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Road to Revolution Vol 1

Total questions: 26

Worksheet time: 40mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Who was fighting in the French and Indian War?
a)
France and Indians AGAINST Britain
b)
France and Britain AGAINST the Indians
c)
Britain and Indians AGAINST France
d)
Colonists AGAINST France
2.
Which side of the French and Indian War were the colonists on?
a)
France
b)
Britain
c)
Indians
3.

During the American Revolution, Muhaiyuddin and Sa were having a debate. If Muhaiyuddin argued that they should remain loyal to Great Britain and not seek independence, what position was he taking?

a)

He was taking the position of the Loyalists, colonists who were loyal to Great Britain (didn't want independence)

b)

He was taking the position of the Patriots, colonists who wanted independence from Great Britain

4.

Ethan and Reni were discussing about the American Revolution. Ethan believed that the Patriots were colonists who were loyal to Great Britain and didn't want independence. On the other hand, Reni believed that the Patriots were colonists who wanted independence from Great Britain. Who is correct?

a)

Ethan - Patriots were colonists who were loyal to Great Britain (didn't want independence)

b)

Reni - Patriots were colonists who wanted independence from Great Britain

5.

In a school history project, Muhahmat and Isabelle are discussing about the American Revolution. They are trying to remember who is known as a founder of the Sons of Liberty. Is it 

a)

Thomas Jefferson

b)

Samuel Adams

c)

Benjamin Franklin

d)

George Washington

6.
What is a boycott?
a)
a citizen-led meeting to protest a law
b)
repealing a law because of protest
c)
a punishment in public
d)
refusal to buy a good or service
7.

During a school debate, Ethan argued that the Loyalists were people who wanted to remain subjects of Great Britain. Is Ethan correct?

a)

Yes, Ethan is correct. The Loyalists were people who wanted to remain subjects of Great Britain.

b)

No, Ethan is incorrect. The Loyalists were people who pledged allegiance to the Sons of Liberty.

c)

No, Ethan is incorrect. The Loyalists were people who joined committees to promote the Patriots’ cause.

d)

No, Ethan is incorrect. The Loyalists were people who helped New England merchants by paying their taxes.

8.
The Daughters of Liberty helped make fabric for clothing. How did making fabric promote liberty? 
a)
Women who made fabric had their own income to spend as they pleased.
b)
Making their own fabric enabled people to avoid buying British goods.
c)
Because women contributed to the family income, men appreciated them more.
d)
Women who worked making fabric were freed from child-care duties.
9.

During a school debate, Lay and Muhaiyuddin were discussing about the law-making assembly of Britain. What is the name of that assembly?

a)

Congress

b)

Town Hall

c)

Parliament

d)

House of Burgesses

10.

Isabelle, Muhahmat, Faith, Sa, and Han are studying about different colonies in their history class. They learned that certain colonies had a long growing season, large plantations, and used slave labor. Which colonies are they studying about?

a)

Southern

b)

Western

c)

Middle

d)

New England

11.

During a history class, Ethan was asked about the King of England during the Revolutionary War. Who was the King? 

a)

King James 

b)

King George IV

c)

King George III

d)

King Edward 

12.

Han, Jose, Nadia, Isabelle, and Jasmine are part of a community group. They decided to organize a campaign to refuse to buy products from a company that is causing environmental harm. What is this action called?

a)

Boycott 

b)

Petition 

c)

Quartering 

d)

Repeal 

13.
What was Ben Franklin trying to say with this political cartoon?
a)
Snakes are best in pieces
b)
United they could have victory
c)
Join or Separate
d)
Fight of Perish
14.

Muhaiyuddin showed an image in the history class. What does the image shown by Muhaiyuddin depict?

a)

People living in Great Britain

b)

A debate between Ka and Jasmine about the American Revolution

c)

A timeline of events leading to the American Revolution with Shammy and Jose discussing it

d)

Laws passed at town meetings

15.
The French and Indian War was fought because
a)
The French took over Native American lands
b)
The colonists were afraid to move west
c)
Native American tribes tried to take over French territory
d)
The colonists moved into French territory
16.
What was the purpose of the Albany Plan of Union?
a)
To ban settlement west of the Appalachian Mountains.
b)
To settle a boundary dispute after the Louisiana Purchase.
c)
To gain territory in Canada.
d)
To unite the colonies under one government.
17.

In a school project on American history, Isabelle was asked to identify who founded the first Committee of Correspondence. Who did she say? 

a)

Paul Revere

b)

Samuel Adams

c)

John Adams

d)

George Washington

18.
These groups were formed to share information among the colonies concerning what was being done to resist the British. 
a)
Committees of Correspondence
b)
Congress groups
c)
Continental Congress
d)
Sons of Liberty
19.
Which of the following became a rallying cry for colonists?
a)
"No Taxation Without Representation"
b)
"Give Me Liberty, or Give Me Death"
c)
"Down with the King"
d)
"No tyranny, only truth"
20.

In a school history project, Nylah is portraying a founder of the Sons of Liberty. Who is she portraying? 

a)

Thomas Jefferson

b)

Samuel Adams

c)

Benjamin Franklin

d)

George Washington

21.

During a school play, Muhaiyuddin was playing the role of a Patriot. Who did he portray who warned of the British attack?

a)

John Adams

b)

Paul Revere

c)

John Hancock

d)

George Washington

22.

1. Reni and Ethan are participating in a school play about the American Revolution. In the play, they are reenacting the Second Continental Congress. In which city should they say the congress took place?

a)

Williamsburg

b)

Philadelphia

c)

Lewisburg

23.

In a school project, Sa and Muhaiyuddin were asked to enact a historical event. They chose the period when the Delegates encouraged colonists to continue ______________British Goods. What action did they depict in their enactment?

a)

robbing

b)

stealing

c)

boycotting

d)

buying

e)

purchasing

24.

In a school debate, Han and Muhahmat were discussing historical events. Han stated that the First Continental Congress issued a statement of grievance calling for the repeal of 13 acts of Parliament. Is Han's statement true?

a)

True

b)

False

25-30.

The American Revolution and its Key Figures

The Sons and Daughters of Liberty were secret societies formed to protest against the Stamp Act and other forms of taxation imposed by the British government. They organized boycotts and protests, and played a significant role in the American Revolution.

The Committees of Correspondence were shadow governments organized by the Patriot leaders of the Thirteen Colonies on the eve of the American Revolution. They were used to coordinate responses to Britain and to keep the freedom movement alive.

The 1st and 2nd Continental Congresses were meetings of delegates from the Thirteen Colonies that became the governing bodies of the United States during the American Revolution. They were instrumental in the decision to declare independence from Britain and in the formation of the United States of America.

25.

The Sons and Daughters of Liberty were secret societies formed to protest against the (a)   Act and other forms of taxation imposed by the British government.

26.

What role did boycotts and protests play in the American Revolution?

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27.

What were the 1st and 2nd Continental Congresses instrumental in?

a)

Forming alliances with other countries

b)

Drafting the Declaration of Independence

c)

Establishing the first American government

d)

Negotiating peace with Britain

28.

What role did key figures play in coordinating responses to Britain and keeping the freedom movement alive during the American Revolution?

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29.

What role did the Sons and Daughters of Liberty play in the American Revolution?

a)

Organizing boycotts and protests against British taxation

b)

Leading military campaigns against the British

c)

Negotiating peace treaties with the British

d)

Establishing trade agreements with other European countries

30.

What were the Committees of Correspondence?

a)

Secret societies formed by the British government

b)

Shadow governments organized by Patriot leaders

c)

Trade unions established by the Thirteen Colonies

d)

Religious organizations in the Thirteen Colonies

31-35.

Organizers of the Resistance to British Government

Sam Adams played a crucial role in organizing the resistance to the British government by founding the Sons of Liberty, a secret organization that protested against the Stamp Act and other oppressive measures. He was a skilled propagandist and used his writing to rally support for the revolutionary cause.

John Adams, a prominent lawyer, provided legal support to the resistance movement. He defended British soldiers involved in the Boston Massacre, but also criticized the British government's actions, laying the groundwork for the legal arguments that would later be used to justify independence.

Thomas Paine, through his influential pamphlet 'Common Sense', provided a powerful argument for independence and rallied public opinion against British rule. His writings inspired many to join the cause and helped to solidify the resolve of the resistance movement.

31.

How did Sam Adams use his writing to support the revolutionary cause?

4 lines
32.

What evidence does Thomas Paine provide in 'Common Sense' to support his argument for independence?

4 lines
33.

Summarize the roles played by Sam Adams, John Adams, and Thomas Paine in organizing the resistance to the British government and rallying public opinion against British rule.

4 lines
34.

Who provided legal support to the resistance movement and criticized the British government's actions?

a)

George Washington

b)

Thomas Jefferson

c)

John Adams

d)

Benjamin Franklin

35.

Who founded the Sons of Liberty to protest against the Stamp Act and other oppressive measures?

a)

John Hancock

b)

Paul Revere

c)

Sam Adams

d)

Benjamin Franklin