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American Revolution Review

Total questions: 59

Worksheet time: 43mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
What made the Battle of Yorktown significant?
a)
It was the first battle of the American Revolution
b)
It was the first battle of the American Civil War
c)
English Sarah was there
d)
It was the last major battle of the American Revolutionary War
2.

What is NOT a quality that made George Washington a good leader?

a)

Smart and came up with great strategies

b)

Lead by example always fighting in battles with his men

c)

Over confident leader who believed he would win no problem

d)

Great speaker able to hold people's attention

3.

Which is NOT a job that women would have during the American Revolution?

a)

Come up with plans to win the battle

b)

Nurse

c)

Spy

d)

Would fight during the war

4.

Why did many African Americans join the fighting during the war

a)

To fight against the British

b)

To gain their Freedom

c)

To fight against the Americans

d)

To get new uniforms

5.
King George III hired German mercenaries to strengthen his army. These soldiers were known as:
a)
Missionaries
b)
Hessians
c)
Nazis
d)
Guerillas
6.

What was Washington's trap in Yorktown?

a)

To cross the Delaware River and take the Hessian troops by suprise

b)

To bombard the British with artillery and have the French Navy create a blockade

c)

To dress up like British Troops and sneak into their camp and then attack them

d)

To sneak to the British camp at night and leave fires burning to trick the British into thinking they were still at the American camp

7.

Who was the British King during the American Revolutionary War?

a)

King William III

b)

King Bob

c)

King George III

d)

King Jackson

8.

Which battle became the Turning point for Americans because the French finally agreed to help?

a)

Saratoga

b)

Trenton

c)

Yorktown

d)

Brooklyn

9.

All of the following are conditions of the Treaty of Paris EXCEPT:

a)

British would continue to make laws for the United States.

b)

British recognized the U.S. as an independent country.

c)

Britain had to give the Americans the land from the Atlantic Coast to the Mississippi River.

d)

America returned all supplies and rights back to the loyalists that were taken away during the war

10.
Which one of these is not an advantage that helped the American patriots defeat Great Britain.
a)
defense of their own land, principles and beliefs
b)
support from France
c)
superior numbers of soldiers and greater experience
d)
strong leadership from men like George Washington
11.

Which is NOT an example of an advantage that the Americans had over the British in the American Revolution.

a)

Knowledge of the land

b)

Strongest Navy in the World

c)

Patriotic and Passionate

d)

French support by the end of the war

12.

How did French aristocrat the Marquis de Lafayette contribute to the American Revolutionary

War?

a)

He spied on British troops for the colonists.

b)

He commanded troops for the colonists against the British.

c)

He contributed money to the colonists' War efforts.

d)

He helped write the Declaration of Independence.

13.

Why is the Battle of Saratoga considered a turning point in the American Revolution?

a)

The colonists victory in the battle encouraged France to join the war.

b)

The colonists victory in the battle ended the war.

c)

Great Britain won the battle and encouraged Spain to invade the 13 colonies.

d)

Spain and France decided not to join the war on either side.

14.

Which of the following grievances in the Declaration of Independence explains why colonists were upset about their lack of representation in British Parliament?

a)

"For imposing taxes on us without our consent."

b)

“He has refused his Assent to Laws, the most wholesome and necessary for the public

good.”

c)

“For transporting us beyond Seas to be tried for pretended offences.”

d)

“He has refused to pass other Laws for the accommodation of large districts of people.”

15.

Which of the following is NOT considered an unalienable right defined by Thomas Jefferson in the Declaration of Independence?

a)

Freedom

b)

Life

c)

Liberty

d)

The Pursuit of Happiness

16.

Why did Great Britain pass legislation (laws) like the Sugar Act, Stamp Act, Townshend Act?

a)

To prevent colonists from expanding westward.

b)

To encourage colonists to import more goods from Britain.

c)

To allow colonists to be represented in Parliament.

d)

To recover the cost of defending colonists in the French and Indian War.

17.

British colonists were frustrated with the Proclamation of 1763 because they ---

a)

did not approve of the limits it placed on westward expansion.

b)

wanted to trade with the Netherlands in Canada.

c)

did not want to share control of the fur trade with France

d)

feared it would provoke attacks from American Indians

18.

What was the response of American colonists following the passage of the Intolerable Acts?

a)

Colonists placed a tax on all goods imported from Great Britain

b)

Colonists held the First Continental Congress and began to discuss a unified resistance.

c)

Colonists decided to pay taxes on tea.

d)

Colonists wrote the Declaration of Independence immediately after the Intolerable Acts were passed.

19.

Which of the following was the LAST battle of the American Revolution?

a)

Battle of Yorktown

b)

Battle of Saratoga

c)

Battles of Lexington & Concord

d)

Battle of Bunker Hill

20.

Which of the following treaties ended the American Revolution?

a)

Treaty of Guadalupe-Hildalgo

b)

Treaty of Versailles

c)

Treaty of Ghent

d)

Treaty of Paris

21.

Which of the following was a GRIEVANCE in the Declaration of Independence?

a)

Colonists born in America were not allowed to own land in Britain.

b)

Colonists were forced to quarter (house) troops in their homes.

c)

Colonists wanted to return to Great Britain.

d)

Colonists wanted Great Britain to protect them against Spain.

22.

How did mercantilist policies create tension between Great Britain and the colonies?

a)

By preventing colonists from trading with most other foreign countries

b)

By limiting the amount of farmland each colonist could have

c)

By requiring colonists to enlist in the military

d)

By introducing indentured servitude to the middle colonies

23.

What was one result of the Treaty of Paris of 1783?

a)

Great Britain recognized the United States as an independent country.

b)

Competing Seminole and Spanish claims in West Florida were resolved.

c)

The British navy agreed to stop pressing American sailors into service.

d)

British territory in eastern Canada was ceded to France.

24.

What was the first battle of the American Revolution?

a)

Yorktown

b)

Battle of Sullivan's Island

c)

Battle of Camden

d)

Lexington & Concord

25.

Which of the following was NOT an outcome of the 2nd Continental Congress?

a)

Appointed George Washington leader of the continental army

b)

sent a declaration of independence to the king

c)

elected George Washington President

d)

print paper money

26.
Who wrote Common Sense?
a)
George Washington
b)
Thomas Jefferson
c)
Benjamin Franklin
d)
Thomas Paine
27.
Which enlightenment thinker wrote about natural rights?
a)
Thomas Jefferson
b)
Thomas Hobbes
c)
John Locke
d)
Thomas Paine
28.
American Colonist who supported Great Britain during the war for Independence
a)
Hessians
b)
Loyalist
c)
Patriots
d)
Neutrals
29.
American Colonist who supported the war for Independence
a)
Hessians
b)
Loyalist
c)
Patriots
d)
Neutrals
30.
Which of these are the best definition of an "unalienable right"? 
a)
any power that gives happiness to those who possess it 
b)
a valuable privilege that is enjoyed by a particular social group 
c)
any activity that encourages private citizens to participate in government 
d)
an individual freedom that government should be unable to take away
31.
This was a tax on all printed materials in the 13 Colonies.
a)
Stamp Act
b)
Sugar Act
c)
Tea Act
d)
Townshend Act
32.
Why were the American Colonist taxed after the French and Indian War?
a)
Britain was in debt and needed money
b)
That was the agreement with the Native Americans
c)
They made too much money
d)
Townshend Acts
33.

"The only representatives of the people of these colonies [should be] persons chosen therein by themselves..."


What does the above statement suggest?

a)

British Parliament should be more involved in colonial governments.

b)

Colonies should be able to make their own political decisions.

c)

Parliament should use the military to protect the American colonies.

d)

Colonies should organize to separate from Great Britain.

34.

Which excerpt from the Declaration of Independence best explains why colonists were unhappy about their lack of representation in the British parliament?

a)

"Quartering large bodies of armed troops among us."

b)

"For imposing Taxes on us without our Consent."

c)

"He has refused his Assent of Laws, the most wholesome and necessary of the public good."

d)

"For transporting us beyond Seas to be tried for pretended offenses."

35.

Which event is characterized by the suffering of troops in December 1777?

a)

The early battles of Lexington and Concord.

b)

Conditions during the winter at Valley Forge.

c)

Several victories by the Continental Navy.

d)

The British cutting off supplies to colonists.

36.

Which of the following was an accomplishment of John Paul Jones?

a)

Leading the evacuation of Washington D.C. during the British invasion.

b)

Preparing the strategy for the American victory at Yorktown.

c)

Persuading France to provide military assistance to the Continental Army.

d)

Commanding a victory at sea against the British Navy.

37.

"Here in the autumn of 1777, American forces met, defeated and forced a major British army to surrender. This crucial battle . . . renewed patriots' hopes for independence, secured essential foreign recognition and support, and forever changed the face of the world.


This excerpt is describing which battle?

a)

Saratoga

b)

Concord

c)

Trenton

d)

Yorktown

38.

Which of the following was not a battle fought against the British?

a)

Yorktown

b)

Saratoga

c)

Lexington and Concord

d)

Valley Forge

39.

Which is an example of economic policies passed by Great Britain after the French and Indian War?

a)

Ohio River Valley resources given to colonists

b)

Taxes on the colonists without their consent

c)

Elections of new representatives in the colonies

d)

Forced Anglican religion on the colonists

40.

What foreign soldier raised spirits at Valley Forge by training the American troops?

a)

John Adams

b)

Sam Adams

c)

Marquis de Lafayette

d)

Baron von Steuben

e)

Thomas Jefferson

41.

What young French nobleman was a favorite officer of George Washington's?

a)

Benjamin Franklin

b)

Lin-Manuel Miranda

c)

Marquis de Lafayette

d)

Baron von Steuben

e)

Alexander Hamilton

42.

Which battle does this describe? Several battles fought in New York; the British wanted to separate New England from the rest of the colonies; the American victory resulted in foreign aid that was a turning point in the war.

a)

Trenton

b)

Yorktown

c)

Lexington/Concord

d)

Bunker Hill

e)

Saratoga

43.

Which battle does this describe? The last battle of the Revolution; Washington’s troops and the French navy trapped the British on a peninsula in Virginia.

a)

Trenton

b)

Yorktown

c)

Lexington/Concord

d)

Bunker Hill

e)

Saratoga

44.

Which battle does this describe? The first fighting of the Revolution; occurred over several days in Massachusetts, fought primarily by militia called Minutemen.

a)

Trenton

b)

Yorktown

c)

Lexington/Concord

d)

Bunker Hill

e)

Saratoga

45.

Navy sea captain of the colonial ship, Serapis during the American Revolution.Famous for saying,I have yet begun to fight!"

a)

John Paul Jones

b)

John Adams

c)

Thomas Jefferson

d)

John Hancock

46.

Explain the Significance of Wentworth Cheswell.

a)

Leader of the Patriot party

b)

First do die at the Boston Tea Party

c)

Soldier and Messenger during the American Revolution

d)

Writer of the Declaration of Independence

47.
Wife of John Adams; known for her letters to her husband that served as primary accounts of Revolutionary life
a)
Abigail Adams
b)
Mercy Otis Warren
c)
Martha Washington
d)
Marquis de Lafayette
48.
African American double spy who provided information about British movement, as well as, information leading to British defeat at Yorktown.
a)
Crispus Attucks
b)
James Armistead
c)
Marquis de Lafayette
d)
Bernardo de Galvez
49.
Author of "Common Sense" and " American Crisis" 
a)
Thomas Paine
b)
Thomas Jefferson
c)
Benjamin Franklin
d)
George Washington
50.
French Aristocrat and leader in French and American Revolution. Became a major-general in the Continental Army. 
a)
Bernanrdo de Galvez
b)
Marquis de Lafayette
c)
Haym Salomon 
d)
John Paul Jones
51.
Patriot and financial backer of the colonies. Provided the money for Washington's march on Yorktown. 
a)
Haym Salomon
b)
Crispus Attucks
c)
James Armestead
d)
John Hancock
52.
He is considered the founder of the U.S. Navy and was quoted saying "I have not yet begun to fight."
a)
Marquis de Lafayette
b)
John Paul Jones
c)
Wentworth Cheswell
d)
George Washington
53.
He was a slave who acted as a spy and helped the colonial army
a)
Wentworth Cheswell
b)
James Armistead
c)
Bernardo de Galvez
54.

Prussian drillmaster who taught the American colonists how to be soldiers during the winter at Valley Forge.

a)

Thomas Paine

b)

Thomas Jefferson

c)

Baron Von Steuben

d)

Marquis de LaFayette

55.

Spanish nobleman who became governor of the province of Louisiana. He protected American ships in the port of New Orleans and helped transport war supplies; he took up arms and fought to protect Louisiana.

a)

Louis de Rodriguez

b)

Bernito Gomez

c)

Juan Abbee Winner

d)

Bernardo de Galvez

56.

British General who surrendered at the Battle of Yorktown.

a)

Lord Broccoliwallis

b)

Lord Beanwallis

c)

Lord Cornwallis

d)

Lord Lettucewallis

57.

Guess who turned 'The American Crisis' into a dramatic reading session for his troops?

a)

Benjamin Franklin

b)

General George Washington

c)

John Adams

d)

Thomas Jefferson

58.

Let's dive into history! What exactly does the term 'tyranny' stand for?

a)

A form of government

b)

Oppressive or cruel rule

c)

A peaceful negotiation

d)

A military strategy

59.

Ready for a challenge? Dive into history with this question: What was the title of the series of pamphlets penned by the legendary Paine, aimed at rallying the masses to fight for their freedom?

a)

The Age of Reason

b)

The Rights of Man

c)

The American Crisis

d)

Common Wealth