WorksheetsCan't You Make Them Behave, King George ? Review
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 13hrs 30mins
Which of these statements is a fact?
Taxing Americans was a good idea.
England had the right to tax the colonies.
The French and Indian War was fought in America.
When George came to the throne, England had been fighting an expensive war for too long.
Whose opinion is expressed in the sentence below?
After all, the French and Indian part of the war had been fought on American soil for the benefit of Americans, so why shouldn’t they help pay for it?
the king’s
the author’s
the colonists’
the English soldiers’
Read these sentences from the passage.
King George was amazed that Americans objected. He was flabbergasted that they claimed he had no right to tax them. Just because they had no say in the matter. Just because they had no representatives in the English government.
You can tell from the tone of the sentences above that the author feels that King George is...
Easygoing
Foolish
Intelligent
Serious
Read this sentence from the passage.
King George had a habit of talking rapidly and repeating himself so that his talk often sounded like a gobble.
To what is the author comparing King George’s way of speaking?
A dog
A horse
a Turkey
a Turtle
Which sentence from the passage contains a simile?
“When he was told that his troops had marched into Philadelphia, he ran into the queen’s room.”
“After the Battle of Lexington and the Battle of Bunker Hill, King George said he felt strong as a lion.”
“The English troops captured New York, and when George heard this, he said one more battle and it would be over.”
“They were willing to pay for the lost tea, but when instead the king punished them so severely, they became more united against him.”
What was Lord North’s opinion when he heard about the events at Yorktown?
King George would be overthrown.
The war would last a very long time.
The colonists were going to win the war.
England needed the next battle to be a victory.
Which of these sentences from the passage is a fact?
A. “It certainly hadn’t been his fault.”
"He hadn’t done anything wrong."
“King George couldn’t fight the war all by himself.”
“So when the time came for him to sign the peace proclamation, he signed.”
Which fact would best support the opinion that King George’s taxes were a bad idea?
The Americans were English subjects.
The English government needed money.
The taxes led to the loss of the American colonies.
The French and Indian War benefited the Americans.
King George was amazed to find out the Americans objected to being taxed.
English troops captured New York.
Many colonists were pleased that they had no say in decisions made by the English government.
According to our text, what was the main cause of the Revolutionary War?
slavery
the French
tea
taxes
What is the date of the Declaration of Independence? (p. 363)
July 4, 1777
July 4, 1776
June 4, 1776
July 4, 1976
Which of these was NOT one of the King's hobbies?
fishing
collecting coins
hunting
playing the harpsichord
Who joined the war to help the Americans?
Spain
Mexico
France
Britain
Re-read p. 362. After the Boston Tea Party _______________. (choose all correct answers)
the king felt like a father with disobedient children
the Americans had to pay taxes on lead, tea, paint, and other items
Americans became "meek as lambs"
King George closed the port of Boston
King George was shocked to find out the Americans objected to being taxed.
True
False
Which three things did King George's subjects do to show their loyalty and support? (p. 364)
prayers, concerts, and dances
songs, birthday celebrations, and toasts
prayers, toasts, and birthday celebrations
During the Revolutionary War, English troops captured New York and then Philadelphia.
Fact
Opinion
King George and the government disagreed about ____________. (p. 367)
troops
peace
money
food
Which of these sentences are opinions? (choose 2)
Americans dumped tea into the Boston Harbor.
The tea tax was unfair.
General Cornwallis surrendered to George Washington at Yorktown.
Good kings deserve to win.
What does the word repeal mean?
before something else in time order
to cancel a law or rule
not permanent
to forbid by law or authority
happy is to joyful as prohibit is to ____________
forbid
return
entertain
earn
Which word indicates that this statement is an opinion?
King George believed that above all a king should be firm...
King
believed
should
firm
The author created this story to explain ____________ point of view or viewpoint.
George Washington's
the Americans'
King George's
Lord North's
But always in the end he had to go back to being the king. Back to the problem of America. This was the way he thought of America. A problem.
This passage from the story indicates that the king felt _______________.
furious and terrified
frustrated and irritated
hungry and sad
relaxed and calm
Which sentence from the story contains a simile?
When he was told that his troops had marched into Philadelphia, he ran into the queen's room.
After the Battle of Lexington and the Battle of Bunker Hill, King George said he felt strong as a lion.
When George came to the throne, the government was costing a great deal.
Two days later the king addressed the government. "I prohibit you from thinking of peace!"
What is the meaning of the underlined idiom?
The teacher's explanation went over my head.
made me angry
almost hit my hear
confused me
interested me
Part A: You can tell the author thinks King George III _______________.
was a cruel, evil man
was the worst king in the history of the world
was a normal, imperfect person
What war is happening in our story?
Revolutionary War
Civil War
World War I
World War II
What problem does King George have?
He doesn't know how to control the Americans
He doesn't want to surrender to the Americans
He owes a lot of money from the French and Indian War
All of the above
How does King George want to pay for the French and Indian War?
He wants to steal it from other countries
He taxes the Americans
He decides to not pay
He will pay for it himself
What did King George tax?
Stamps
Lead
Paint
All of the above
How did the Americans feel about the taxes?
How would you describe King George? What is he like?
What happened when King George taxed tea?
The Americans accepted it and paid
The Americans sent it back to England
The Americans dumped it into Boston Harbor
The Americans stole it
How did King George punish the Americans?
He closed the port of Boston
He made the taxes even more expensive
He put them in jail
He surrendered
What happened on July 4, 1776?
What were some of King George's hobbies?
Making buttons
Running a zoo
Playing the flute
All of the above
What made King George start to take the war more seriously?
Dumping the tea in the harbor
When 5,000 English soldiers surrendered at Saratoga
When the Americans refused to pay taxes
When Americans declared inependence
What did King George finally decide to do?
He would never surrender
He would send his entire Army to America
He would sign the peace proclamation and separate the two countries
In 1766, Parliament voted to _____ the hated Stamp Act. The act was withdrawn.
contrary
advantages
repeal
benefit
The Declaration of Independence sought to _____, or forbid, political tyranny.
contrary
prohibit
previously
objected
