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Unit 2 Vocabulary - American Revolution

Total questions: 36

Worksheet time: 18mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

American colonists in the cities encouraged local merchants to BOYCOTT British goods.

a)

A nation formally cooperating with another nation, typically for a military purpose

b)

An economic theory whose goal is building a state's wealth and power by increasing exports and accumulating precious metals in return

c)

To refuse to buy items in order to show disapproval or force acceptance of one's terms

d)

A person exercising power or control in a cruel, unreasonable way

2.

Various laws passed by Britain’s PARLIAMENT were considered unfair restrictions on their freedom by many colonists.

a)

The legislative body of the British government

b)

A military force made up of ordinary citizens

c)

An American colonist who remained loyal to Britain and opposed the war for independence

d)

A nation formally cooperating with another nation, typically for a military purpose

3.

Samuel Adams and the Sons of Liberty CONVENED in Boston, planning their next act of defiance.

a)

Provide room or lodging to members of the military

b)

To force onto others

c)

To refuse to buy items in order to show disapproval or force acceptance of one's terms

d)

Come together for a meeting; assemble

4.

English parliament believed in the theory of MERCANTILISM, thinking it would be beneficial to both themselves and the colonies.

a)

An economic theory whose goal is building a state's wealth and power by increasing exports and accumulating precious metals in return

b)

Rights you have as a human, that cannot be taken away

c)

A nation formally cooperating with another nation, typically for a military purpose

d)

Formal complaints

5.

 New York City residents were forced to QUARTER British soldiers in their homes during this time.

a)

Come together for a meeting; assemble

b)

Formal complaints

c)

Provide room or lodging to members of the military

d)

A person exercising power or control in a cruel, unreasonable way

6.
  1. George Washington led the MILITIA into French territory to force the French out of British territory.

a)

The legislative body of the British government

b)

A military force made up of ordinary citizens

c)

An American colonist who favored American independence

d)

An American colonist who remained loyal to Britain and opposed the war for independence

7.

The Iroquois nation had to choose who would be their ALLY - the British or the French?

a)

A person exercising power or control in a cruel, unreasonable way

b)

The legislative body of the British government

c)

An American colonist who remained loyal to Britain and opposed the war for independence

d)

A nation formally cooperating with another nation, typically for a military purpose

8.
  1.  In Boston, PATRIOTS started to gather weapons and stockpile supplies in the case of an invasion.

a)

An American colonist who favored American independence

b)

A person exercising power or control in a cruel, unreasonable way

c)

A military force made up of ordinary citizens

d)

An American colonist who remained loyal to Britain and opposed the war for independence

9.

LOYALISTS quickly learned to keep to themselves to avoid gaining unwanted attention from war-hungary colonists

a)

The legislative body of the British government

b)

An American colonist who remained loyal to Britain and opposed the war for independence

c)

An American colonist who favored American independence

d)

A nation formally cooperating with another nation, typically for a military purpose

10.

 The GRIEVANCES against King George III ranged from unlawful imprisonment to unfair taxes to violating the colonists’ trust.

a)

A measure to keep ships from entering or leaving a harbor

b)

To refuse to buy items in order to show disapproval or force acceptance of one's terms

c)

To force onto others

d)

Formal complaints

11.

King George III’s behavior soon earned him the title of TYRANT among some groups.

a)

An American colonist who remained loyal to Britain and opposed the war for independence

b)

A military force made up of ordinary citizens

c)

An American colonist who favored American independence

d)

A person exercising power or control in a cruel, unreasonable way

12.

Americans are blessed with UNALIENABLE RIGHTS simply for being human beings.

a)

Rights you have as a human, that cannot be taken away

b)

Provide room or lodging to members of the military

c)

A measure to keep ships from entering or leaving a harbor

d)

To refuse to buy items in order to show disapproval or force acceptance of one's terms

13.
  1. When Britain began IMPOSING various taxes and random restrictions on the colonists, their anger became more apparent.

a)

To refuse to buy items in order to show disapproval or force acceptance of one's terms

b)

A measure to keep ships from entering or leaving a harbor

c)

Come together for a meeting; assemble

d)

To force onto others

14.
  1.  During the war, shipowners became experts at sneaking past the British BLOCKADES.

a)

Formal complaints

b)

A measure to keep ships from entering or leaving a harbor

c)

A military force made up of ordinary citizens

d)

Come together for a meeting; assemble

15.

To refuse to buy items in order to show disapproval or force acceptance of one's terms

a)

Patriot

b)

Blockade

c)

Grievances

d)

Boycott

16.

Come together for a meeting; assemble

a)

Boycott

b)

Convened

c)

Quarter

d)

Impose

17.

An economic theory whose goal is building a state's wealth and power by increasing exports and decreasing imports

a)

Mercantilism

b)

Tyrant

c)

Blockade

d)

Parliament

18.

Provide room or lodging to members of the military

a)

Boycott

b)

Quarter

c)

Militia

d)

Ally

19.

A military force made up of ordinary citizens

a)

Boycott

b)

Quarter

c)

Militia

d)

Patriot

20.

A nation formally cooperating with another nation, typically for a military purpose

a)

Ally

b)

Patriot

c)

Loyalist

d)

Tyrant

21.

An American colonist who favored American independence

a)

Patriot

b)

Ally

c)

Loyalist

d)

Parliament

22.

An American colonist who remained loyal to Britain and opposed the war for independence

a)

Ally

b)

Patriot

c)

Loyalist

d)

Tyrant

23.

Formal complaints

a)

Tyrant

b)

Unalienable Rights

c)

Grievances

d)

Convened

24.

A person exercising power or control in a cruel, unreasonable way

a)

Tyrant

b)

Militia

c)

Loyalist

d)

Grievances

25.

Rights you have as a human, that cannot be taken away

a)

Grievances

b)

Quarter

c)

Mercantilism

d)

Unalienable Rights

26.

To force onto others

a)

Blockade

b)

Impose

c)

Mercantilism

d)

Quarter

27.

A measure to keep ships from entering or leaving a harbor

a)

Blockade

b)

Impose

c)

Boycott

d)

Mercantilism

28.

The legislative body of the British government

a)

Parliament

b)

Patriot

c)

Loyalist

d)

Ally

29.

King George issued the Proclamation of 1763 to keep the colonists out of the Ohio River Valley.

a)

a public or official announcement, especially one dealing with a matter of great importance.

b)

A measure to keep ships from entering or leaving a harbor

c)

To force onto others

d)

Formal complaints

30.

a public or official announcement, especially one dealing with a matter of great importance.

a)

Proclamation

b)

Blockade

c)

Convene

d)

Boycott

31.

fundamental freedoms that protect individuals from government interference and are guaranteed by law

a)

Civil Liberties

b)

Unalienable Rights

c)

Grievances

d)

Militia

32.

During the American Revolution, colonists often argued that King George III and Parliament had violated their fundamental civil liberties.

a)

To refuse to buy items in order to show disapproval or force acceptance of one's terms

b)

A person exercising power or control in a cruel, unreasonable way

c)

communication that is primarily used to influence or persuade an audience

d)

fundamental freedoms that protect individuals from government interference and are guaranteed by law

33.

communication that is primarily used to influence or persuade an audience

a)

Sovereign

b)

Impose

c)

Proclamation

d)

Propaganda

34.

During the American Revolution, colonists effectively used propaganda, to rally support and galvanize public sentiment against British rule.

a)

communication that is primarily used to influence or persuade an audience

b)

a public or official announcement, especially one dealing with a matter of great importance.

c)

A person exercising power or control in a cruel, unreasonable way

d)

To refuse to buy items in order to show disapproval or force acceptance of one's terms

35.

describes a person who has supreme power or authority

a)

Sovereign

b)

Patriot

c)

Loyalist

d)

Ally

36.

Each state retains its sovereignty, freedom, and independence, and every power, jurisdiction, and right, which is not by this Confederation expressly delegated.

a)

describes a person or something who has supreme power or authority

b)

fundamental freedoms that protect individuals from government interference and are guaranteed by law

c)

The legislative body of the British government

d)

A person exercising power or control in a cruel, unreasonable way