplies for colonists during the American Revolution. What will happen to the price of goods (like food, clothing, etc.) that are in high demand and short supply?

a)

The price will decrease.

b)

The price will increase.

c)

The price will remain the same.

7.

The __________ army is described as a rag-tag group of soldiers as it was full of diversity (women, slaves, shopkeepers, farmers, artisans, etc.). Collaboration of these different groups of people was crucial in America gaining independence.

a)

British

b)

Continental

c)

Quaker

d)

Hessian

8.

Which document written by Thomas Paine encouraged the Second Continental Congress to write the Declaration of Independence?

a)

Mayflower Compact

b)

Olive Branch Petition

c)

Common Sense

d)

Bill of Rights

9.

The Second Continental Congress appointed 5 men, one being Thomas Jefferson, to write this document that had a list of 27 grievances (complaints) explaining why the colonists were leaving Great Britain in 1776.

a)

Mayflower Compact

b)

Olive Branch Petition

c)

Common Sense

d)

Declaration of Independence

10.

Which democratic principle is described below?

Each citizen must be treated equally by the law

a)

Consent of the governed

b)

Equality before the law

c)

Inalienable Rights

d)

Right to alter or abolish the government

11.

Our inalienable rights are rights that cannot be taken away. These rights are (choose THREE)

a)

Life, Liberty, & the Pursuit of Happiness

b)

Life, Liberty, and Pursuit of Justice

c)

Life. Liberty, and voting

d)

Life, Liberty, and Right to free speech

12.

Which option below was an incentive for George Washington to Cross the Delaware River on Christmas Eve and fight the Battle of Trenton?

a)

His soldiers need rest.

b)

His soldiers needed to steal supplies from the Hessians in Trenton.

c)

His soldiers needed a win to boost morale.

13.

Which battle below is known as the turning point in the American Revolution because the win caused the French to openly support us in our fight for independence from Great Britain?

a)

Battle of Bunker Hill

b)

Battle of Trenton

c)

Battle of Yorktown

d)

Battle of Saratoga

14.

At this battle, George Washington's Continental Army fought the British Army on land while the French fought the British Navy in the Atlantic Ocean. Being surrounded caused General Cornwallis to surrender.

a)

Battle of Lexington & Concord

b)

Battle of Bunker Hill

c)

Battle of Saratoga

d)

Battle of Yorktown

15.

Match the group of people below to the description:

*Nursed soldiers

*Brought water to soldiers on the battlefield

*Served as spies

*Served as soldiers

*Took up responsibilities at home

a)

Quakers

b)

Native Americans

c)

Enslaved Africans

d)

Women

16.

Match the group of people below to the description:

*Served as soldiers in both armies

*Incentive to join the war was freedom promised after the war

a)

Quakers

b)

Native Americans

c)

Enslaved Africans

d)

Women

17.

Match the battle below to the description:

When: August 19, 1782

Where: Kentucky frontier

Who: Daniel Boone & Kentucky Militia vs. British army & Native Americans

Why: American independence

What:?

a)

Battle of Blue Licks

b)

Battle of Bunker Hill

c)

Battle of Trenton

d)

Battle of Yorktown

18.

What strategy did the Continental Army adopt to win the war?

a)

European style of fighting in rows and columns.

b)

The Gentleman style of fighting by marching toward your enemy.

c)

The Native American style of fighting by hiding and ambushing your enemy (known as guerilla warfare)

d)

The British style of fighting out in an open field.

19.

Select two examples of collaboration during the American Revolution that led to the success of the Continental Army.

a)

The French joining the Americans as an ally after the Battle of Saratoga in the war by supplying them soldiers and supplies.

b)

The Quakers and Native Americans staying neutral during the American Revolution.

c)

The French and Continental Army surrounding the British in Yorktown.

d)

The Germans providing Hessian soldiers to the British.