WorksheetsAmerican Revolution (VS. 5)
Total questions: 32
Worksheet time: 2hrs 33mins
During the French and Indian War George Washington was a leader for the British Army.
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The French and Indian War was fought on the continent of Europe.
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The French and Indian War was a short war only lasting 7 days.
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Great Britain won the French and Indian War.
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The French fought with the Indians.
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Great Britain owed a great deal of money to pay for the French and Indian War.
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The colonists were happy with how things were with England (Great Britain).
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What did England think should happen?
They should be in charge of the colonists.
The colonists should be in charge of themselves.
What did the colonists think should happen?
The English government should tax them and make them pay money.
The English government should NOT tax them.
The colonists were angry and upset with England (Great Britain) and the 2 groups fought in the American Revolutionary War.
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What did Parliament believe? (Choose 4)
Parliament had legal authority in the colonies.
The colonies should be free and independent.
Parliament had the right to tax the colonies.
Great Britain had the right to create the Proclamation of 1763.
The colonies should remain part of Great Britain.
Thomas Jefferson wrote the Declaration of Independence.
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What did the Declaration of Independence say to Britain?
We think Britain is awesome!
We love you so much!
Buzz Off (we don't want to be a part of you anymore)
The Declaration of Independence said that people have the rights to....
Eat, play and shop wherever they want.
Fight others to get their freedom.
Life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.
The 13 colonies voted yes "in favor" of the Declaration of Independence. This made them at war with Great Britain.
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An ALLY is formally working with another for a military or other reason.
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What was a patriot?
They served in the Continental Army (fought for the colonists) and fought for independence.
They did not take sides in the war.
They remained loyal to Great Britain and supported the British in the war.
What was a loyalist?
They served in the Continental Army (fought for the colonists) and fought for independence.
They did not take sides in the war.
They remained loyal to Great Britain and supported the British in the war.
What does neutral mean?
They served in the Continental Army (fought for the colonists) and fought for independence.
They did not take sides in the war.
They remained loyal to Great Britain and supported the British in the war.
Who was George Washington?
He was the commander-in-chief of the Continental Army. He provided strong military leadership.
Political leader and wrote the Declaration of Independence ("life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness").
Inspired others with "Give me liberty, or give me death!"
Who was Thomas Jefferson?
He was the commander-in-chief of the Continental Army. He provided strong military leadership.
Political leader and wrote the Declaration of Independence ("life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness").
Inspired others with "Give me liberty, or give me death!"
Who was Patrick Henry?
He was the commander-in-chief of the Continental Army. He provided strong military leadership.
Political leader and wrote the Declaration of Independence ("life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness").
Inspired others with "Give me liberty, or give me death!"
Who was the Marquis de Lafayette?
A French man who helped the colonists fight against Britain. He contributed to the victory at Yorktown.
He was an enslaved African American who was a spy during the war. He fought for his freedom and won his freedom many years after the war ended.
Who was James Armistead Lafayette?
A French man who helped the colonists fight against Britain. He contributed to the victory at Yorktown.
He was an enslaved African American who was a spy during the war. He fought for his freedom and won his freedom many years after the war ended.
Who were Enslaved African Americans?
Some fought for a better chance of freedom. Some of them supported the British who promised them their freedom.
Some fought for independence from Great Britain.
Who were Free African Americans?
Some fought for a better chance of freedom. Some of them supported the British who promised them their freedom.
Some fought for independence from Great Britain.
Who were American Indians?
Some of them fought alongside the Virginia patriots, and others fought with the British.
They took on more responsibility during the war.
During the American Revolution, Women DID NOT take on more responsibilities.
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Why was Yorktown so important in the American Revolution?
It made the British realize that they couldn't win and they should surrender.
It made the colonists (Americans) realize that they couldn't win and they should surrender.
What is the official end to the American Revolution?
Yorktown
The Treaty of Paris
Who surrenders at Yorktown?
Britain (England)
Colonists (America)
Who won the American Revolution?
Britain (England)
Colonists (America)
