WorksheetsBattles Test Review
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 20mins
Which battle is being described?
Valley Forge
Battle of Saratoga
Lexington and Concord
What does the arrow on the map show?
French soldiers marching to help the colonists against the British.
Colonial soldiers retreating after they were defeated by the British.
British soldiers retreating after they were defeated by the colonsists.
According to the Declaration of Independence, when do the people of a country have the right to replace their government?
When that government denies the people of their natural rights
When the people do not like the person leading that government
When the people want a government that provides more services
Which phrase from the Declaration of Independence MOST clearly indicated the intention of the colonies?
"All men are...endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights."
"Governments long established should not be changed for light and transient causes."
"That these United Colonies are, and of Right ought to be Free and Independent States."
Which statement from the Declaration of Independence MOST illustrates the purpose of the document?
"...it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another."
"...he has dissolved Representative Houses repeatedly, for opposing with many firmness his invasions on the rights of the people."
"...to assume among the powers of the earth, the separate and equal station to which the Laws of Nature and of Nature's God entitle them."
Who was the primary author of the Declaration of Independence?
Paul Revere
Patrick Henry
Thomas Jefferson
In what city was the Declaration of Independence written?
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Boston, Massachusetts
New York, New York
In what way did geography play a major role in the outcome of the American Revolution?
Fearing that Americans would want to expand, the French allied with the British to protect the French North American colonies.
American commanders were more familiar with the land where battles were fought, which gave them an advantage over the British.
Most major battles were fought at sea, which gave the British an advantage because of their large and powerful navy.
How did the event in the painting impact the battle that followed?
It led to the success of the Continental Army because they were able to quickly attack the British army.
It led to the success of the Continental Army because they were able to cross the river and surprise the British army.
It led to the failure of the Continental Army because they were delayed by the icy conditions and were slow reaching the British army.
How did Yorktown's location help the Continental Army defeat the British?
It was in the valley of the Appalachian Mountains, giving the American army a higher position to attack.
It was inland or far from the water, so supplies and reinforcements couldn't arrive from the sea in time.
It was in the marshes of the Coastal Plain which American soldiers were more familiar with than the British.
What would be the BEST title for this chart?
The Continental Army's temporary home at Valley Forge
Washington Crossing the Delaware River and the Battle of Trenton
American Victory at the Battle of Yorktown leading to the End of the War
How did the geography surrounding Lexington and Concord affect the Continental Army's victory of the battle?
The British used the Concord River to sail more soldiers and outnumbered the colonists because they were joined by troops sailing up the Concord River.
The British were able to quickly retreat to nearby Boston and regroup before attacking the colonial troops again.
The British lost a lot of troops because the colonists continued to attack them as they retreated twenty miles to Boston.
In the Battle of Lexington and Concord, how did the physical geography affect the strategy of the American revolutionaries?
They used the ravines to move quickly and stay ahead of the British.
They hid behind small hills and under bridges over the river to surprise attack the British.
They formed large battle lines in fields and used fences as cover against British fire.
How did the physical environment affect the strategy of the Continental Army at the Battle of Saratoga?
Soldiers in the Continental Army transported troops and supplies along the waterways near Saratoga.
Soldiers in the Continental Army relied on the Appalachian Mountains to slow the movement of enemy forces.
Soldiers in the Continental Army hid in heavily forested areas around Saratoga to more easily surprise the British.
Susan and Jane have decided to join the boycott against British tea in order to protest the increase in taxes. If Susan and Jane go through with their boycott, what is their opportunity cost?
They will get to drink coffee instead of tea.
They will not have tea to drink each afternoon.
They will increase the amount of coffee they drink.
Which of the following is an example of a price incentive?
During the war, many colonists sold their belongings to raise money to support the Continental Army.
After the war, silversmith Paul Revere's metal picture frames' prices dropped from $5.00 to $1.00.
During the war, wood was needed for the war effort so stores only sold it to the wives of soldiers for $5.00 a piece.
At Valley Forge, George Washington brought it various leaders who specialize in training soldiers. What was the result of using these 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.
Which of the following is a voluntary exchange that would have taken place during the American Revolution?
Sam, a store owner, lowered the prices of apples so more people would eat healthy.
Anna, a cook, makes extra food each night, and she gives the extra food to the homeless.
Jim, a blacksmith, made horseshoes for Susan, and she gave him vegetables from her garden.
How did trade help the colonies during the American Revolution?
The colonies gained warships by trading with Spain.
The colonies gained supplies by trading with France.
The colonies won its independence by refusing the trade with Spain.
What was one of George Washington's toughest challenges as a leader during the American Revolution?
to set an example for future presidents to follow
to create a skillful army from small, state militias
to stop the fighting between the large states and small states
