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WorksheetsAmerican Revolution, Final quiz
Total questions: 60
Worksheet time: 33mins
What is a patriot?
They were anti-British. They wanted freedom!
They were pro-British. They wanted to remain a part of England.
They were British soldiers.
They were neutral.
What was a loyalist?
They were anti-British. They wanted freedom!
They were pro-British. They wanted to remain apart of England.
They were British soldiers.
They were neutral. They had no side.
How many colonies were there?
5
50
18
13
Who was an important commander in the American Revolution?
Betsy Ross
Martin Luther King JR.
George Washington
Abraham Lincoln
Who won the American Revolution?
England
America (the colonists)
France
Canada
This was the first official battle of the American Revolution
Lexington and Concord
Bunker Hill
Shiloh
Battle of Rhode Island
This was the final battle of the American Revolution when the French Navy came and assisted the Continental Army
Savannah
Yorktown
Charleston
Mystic
The army of the Thirteen Colonies in the Revolutionary-era United States
Red Coats
Continental Army
minutemen
British Army
What was the name of the event in Boston on December 1773, where people dumped chests of tea into the Boston Harbor in protest?
The Stamp Act
The Boston Tea Party
The Revolutionary War
The battle of Bunker Hill
He was the King of England during the American Revolution. He was often blamed for being a tyrant.
King Phillip
King Charles
George Washington
King George III
Who was the main author of the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
George Washington
Patrick Henry
Paul Revere
Which document do we celebrate on the 4th of July?
The Constitution
Declaration of Independence
The Pledge of Allegiance
The 14 Amendments
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
The Continental Congress members that signed the Declaration of Independence in 1776 could be tried for this crime.
Treason
Bribery
Espionage
Simony
The Declaration of Independence has 27 grievances against King George III. What is a grievance?
reasons for the "break-up" (a complaint)
a last ditch effort to get back together (last chance)
reasons why the colonies like King George (a positive review)
peace treaty between US and England
A type of warfare in which small, informal military groups use surprise attacks and hit-and-run tactics
siege
mercenary
total war
guerrilla warfare
An army of citizens who serve as soldiers during an emergency
volunteer unit
mercenaries
militia
Continental Army
Colonial militia volunteers who were prepared to fight at a minute's notice
mercenaries
allies
Patriots
minutemen
To refuse to allow; to forbid
repeal
boycott
prohibit
ratify
To surround and blockade an enemy town or position with troops in order to force it to surrender
boycott
siege
blockade
petition
A person who betrays his or her country
Patriot
Loyalist
Traitor
Mercenary
Hessians
German soldiers hired to fight for the British in the American Revolution
German soldiers hired to fight for the Americans in the American Revolution
French soldiers hired to fight for the Americans in the American Revolution
French soldiers hired to fight for the British in the American Revolution
Friedrich von Steuban
French Aristocrat who fought under George Washington
philosopher and writer who supported revolution in America and Europe
German soldier brought in by Washington to train the Continental Army
leader of Hessian soldiers employed by Britain in the American Revolution
What were the unalienable rights listed in the Preamble
Life, Love, and Happiness
Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness
Safety, Forture, and Honor
Faith, Hope, and Love
What was one purpose of the Declaration of Independence?
To establish a framework for government
To state the reasons for the colonies to separate from England
To express reasons for limiting immigration
To list arguments for women’s suffrage
As a result of the Revolutionary War, the British agreed to
recognize the United States as a British colony
recognize the United States as a free and independent nation
allow Americans to have representatives in Parliament
seek new allies against the United States
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
The Battle of __________ was the “turning point” of the Revolutionary War as the greatest victory for the American forces.
Valley Forge
Lexington
Concord
Saratoga
What year was the Declaration of Independence written?
1778
1789
1776
1772
Which nation was the strongest supporter of the American Revolution and played a major role in colonial victory?
Dutch Republic
England
France
. Spain
Which country helped the Americans by blocking the Boston Harbor with ships during the Battle of Yorktown?
Britain
France
Prussia
Spain
What was the name of the last-ditch effort on behalf of the colonists to make peace with Great Britain?
Truce
The Pacifist Referendum
White Dove Agreement
Olive Branch Petition
What is the name of the river that Washington crossed on Christmas night to scatter the Hessians (German mercenaries)?
(a)
After what battle, did Cornwallis finally surrender?
Bunker Hill
Yorktown
Saratoga
Valley Forge
Ben Franklin
Colonial inventor, printer, writer, statesman; contributed to the Declaration of Independence and Co
George Washington
Commander in Chief of the American Army
Thomas Jefferson
Author of the Declaration of Independence.
Thomas Paine
Author of political pamphlets during the 1770’s and 1780’s; wrote Common Sense in 1776.
To punish merchants for selling imported tea.
To see who could throw a barrel further.
To promote the Native Americans.
To protest taxes
Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness are examples of...
Bill of Rights
state's rights
unalienable rights
Colonial inventor, printer, writer, statesman: that contributed to the Declaration of Independence and Constitution.
George Washington
Thomas Paine
James Madison
Benjamin Franklin
This person used a passionate protest to persuade the masses into joining the Patriot cause. His publication called for separation from England and was written in a simple and understandable way.
George Washington
Thomas Paine
Thomas Jefferson
Benjamin Franklin
47 page pamphlet written in 1775-76 advocating independence from Great Britain to the 13 colonies.
Declaration of Independence
Declaration of the Rights of Men
Common Sense
Constitution
Which of these was a weakness of the Continental Army at the start of the war?
supply shortages
weak commander
unfamiliar territory
long travel distances
Why did many people in Britain not support the war?
the king was unpopular
they planned to move to America
the cost to taxpayers was too high
they wanted Americans to have their independence
Why did African Americans join the Continental Army?
they had excellent military skills
they were generously paid to join the army
they blamed Great Britain for their enslavement
they hoped independence would lead to an end of slavery
Which of these was a clear disadvantage for General Burgoyne in Albany, New York?
unfamiliar territory
not enough soldiers
insufficient supplies
poor communication
How did the American Revolution impact other parts of the world?
it led to Great Britain giving up its other colonies
it made other nations fearful of American strength
it encouraged other nations to fight for their independence
it made citizens of other nations fearful of a fight for independence
In which colonial region was the Battle of Yorktown?
New England colonies
Middle colonies
Southern colonies
Warships from what country blockaded the British at the Battle of Yorktown?
France
Spain
Mexico
Was Benedict Arnold a patriot or loyalist?
Secretly a loyalist
Patriot
Loyalist
Patriot that turned loyalist
Was Benedict Arnold an early American hero?
Yes
No
American Naval officer famed for his bravery. His most famous victory was the defeat of the British warship "Serapis". "I have not yet begun to fight"
Charles Cornwallis
John Paul Jones
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
George Rogers Clark
British General placed in charge of British forces in the South by Henry Clinton after Charles Town.
Henry Clinton
Charles Cornwallis
Bernardo de Galvez
William Howe
Commander of the American forces in the South. He used guerilla warfare to pull British forces away from cities and into the countryside and woods. His actions led to the British losing the South
Jackson Greene
Keavin Greene
George Washington Greene
Nathaniel Greene
During the American revolution, Benjamin Franklin and John Adams served together as American ambassadors to this European country.
A. Spain
B. Russia
C. France
D. Germany
E. Austria
What document did Franklin help Thomas Jefferson write in 1776?
Declaration of Independence
a letter to King George
the pamphlet called Common Sense
