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The American Revolution (after 1774)

Total questions: 30

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Name:
4 lines
2.
The American Revolution was a war between
a)
the colonies and France.
b)
the colonies and Britain.
c)
the Indians and France.
d)
the Indians and the British.
3.
What was the purpose of the First Continental Congress?
a)
Representatives from the colonies wanted to discuss the taxes.
b)
Colonists wanted to declare their independence from Britain.
c)
Representatives from the colonies wanted to discuss what should be done in response to the Intolerable Acts.
d)
Colonists wanted to meet and discuss war strategies.
4.
What was the outcome of the First Continental Congress?
a)
Representatives decided to go to war with Britain.
b)
Representatives decided to do nothing until Britain acted first.
c)
Representatives agreed to punish the colonists by boycotting imports.
d)
Representatives agreed to stop British imports and stop exporting their own goods to Britain.
5.
Why was Paul Revere's ride important?
a)
Revere was able to warn the colonists that the British were coming.
b)
Revere was able to stop British soldiers from marching to Lexington.
c)
Revere was able stop British soldiers from marching to Concord.
d)
Revere was able to keep an eye on General Gage.
6.
Why did the colonists feel encouraged after the Battle of Concord?
a)
British soldiers won the battle.
b)
Colonists were better trained than the British soldiers.
c)
Colonists were able to defend themselves against trained soldiers.
d)
Colonists were able to hide on hilltops, behind trees, and in barns.
7.
Which important event was an outcome of the Second Continental Congress?
a)
Representatives declared war on Britain.
b)
Colonists elected George Washington as President.
c)
Representatives decided to make peace with Britain.
d)
Representatives created the Continental Army.
8.
Who was elected to lead the Continental Army?
a)
Benjamin Franklin
b)
Samuel Adams
c)
John Hancock
d)
George Washington
9.
Why was the Battle of Bunker Hill considered a success to some colonists?
a)
Colonists proved themselves to be capable fighters.
b)
Colonists believed peace was achievable.
c)
Colonists were able to fortify Bunker Hill.
d)
Colonists won at Breed's Hill.
10.
What was the purpose of the Declaration of Independence?
a)
To explain the importance of "no taxation without representation".
b)
To show Britain that the colonies were united.
c)
To explain the colonies' reasons for seeking independence from Britain.
d)
To ask for Britain's forgiveness.
11.
On what date was the Declaration of Independence approved?
a)
January 4, 1776
b)
July 4, 1776
c)
January 4, 1777
d)
July 4, 1977
12.
What was the outcome of the Battle of Long Island?
a)
The Continental Army won.
b)
The British retreated to New York City.
c)
The Continental Army was able to hide from the British and no soldiers died.
d)
The British remained in control of New York City.
13.
What effect did the victory at the Battle of Trenton have on the Continental Army?
a)
The Continental Army knew they would need an ally to win the war.
b)
The Continental Army felt more confidant that they could defeat the British.
c)
The Hessians surrendered.
d)
The Hessians were captured and forced to join the Continental Army.
14.
The Battle of Saratoga is important because
a)
it was a great victory for the Hessians.
b)
it encouraged the Germans to fight for American independence.
c)
it encouraged the Germans to fight for the British.
d)
it encouraged France to join the cause for American independence.
15.
Valley Forge was
a)
a fort where British soldiers trained.
b)
a camp for wounded soldiers.
c)
a winter camp for the Continental Army.
d)
a hill near Breed's Hill in Massachusetts.
16.
It was during the winter of 1777-1778 that the Continental Army
a)
became a properly trained army.
b)
became a group of minutemen.
c)
was defeated by the British.
d)
was taken over by a new general.
17.
The Battle of Yorktown was
a)
when France joined the war.
b)
the last battle of the American Revolution.
c)
the last battle won by the British during the American Revolution.
d)
when the Continental Army crossed the Delaware.
18.
What was the official treaty (agreement) called that ended the war between Britain and the Americans?
a)
Treaty of Valley Forge
b)
Treaty of Britain
c)
Treaty of Paris
d)
Treaty of London
19.

Which battle is considered the turning point of the American Revolution?

a)

Battle of Bunker Hill

b)

Battle of Saratoga

c)

Battle of Yorktown

d)

Battle of Trenton

20.

Who authored the Declaration of Independence?

a)

George Washington

b)

Thomas Jefferson

c)

Benjamin Franklin

d)

John Adams

21.

What was the main purpose of the Olive Branch Petition?

a)

To declare independence from Britain

b)

To seek peace and avoid further conflict with Britain

c)

To form an alliance with France

d)

To organize a colonial army

22.

What was the significance of the Treaty of Paris?

a)

It marked the beginning of the American Revolution.

b)

It ended the American Revolution and recognized American independence.

c)

It was an agreement between the colonies and France.

d)

It established the Continental Army.

23.

Who was the primary author of the Federalist Papers?

a)

Thomas Jefferson

b)

Alexander Hamilton

c)

James Madison

d)

John Jay

24.

What was the main reason for the Boston Tea Party?

a)

To protest the Stamp Act

b)

To protest the Tea Act and British taxation

c)

To declare independence from Britain

d)

To support the British East India Company

25.

What was the main reason for the Intolerable Acts?

a)

To punish the colonists for the Boston Tea Party

b)

To reward the colonists for their loyalty

c)

To establish new trade routes

d)

To form an alliance with Native Americans

26.

Who was the British general who surrendered at Yorktown?

a)

General Howe

b)

General Cornwallis

c)

General Burgoyne

d)

General Gage

27.

What was the purpose of the Committees of Correspondence?

a)

To draft the Declaration of Independence

b)

To facilitate communication between the colonies

c)

To negotiate with Native American tribes

d)

To organize colonial militias

28.

What was the significance of the Battle of Lexington?

a)

It marked the first military engagement of the American Revolutionary War.

b)

It was the final battle of the American Revolutionary War.

c)

It was a major victory for the British.

d)

It led to the signing of the Treaty of Paris.

29.

Who was the main leader of the Sons of Liberty?

a)

John Adams

b)

Samuel Adams

c)

Thomas Jefferson

d)

Benjamin Franklin

30.

What was the primary goal of the Stamp Act Congress?

a)

To declare independence from Britain.

b)

To organize a boycott of British goods.

c)

To draft a petition against the Stamp Act.

d)

To form a colonial army.

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