WorksheetsChapter 6: Lesson 1 Review
Total questions: 18
Worksheet time: 9mins
What is the definition of a Patriot?
an American colonist opposed to Britain's actions and policies
an American colonist not supporting either side in a conflict
an American colonist loyal to Britain's actions and policies
an American colonist requesting to leave the colony in which they live
Which of the following BEST describes a Loyalist?
an American colonist requesting to leave the colony in which they live
an American colonist opposed to Britain's actions and policies
an American colonist not supporting either side in a conflict
an American colonist loyal to Britain's actions and policies
What is the definition of minutemen?
an American colonist loyal to Britain's actions and policies
Colonial men ready to fight at a moment's notice
an American colonist opposed to Britain's actions and policies
British men ready to fight at a moment's notice
How did the Colonial army prepare for a possible war against Britain?
They built a fort to protect the city of Boston
They formed an army of well-trained soldiers
They began storing ammunition in the city of Concord
They hired spies to find out the details of Britain's plan
Why were British troops on their way to Concord, Massachusetts?
To arrest Paul Revere and William Dawes
To seize ammunition from the Colonial army
To prepare for a possible war against the colonies
To form an alliance with the American Indians
Why did Paul Revere ride from Boston to Lexington?
To make sure the Lexington minutemen had enough weapons and supplies for battle
To try to find more soldiers to help fight against the British
To warn the Colonial troops about Britain′s plan to seize their ammunition
To help train a new group of minutemen
The first shots and battles of the Revolutionary War occurred at which location?
Bunker Hill
Fort Ticonderoga
Breed′s Hill
Lexington and Concord
Which of the following statements is TRUE?
A British soldier fired the "shot heard round the world"
Paul Revere is responsible for firing the "shot heard round the world"
A Colonial soldier fired the "shot heard round the world"
Nobody knows who fired the "show heard round the world"
When the British troops retreated to Boston, what did the Colonial troops do?
They attacked to prevent the British troops from escaping
They stayed in Concord to avoid another conflict
They surrounded Boston and trapped the British troops inside
They fled to Bunker Hill to prepare for the next battle
What made the Battle of Lexington and Concord significant?
It was the most deadly battle in the history of the United States.
It was the last battle of the Revolutionary War.
It was the longest battle in history after lasting several weeks.
It was the first battle of the Revolutionary War.
Who convinced Congress to let him get the weapons from Fort Ticonderoga?
Ethan Allen
Benedict Arnold
General Gage
Paul Revere
Which of the following BEST describes the British soldiers in the fort?
They fled the fort when the Colonial soldiers attacked.
They didn't fight and surrendered when the Colonial soldiers attacked.
They were not in the fort when the Colonial soldiers attacked.
They fought and came out victorious when the Colonial soldiers attacked.
On which date was Fort Ticonderoga captured?
April 18, 1775
June 17, 1775
October 11, 1775
May 10, 1775
How did the capture of Fort Ticonderoga help the Colonial troops?
It gives them lots of weapons and ammunition
It gives them access to many British warships
It gives them a new place to hide from the British
It gives them more control of the American colonies
Why did the British want control of the hills?
Because they wanted to put a British flag on the hills
Because there was known to be a lot of gold buried in the hills
Because it would give them the higher ground against the Colonies
Because it was the only location they could hide from the Colonial troops
Why did the Colonial troops retreat during the Battle of Bunker Hill?
They were scared to lose the battle
They were running out of ammunition
They were told to back down
They were no longer interested in fighting
Which of the following BEST describes the outcome of the Battle of Bunker Hill?
The British army won, and suffered less casualties than the Colonial army
The British army lost, and suffered more casualties than the Colonial army
The Colonial army won, but suffered more casualties than the British army
The Colonial army lost, and suffered less casualties than the British army
How was the Battle of Bunker Hill significant for the Colonial army?
It proved they had the power to capture a lot of British soldiers
It proved they could fight without the a leader
It proved they had the ability to defend themselves
It proved they did not stand a chance against the British army
