WorksheetsAmerican Revolution/Constitution
Total questions: 37
Worksheet time: 12mins
Who won the French and Indian War?
French
Indian
Britain
Spain
What did the colonists say to all the taxes imposed on them by Great Britain?
Give me liberty or give me death.
We will not be silenced.
No taxation without representation in Parliament.
We will fight for women's rights.
What was one effect of the French and Indian War?
The British gained control of the Caribbean islands.
The American Revolution began.
France had to give up most of its land in North America
The United States declared independence from Britain.
What was the reason for the French and Indian War?
disputed alliances
disputed land
disputed rivers
disputed candy
What did the Sons of Liberty do in reaction to the tax on tea?
Wrote a petition to the King of England.
Dressed like Indians and dumped tea into the Boston Harbor.
Organized a boycott of British goods.
Held a public protest in the streets of Boston.
What was important about Lexington and Concord?
battles that started the American Revolution
Lexington and Concord were the first two cities to be founded in the United States.
Lexington and Concord were the sites of the first battles of the Civil War.
Lexington and Concord were the first two states to ratify the Constitution.
Who did the Continental Congress appoint as Commander of the Continental Army?
Thomas Jefferson
George Washington
Benjamin Franklin
John Adams
Name ways the Sugar Act and Stamp Act were similar.
Passed by British government, put taxes on goods, and made people want representation.
Both were passed by the French government, imposed tariffs on imports, and caused people to revolt.
Both were passed by the American government, imposed taxes on imports, and caused people to protest.
Both were passed by the British government, imposed taxes on exports, and made people want independence.
Who helped Washington discipline and train the Continental Army?
Freidrich von Steuben
George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
Benedict Arnold
Which country helped the Americans defeat the British at the Battle of Yorktown?
Germany
Italy
France
Spain
Which battle was the turning point of the American Revolution?
Fort Ticonderoga
Valley Forge
Yorktown
Saratoga
Why was Saratoga a turning point of the American Revolution?
Saratoga was the site of the first major victory of the American Revolution
showed the French they should help America in the Revolution
Saratoga was the site of the first major defeat of the British forces
Saratoga was the site of the signing of the Treaty of Paris, which ended the war
What two things happened with the Treaty of Paris of 1783?
The U.S. was granted full sovereignty and the British had to pay reparations.
The U.S. was granted full autonomy and the British had to recognize the American Revolution.
The U.S. was granted full control of the colonies and the British had to recognize the American flag.
U.S. recognized as an independent country and Britain had to give up land
What was important about the Committees of Correspondence and the First and Second Continental Congress?
They were responsible for the drafting of the Declaration of Independence
They were responsible for the organization of the American Revolution
They were responsible for the establishment of the Articles of Confederation
Symbols of independence and democracy
What was a weakness of the Articles of Confederation?
Congress couldn't create taxes and raise money.
The Articles of Confederation gave too much power to the states.
The Articles of Confederation did provided a strong executive branch.
The Articles of Confederation allowed for the creation of a standing army.
What were 3 weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation?
1 legislative branch, Congress couldn't tax, only 1 vote per state
The Articles of Confederation gave the federal government too much power.
The Articles of Confederation did not provide for a strong executive branch.
The Articles of Confederation did not allow for the creation of a national currency.
How many branches of government did the Constitutional Convention set up?
1
2
3
4
Who were the American soldiers that fought for independence?
Redcoats
Patriots
Minutemen
Loyalists
What gives citizens written guarantee of individual rights?
The Constitution
The Declaration of Independence
Bill of Rights
The Magna Carta
Colonists that wanted to stay with King George III were
Redcoats
Patriots
Loyalists
Minutemen
Colonists that wanted self-rule and to break away from Britain were
Redcoats
Patriots
Loyalists
Minutemen
What happened at the Boston Massacre?
Crispus Attucks and 4 other colonists were killed
The Boston Tea Party occurred
The Declaration of Independence was signed
The American Revolution began
This Act closed Boston Harbor and banned town meetings to punish the colonists.
Stamp Act
Boston Massacre
Intolerable/ Coercive Acts
Townshend Acts
The British soldiers that fought the Continental Army were
Redcoats
Patriots
Loyalists
Minutemen
This was a tax paid on all printed materials in the colonies.
Stamp Act
Boston Tea Party
Intolerable/ Coercive Acts
Townshend Acts
This was an act of rebellion where Patriots dumped tea into Boston Harbor.
Stamp Act
Boston Tea Party
Intolerable/ Coercive Acts
Townshend Acts
This was a tax on all imported goods.
Stamp Act
Boston Massacre
Intolerable/ Coercive Acts
Townshend Acts
This was a street fight between British soldiers and colonists. Five colonists were killed.
Stamp Act
Boston Tea Party
Boston Massacre
Intolerable/ Coercive Acts
Common Sense by Thomas Paine
Common Sense by Thomas Paine argued for the abolition of slavery.
Common Sense by Thomas Paine advocated for the separation of church and state.
Common Sense by Thomas Paine argued for the establishment of a constitutional monarchy.
blames King George III and told colonists they should be independent
Anti-Federalist objected to the Constitution, and this led to
The creation of a monarchy
a Bill of Rights
The dissolution of the Articles of Confederation
The passage of the Alien and Sedition Acts
Who led the Sons of Liberty during the Boston Tea Party?
John Adams
George Washington
Paul Revere
Samuel Adams
Who won the Battle of Bunker Hill?
British
Americans
French
Spanish
This branch can appoint judges and issues pardons.
Judicial
Executive
Legislative
Snoop Dogg
What is a boycott?
Refuse to buy something
Refuse to participate in something
Refuse to accept something
Refuse to eat something
This branch can impeach the President.
Juidicial
Executive
Legislative
Smurfs
This branch can veto laws passed by Legislative Branch.
Judicial
Executive
Legislative
Jamal
This branch interprets the laws, makes sure they are understood and followed.
Judicial
Executive
Legislative
Your Mom
