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Revolutionary War Review

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 17mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What does the phrase, “No taxation without representation!” mean?

a)
The phrase refers to the need for higher taxes without representation
b)

Taxation is only fair in the government

c)
People should not be taxed if they do not have a voice in the government making those tax laws.
d)
People should be taxed even if they have no say in the government
2.

Why was the battle of Concord so important to the colonists?

a)

It had no impact on the war because no one won

b)

It was a very quick victory for the British

c)

It marked the first American Militia win in the Revolutionary War

d)

It was a peaceful battle between the British and the colonists

3.

What was NOT a result of the French and Indian war?

a)

The colonist could move west of the Appalachian Mountains

b)

The Treaty of Paris

c)

The French had to give up all of their land

d)

The Native Americans were allowed to live on Britain's land

4.

The final section of the Declaration of Independence tells what?

a)

Declares the colonies independence from Great Britain.

b)

Tells why the Declaration of Independence was written

c)

Praises the British Parliament for all of the things it has done

d)

Lists grievances against King George III

5.

What was the name of the document that officially end the Revolutionary War and gives the colonies their freedom?

a)

The Articles of Confederation

b)
Constitution of the United States
c)
Declaration of Independence
d)

Treaty of Paris

6.

What was the purpose of the Revolutionary War?

a)
To establish a monarchy under British rule
b)

To get rid all forms of government in the colonies

c)

To expand British colonial territories so colonists could move west

d)
To gain independence from British rule and establish a new nation based on principles of democracy and freedom.
7.
What was the main reason that enslaved African Americans fought in the Revolutionary War?
a)
They had signed treaties with the British
b)
They were promised their freedom in return
c)
They preferred being British citizens
d)
They were promised western lands in return
8.
The American victory at the Battle of Saratoga was a turning point in the Revolutionary War.
What does the term turning point mean in the sentence above.
a)
a time when people tried to reach an agreement
b)

an event that causes an important change

c)
a place where people gather to fight
d)
an event in which people die
9.
Which of these countries supported the Americans during the Revolutionary War?
a)
France
b)
Germany
c)
Ireland
d)
Mexico
10.
The French contributed to the outcome of the Revolutionary War by sending __________.
a)
officers, soldiers, stuff
b)
officers, shampoo, ships
c)
officers, soldiers, supplies
d)
officers, soldiers, ships
11.
This famous Sons of Liberty representative went to France to negotiate during the Revolutionary War. Who was he?
a)
George Washington
b)
Ben Franklin
c)
Benedict Arnold
d)
Thomas Jefferson
12.

Who said, "give me liberty or give me death!"

a)

Patrick Henry

b)

Thomas Jefferson

c)

George Washington

13.

What Revolutionary War battle led to the creation of the Treaty of Paris in 1783?

a)

Battle of Great Bridge

b)

Battle of Jamestown

c)

Revolutionary War

d)

Battle of Yorktown

14.
What was the effect of the Boston Massacre?
a)
The Tea Act was passed
b)
The Intolerable Acts were passed
c)
The colonists united together
d)
The militia was formed
15.
After the Boston Tea Party...
a)
England did not tax the colonists
b)
King George surrendered
c)
King George created the Intolerable Acts
16.
Who were the colonial leaders making decisions during the Revolutionary War?
a)
George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, Ben Franklin
b)
Thomas Edison, John Deere, Abe Lincoln, George Washington
c)
Daniel Boone, Barach Obama, Abe Lincoln, Thomas Jefferson
d)
George Washington, Abe Lincoln, Eleanor Roosevelt, Betsy Ross
17.

Which of the following was not a cause of the American Revolution?

a)

Boston Tea Party

b)

Boston Massacre

c)

Intolerable Acts

d)

2nd Continental Congress

18.

What statements describe the Continental Army?

a)

Had limited money and resources

b)

They had a very large Navy

c)

They trained many generals

d)

They knew the land very well

19.

What statements describe the British Army?

a)

They never lost a battle

b)

They were very well trained

c)

The Hessian soldiers fought with them

d)

They were fighting close to home

20.

Valley Forge was a ___________ __________ for the Continential Army

(a)  

21.

The Boston Massacre happened because the King continued to send over more (a)   that the colonists didn’t want.

22.

The Boston Tea Party happened because the King was taking away the colonists (a)   of who they could buy tea from.

23.

The colonists from Boston were being punished with the (a)   Acts where the Boston Harbor was closed, their government rights were taken away, and taxes were placed on all goods.

24.

(a)   is the author of the Declaration of Independence.

25.

What did the Stamp Act tax?

a)
Printed materials
b)
Land deeds
c)
Clothing
d)
Food items