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WorksheetsRevolutionary Era #2
Total questions: 60
Worksheet time: 30mins
What law was passed that prohibited colonists from expanding west past the Appalachian Mountains?
Sugar Act
Tea Act
Proclamation of 1763
Boston Massacre
The British began imposing taxes on the colonists in 1765 to help pay for the expenses of fighting the
French and Indian War
Spanish Armada
American Revolution
Battle of Bunker Hill
Who often is considered the founder of the U.S. Navy?
George Washington
Benjamin Franklin
Nathaniel Bacon
John Paul Jones
Where were the first shots fired of the Revolutionary war?
Saratoga
Lexington
Boston
Trenton
A significant accomplishment of the Second Continental Congress in 1776 was?
Signing the Treaty of Paris
approving the Bill of Rights
creating the U.S. Constitution
writing the Declaration of Independence
Which of the following was a grievance listed in the Declaration of Independence?
Quartering of soldiers
Closing of the Boston Harbor
Ending religious toleration
Disregarding freedom of speech
Where did General George Washington camp the Continental Army for training over the bitter winter of 1777-78?
Delaware
New York City
Yorktown
Valley Forge
The first casualty of the Revolution
James Armistead
Crispus Attucks
Bernado de Galvez
Paul Revere
The unalienable rights are
life, liberty, and property
life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness
the freedom from fear, want, and tyranny
the freedoms of speech, religion, assembly, and petition
"For cutting off our trade with ALL parts of the world?" - from the Declaration of Independence
Which British economic concept does this grievance refer to?
Socialized medicine
Public transportation
Mercantilism
Unemployment benifits
How do we know the colonists felt the British government had been oppressive?
It is stated in the Preamble of the Declaration of Independence
It is stated in the Articles of Confederation
It is stated in the US Constitution
It is stated in the Bill of Rights
Who wrote the first draft of the Declaration of Independence?
Martha Washington
George Washington
James Wright
Thomas Jefferson
Why didn't the American colonies expand into the Western territories won after the French and Indian War?
It was too difficult to move on a horse and wagon
Native Americans in those areas were inhospitable towards American colonists
The King prohibited them from moving west of the Appalachian Mountains
Most colonists like going to the beach on the Atlantic Coast on sunny days
Why were so many American colonists angry about the Stamp Act of 1765?
It was a direct tax without any representation in Parliament
They didn't want the cost of their mail to be increased
They didn't want a postage stamp with King George III's picture on it
They wanted to have a post office in every county
Who told her husband to "remember the ladies" when he was helping to write the Declaration of Independence?
Abigail Adams
Martha Washington
Molly Pitcher
Deborah Sampson
Battle that convinced France to join the Patriots in the American Revolution:
Battle of Saratoga
Battle of Lexington and Concord
Battle of Yorktown
Battle of Bull Run
He was a resident of Virginia, a planter, soldier in the French and Indian War, delegate to first and second Continental Congress, Commander of the Continental Army, chairman of the Constitutional Convention. Who is being described?
George Washington
Ben Franklin
Thomas Jefferson
John Adams
Thomas Paine wrote what famous document, that persuaded the colonists to join the cause for independence?
Common Sense
Declaration of Independence
US Constitution
Olive Branch Petition
Which battle resulted in General Cornwallis being captured and the British surrender, which ended the American Revolution?
Battle of Yorktown
Battle of Saratoga
Battle of Lexington and Concord
The Battle of Good and Evil
What agreement ended the American Revolution?
Treaty of Paris 1763
Albany Plan of Union
Treaty of Paris 1783
State of the Union 1765
Who was the "father" of the US Navy?
John Paul Jones
George Washington
Benjamin Franklin
Thomas Jefferson
Which of the following are unalienable rights? (rights that cannot be taken from you)
Life
Liberty
Pursuit of Happines
All of the above
Treaty of Paris (1783) forced which country to finally acknowledge the United States as an independent country?
Spain
France
Great Britain
Germany
The Intolerable Acts were punishments from King George to the colonists after what famous protest?
Boston Tea Party
Boston Massacre
Battle of Lexington
Boston Coffee Party
Aside from being the turning point, this battle convinced the French to join the Americans in the Revolutionary War
Lexington/Concord
Saratoga
Trenton
Yorktown
The Sugar Act, Stamp Act, and Quartering Act all did what?
Made the colonists angry
Made the colonists protest
Made Colonists and British relations negative
All of the above
Which of the following is NOT an unalienable right listed in the Declaration of Independence?
Life
Liberty
Private Property
Pursuit of Happiness
Why were the colonists upset about the Proclamation of 1763?
It imposed taxes on the colonists
It forbid them from moving west of the Appalachian mountains
It forbid them from moving to Great Britain
It forbid them from moving to Mexico
Unalienable rights are
Rights that cannot be taken away
Rights you are born with
Listed in the Declaration of Independence
All of the above
What best explains the difference in the two maps below?
The French and Indian War ended with a French victory.
Russia eliminated French territory in North America.
The French and Indian War ended with a British victory.
Spain conquered France in Europe and took over all of France's holdings in North America.
What is the significance of the black line separating the 13 Colonies from the rest of the land claimed by Britain?
The line represents the French and Spanish attempting to contain British power.
The line has no significance.
The line represented a wall built to keep Native Americans from conquering the colonies.
The line represents the Proclamation of 1763 in which the British government told colonists they could not move into the newly acquired territory.
The Stamp Act, Townshend Act, and Tea Act were
opposed as “taxation without representation” by most colonists.
approved by most Patriots, but opposed by most Loyalists.
failures because they raised the price of goods too high for colonists to buy.
accepted and obeyed by all but a few hotheads in Boston.
After a great deal of protesting by colonists, Parliament _______________ the Stamp Act.
petitioned
repealed
boycotted
blockaded
19. One result of the Treaty of Paris was that
Britain recognized the United States as an independent nation.
France was awarded control of Florida for its efforts in the war.
Britain kept its territory along the Mississippi River.
France received Canada for its efforts in the war.
20. What involvement did women have in the Revolutionary War?
served as spies and soldiers
made socks and blankets for soldiers
served as nurses and did laundry
All of the above
14. Thomas Paine's pamphlet "Common Sense"
suggested an immediate surrender to the British to prevent loss of life.
convinced the French to join forces with the colonists against Great Britain.
convinced many colonists that independence was the only logical option.
convinced many colonists to remain loyal to Great Britain.
A ____________________ was an army of citizens who served as soldiers during an emergency.
Committee of Correspondence
mercenary group
militia
Loyalist
Parliament responded to protests organized by the Sons of Liberty through the passage of the Intolerable Acts that effectively
increased the free flow of trade between the colonies and other countries.
closed Boston Harbor and enacted more colonial trade restrictions.
increased self-government in New England.
removed all British troops from the colonies.
In the years leading up to the American Revolution, the Committees of Correspondence were MOST important because they
kept Parliament informed as to what colonists were planning.
provided a record of the negotiations in the Continental Congress.
showed the increase in support for the King.
maintained close political cooperation and communication among the colonies.
What effect did Thomas Paine’s “Common Sense” have on the American independence movement?
It made people feel like the fight had been lost.
It inspired Americans to fight the British.
It increased respect for the British government.
It ended the American Revolution
Of what importance were men such as Marquis de Lafayette and Baron von Steuben to the American Revolutionary cause?
They served as spies.
They provided military expertise.
They assisted the British.
They served in the House of Burgesses.
The Preamble of the Declaration of Independence states two main ideas. Choose the TWO from the list below.
All people are born with Natural Rights
Governments are formed to protect a king's Natural Rights
Only some people are born with Natural Rights
Governments are formed in order to protect people’s Natural Right
The Declaration of Independence states that “all men are created equal and are endowed by their Creator with inalienable rights.” Which of the following statements does NOT describe inalienable rights?
Rights that people have from birth.
Rights that cannot be taken away by the government
Rights that are granted to people by the government.
Rights that all human being's have.
What did the 2nd Continental Congress do after Lexington and Concord? (Mark all that apply)
Called for boycott of tea
Sent the Olive Branch Petition
Wrote the Albany Plan of Union
Drafted the Declaration of Independence
Appoint Washington as general of the army
According to the Declaration of Independence, after “a long train of abuses” by the king, what do people have the duty to do?
To reform the government.
To elect new leaders and representatives in the government.
To throw off or abolish the government.
To move to a different country.
What was the name of the protestors that formed in Boston in response to the Stamp Act?
The Tea Tax
Patrick Henry
The Sons of Liberty
The British Parliament
What was the name of the event that several Bostonians and red coats got into in March 1770?
The Stamp Act
The Boston Tea Party
The Boston Massacre
The Battle of Lexington and Concord
Who was the person who said: "Give me liberty or give me death?"
Paul Revere
Patrick Henry
Benjamin Franklin
George Washinghton
This event happened when a crowd of protesters threw snowballs and rocks at British soldiers, who then fired into the crowd.
Boston Massacre
Boston Tea Party
Stamp Act
4th of July
What was the name of the pamphlet written by Thomas Paine that contained propaganda encouraging men to join in the Revolution.
Common Sense
Declaration of Independence
The Scoop
Treaty of Paris
Based on the Declaration of Independence, why did the colonists want to be independent from Great Britain?
The British failed to protect the colonists from attack
The British refused to buy good from the colonists.
The British took away the colonists' natural rights.
The British did not give the colonistss religious freedom.
a nation that joins another nation in some common effort, such as fighting a war
partner
ally
mercenary
enemy
What were the 3 main causes of the American Revolution
French and Indian War
Siege of Savannah
Stamp Act of 1765
Battle of Kettle Creek
Proclamation of 1763
The ___________ War was between __________ and _________, and was due to the fact that the colonists did not like the way the British were treating them, especially when it came to taxes.
French and Indian; America;
France
Revolutionary;
America
Great Britain
Revolutionary;
France;
Great Britain
French and Indian;
France;
Great Britain
In 1765, Parliament passed the ____________________ which required colonists to pay a ____ for an official stamp on all public papers.
Stamp Act;
tax
Quartering Act;
tax
Intolerable Acts;
fee
Townshend Acts;
tax
