Worksheets8th Grade History Midterm Exam STUDY GUIDE
Total questions: 150
Worksheet time: 1hrs 15mins
New Hampshire
Rhode Island
Massachuttes
South Carolina
Virginia
Maryland
Georgia
Delaware
New York
New Jersey
Georgia
Louisiana
Alabama
The southern colonies produced cash crops which brought in a lot of money. What was a direct result of the high demand for these cash crops?
Not a lot of money was made
Plantation owners relied more and more on slave labor to grow the crops
People began to work alongside Native Americans on the plantations
Plantations started to lose land to Native Americans
King George III sent ________________ to the colonies to enforce his laws
Princes of Parliament
Royal Governors
Royal Officers
Masters of Mercantilism
George Washington was a leader for which country during the French & Indian War.
Great Britain
France
America
Confederate Army
The French and Indian War ended with the signing of the Treaty of Paris 1763.
True
False
Mrs. Schultz has a joke... If April showers bring May flowers, what do May flowers bring?
Pilgrims. The answer is Pilgrims.
Why are you making me do this?
Seriously Mrs. Schultz...? Seriously...?
Oooh cringe. That's not pun-ny.
What did the Hopewell and Adena have in common?
They both built large and elaborate earth mounds
They both lived in the mountains, in caves
They both hunted buffalo
They both lived within the arctic region
Many historians believe that the first inhabitants of North America crossed a land bridge from Asia around 13,000 years ago. If this theory is correct, which statement best describes the earliest Americans?
They were nomadic and moved from place to place in search of animals to hunt and plants to gather
They domesticated animals, such as sheep, to provide milk and food for their people
They relied heavily on fishing alone to provide food for their society
They lived in settled communities and established a thriving agricultural system
King George III created the Navigation Acts. These Acts stated that…
Colonies could not trade with any other European countries
All trade had to go through Great Britain first.
Great Britain got to collect taxes on the goods that came in and left the country
European countries could trade with whoever they wanted
_____________ is the explorer credited with discovering the "New World" (the Americas) that many European countries eventually lay claim to and establish colonies.
Christopher Columbus
Mrs. Schultz
King George III
Alexander Hamilton
How was the Tea Act of 1773 different from the Stamp Act?
It taxed Native Americans too
It did not increase prices
It did not have a tax
It did not affect merchants
Why did the British create the Proclamation of 1763?
to gain more land and resources
to pay off debts from the French & Indian War
to create peace between the Native Americans and colonists
to increase British trade with colonists
Which places these events in the proper sequence (order) from first to last?
A. Boston Tea Party
B. Stamp Act
C. Boston Massacre
A, B, C
B, C, A
C, B, A
B, A, C
This company worked alongside Great Britain in order to monopolize the sale of tea in the colonies.
East England
West India
East India
West England
A major effect in the colonies after the French and Indian War was that colonists were...
able to settle on all land out west
becoming friends and allies with all Native Americans
being taxed to help pay off the debt from the war
becoming allies with France, allowing trade to flourish
What was the main reason the American colonies were unhappy with Great Britain?
They wanted their own king
They felt they had outgrown the British Empire and would do better without them
They didn't like the people of Britain and wanted nothing to do with them
They felt like they were not being represented in Britain's government
Mrs. Schultz has a joke... What kind of tea did the American colonists thirst for...?
Liber-tea ..... the answer is Liberty. : )
Oh no, not again... (don't pick this one)
Mrs. Schultz, why? Why?! (don't pick this one)
#BestTeacherJokeOfTheYear (don't pick this one)
"No taxation without representation" means?
Colonists shouldn't be taxed if they had no one representing them in Parliament
The representative can tax me
Seize weapons right away
Vote for me and there will be no taxes
________ and _________ took a midnight ride and are famous for the quote, "The Regulars are coming!" CHOOSE ALL THAT APPLY:
Paul Revere
John Hancock
William Dawes
Samuel Adams
What is the name of colonists who favor the king?
Unionist
Sons of Liberty
Loyalist
Patriot
Why did King George III tax the colonists so heavily?
He hated the colonist
He wanted more money for himself
The national debt increased from the French and Indian War
To make money for the colonies
Why was it called the "Shot heard around the world"
It was really loud and could be heard across the world
It was just a nickname for the event
News traveled quickly around the world as to what happened in the British colonies
What is a minuteman?
a man who works for one minute at a time
a volunteer soldier who could be ready to fight at a minute's notice
a nickname for a loyalist
a nickname for a British soldier
Who fired first in Lexington, which became known as The shot heard round' the world?
The American colonists
The British soldiers
It's unknown
Alaska
The Sons of Liberty were most successful with boycotting British goods, but they were also known for this violent act...
tar & feather
killing British soldiers at the Boston Massacre
stopping the Boston Tea Party
signing petitions
How many colonists died (within the first few days) as a result of the Boston Massacre?
Five
None
One
Three
What battle convinced the French to form an alliance with the Americans?
Ft. Ticonderoga
Bunker Hill
Trenton
Saratoga
Even though it was a British victory, the Battle of Bunker Hill proved that the Colonial militia could...
outnumber the British solders.
stand up and actually fight the British soldiers.
replace government officials in Parliament.
lose the war.
Soldiers battled harsh winter conditions here during the American Revolution.
Paris
Valley Forge
Rio Grande Valley
Yorktown
Which battle is considered the Turning Point of the American Revolution where France decided to become allies with the Americans?
Battle of Trenton
Battle of Saratoga
Lexington & Concord
Battle of Bunker Hill
General Cornwallis surrenders (but not in person) to General Washington during this battle
Yorktown
Lexington and Concord
Saratoga
Bunker Hill
What document officially ended the war?
Treaty of Paris 1783
Boston Tea Party
Common Sense
Declaration of Independence
What was the first American victory where Ethan Allen conducted a surprise attack at a British run fort?
Battle of Trenton
Battle of Ticonderoga
Battle of Quebec
Battle of Kings Mountain
What was the result of the Battle of Bunker Hill?
The Americans lost the battle, but the British lost more men.
The Patriots won, but lost more men.
The British retreated but the Patriots lost more men.
The British retreated and lost more men.
Who were the Hessians?
Women who disguised themselves as men to fight in the war
The cooks in the Military
German mercenaries who fought for the British
Another name for American soldiers
Which event occurred as a result of General Cornwallis's surrender at the Battle of Yorktown?
France recognized American Independence and declared war again Great Britain
The Second Continental Congress agreed to the Articles of Confederation
Great Britain and the United States Signed the Treaty of Paris 1783
The Second Continental Congress sent the Olive Branch Petition to King George the III.
Why was Geography an important feature in the American Revolution?
The British knew the land better than the Patriots.
The Patriots knew the land better than the British Army, which gave them an advantage.
They used mountains as places to move to when the British won the war.
They used rocks as weapons.
At Valley Forge, George Washington brought in a Prussian General, who specialized in training soldiers. What was the result of using this leaders specializations?
The Continental Army lost many soldiers to the harsh winter.
The Continental Army improved their ability to fight the British.
The Continental Army increased their chances of being attacked by the British.
What was one of George Washington's toughest challenges as a leader during the American Revolution?
to run for President of America
to create a skillful army from small, state militias
to stop the fighting between the large states and small states
Which side fired the first shots of the war?
British
Patriots
No one knows.
At what battle was this famous quote said?
Why did Benedict Arnold become a traitor and fight for the British during the American Revolution?
He blamed the Patriots for the destruction for his farm during the Battle of Saratoga.
He was originally from England and his family convinced him to stay loyal to the king
He was captured by the British who offered to free him if he would act as a spy for them
He felt disrespected by the Continental Army and the British offered him money and respect.
What was in the treaty that ended the American Revolution? Choose all that are correct:
England officially recognized that the “United States” were “free Sovereign and independent States.”
England did not recognize that America was established as a separate country
England gave up claim to the Ohio Valley
The agreement that America would leave Britain alone.
Which best describes Nathan Hale?
First spy for America.
Posed as a runaway slave in order to spy on the British.
Was a tailor who joined the sons of liberty and spied on the British
Was a traitor to the United States during the Revolution.
Which influential pamphlet, written by Thomas Paine, encouraged American independence?
Common Sense
The Federalist Papers
Poor Richard's Almanack
The Rights of Man
Who was the commander-in-chief of the Continental Army during the American Revolution?
Thomas Jefferson
John Adams
George Washington
Alexander Hamilton
Who was the primary author of the Declaration of Independence?
George Washington
Benjamin Franklin
Thomas Jefferson
John Adams
What was the first battle of the American Revolution?
Guilford Courthouse
Trenton
Yorktown
Lexington & Concord
What event is depicted in this image?
Battle of Bunker Hill
Boston Massacre
Boston Tea Party
Lexington and Concord
The American Revolution was between
French & the Native Americans
British & the Colonists
Spain & Australia
This image is most likely depicting
the Boston Tea Party
a ride to Valley Forge
George Washington crossing the Delaware.
Paul Revere's midnight ride.
True
Young, French leader in the American Revolution. Became a major-general in the Continental Army. Helped get supplies for America.
Why was this document written?
The Native Americans wanted their land back
The colonists didn't want to pay taxes on tea
The colonists wanted to break free from British control
Great Britain wanted to break free from the colonists
Why is July 4th a significant date to the Declaration of Independence?
The document was officially accepted and approved by the Continental Congress
It was when they started writing the document
It was Jefferson's birthday
It was the day the King told the colonists to leave the country
Why was signing the Declaration considered dangerous?
If they signed their name the French would start a war with them
If they signed their name the British would see them as traitors and they could be hanged
If they signed their name, the Native Americans would form alliances with Britain
If they signed their name people would see their messy handwriting was not as nice as Jefferson's
Why did John Handcock sign his name in the middle and in large print?
He felt he was the most important person to sign
He was the one who wrote the document
He wanted to make sure the king knew that he signed the document
Writing the Declaration of Independence had been his idea
How many grievances were listed in the Declaration of Independence?
10
27
82
56
What is the first line in the Preamble of the Declaration?
When in the course of human history it becomes necessary to absolve the outer space rock bands which have binded them to one another for thousands of years....
When in the course of human beings historical events it becomes necessary to solve the political rock bands that have caused issues with your land lords over time.....
The unanimous Declaration of the thirteen United States of America, When in the course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them to one another....
I would like to order a venti chai latte with one pump cinnamon and three pumps mocha, with skim milk, and a caramel drizzle on top.....
Which the meaning of Grievances?
Virtues
Complaints
Boycotts
Answers
The List of Grievances were the part of the Declaration that
detailed the colonists' complaints with King George III.
listed a man's natural rights.
introduced the Declaration.
concluded the Declaration, declaring America a free country.
When the Declaration mentions" Life, liberty and the Pursue of Happiness" What are these?
Natural Rights
Demands for the colonists
Petitions to King George
Parts of the document mentioned
The Declaration of Independence has four part; they are:
Introduction, preamble, middle and conclusion
Beginning, explanations, resolution, absolution
Preamble, Natural Rights, Grievances and Resolution
Preamble, Articles, Amendments and Resolutions
How many days did it take to write the Declaration of Independence?
4 days
11 days
17 days
33 days
Which BEST describes the Declaration of Independence?
a breakup letter from the American colonies to Great Britain
a document that created laws in America
a contract between redcoats and colonists
a list of complaints King George III wrote about the colonists
What does the conclusion/resolution basically say?
we are breaking up with you
you have abused us
we, as men, need certain things
we want free religion
What are the 3 Natural Rights written in the Declaration of Indpendence?
Life
Work
Liberty
Pursuit of Happiness
Guaranteed Happiness
