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Pre revolutionary war quiz

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 13mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
That to secure these rights, governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed.
Which document could you find this quote?
a)
Declaration of Independence
b)
Common Sense
c)
Constitution
d)
Treaty of Paris 1783
2.
That to secure these rights, governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed.
Which document could you find this quote?
a)
Declaration of Independence
b)
Common Sense
c)
Constitution
d)
Treaty of Paris 1783
3.

Henry, Abigail, and Anika were discussing about their country's government. They agreed that the government derives its powers from the consent of the governed. However, they also agreed that if the government becomes destructive and breaks the Social Contract, it is the right of the citizens to take action.
What should Henry, Abigail, and Anika, as citizens, do if their government breaks the Social Contract?

a)

Alter or Abolish it

b)

Deal with it

c)

Leave the country

d)

Elect a new king

4.

In a school debate, Arjun represented the Patriots during the Revolutionary War. Which of the following WAS a strength for Arjun's team (Patriots) heading into the debate?

a)

Strong Economy

b)

Reason for fighting-Independence

c)

Strongest Navy in the world

d)

Lack of supplies

5.

In a history class discussion, Aria mentioned that the Treaty of Paris 1783 did all of the following EXCEPT

a)

Gave American Independence

b)

Made America pay for damage to Loyalists

c)

Redcoats had to leave western forts

d)

Gave American lands included Canada and Florida

6.

During the American Revolution, Elijah and Aiden were discussing the soldiers fighting against the American colonies. They referred to these soldiers as Redcoats. Which country's soldiers were they talking about?

a)

British Soldiers

b)

American Soldiers

c)

German Soldiers

d)

French Soldiers

7.

During a local emergency, Evelyn, Mia, and Scarlett discuss the concept of a militia. What is a militia?

a)

Another Name for the British Army

b)

A military force that could be ready at a minutes notice

c)

A military force that is raised from the civil population to supplement a regular army in an emergency

d)

Another name for the Continental Army

8.

Abigail, Nora, and Avery are discussing the purpose of the First Continental Congress. What was its main purpose?

a)

To organize protests to get the Intolerable Acts repealed.

b)

To create a temporary government in preparation for the Revolutionary War.

c)

To write the Constitution

d)

To rally troops for war

9.

Harper, Avery, and Elijah are participating in a school quiz. They are asked, 'Where did delegates meet for the First and Second Continental Congress?'

a)

Philadelphia

b)

New York

c)

Boston

d)

Paris

10.

During a history class discussion, Benjamin mentioned a pamphlet called "Common Sense" that played a crucial role in advocating independence during the American Revolution. Daniel, curious about the author, asked the class. Who wrote "Common Sense"?

a)

George Washington

b)

Thomas Gage

c)

Thomas Paine

d)

Ben Franklin

11.

In a school play about the American Revolution, Aria was playing the role of a soldier in the Battle of Lexington and Concord. Why was this battle significant for Aria's character?

a)

Her character, George Washington, was wounded

b)

It was the first battle of the war that her character participated in

c)

It was the last battle of the war that her character participated in

d)

It was the turning point of the war for her character

12.

During a history class discussion, Arjun asked Jackson, 'What is Thomas Jefferson most famous for writing?'

a)

Common Sense

b)

The Declaration of Independence

c)

The Constitution

d)

Poor Richard's Almanac

13.

Select all of the accomplishments of the First Continental Congress.

a)

Delegates agreed to boycott British goods

b)

Delegates convinced France to join the war.

c)

The Intolerable Acts were repealed

d)

The delegates agreed to meet again if the conditions did not get better.

e)

George Washington is named president.

14.

Who was the leader of the Continental Army?

a)

Thomas Jefferson

b)

George Washington

c)

Sam Adams

d)

Thomas Gage

15.

This battle was the start of the Revolutionary War. It's where the first shots were fired.

a)

Battle of Yorktown

b)

Battle of Saratoga

c)

Battle of Valley Forge

d)

Battle at Lexington and Concord

16.

During the American Revolution, Kai was a colonist who was in support of the British parliament. What term best describes Kai?

a)

patriot

b)

loyalist

c)

neutral

d)

democracy

17.

To refuse to buy good from another country.

a)

patriot

b)

neutral

c)

boycott

d)

liberty

18.

These colonists were ready for a revolt and to fight for their independence.

a)

patriot

b)

loyalist

c)

neutral

d)

turning point

19.

A declaration is a(n)

a)

freedom.

b)

agreement between two countries.

c)

tax.

d)

official statement.

20.

Not choosing a side in a disagreement.

a)

patriot

b)

loyalist

c)

neutral

d)

turning point