Font size
WorksheetsThe American Revolution
Total questions: 24
Worksheet time: 14mins
Look at the graphic organizer. Then answer the question. Which of the following was another reason that tensions grew between the colonists and Britain?
King George III told colonists they were not British citizens.
Britain and France were fighting over land in North America.
There was no colonial representation in Britain’s Parliament.
American Indians were fighting with the British in the Ohio River Valley.
Look at the picture. Then answer the question. Which of the following effects of the Stamp Act does this image show?
Colonists protesting saying that it will ruin America.
Colonists boycotting printed materials to avoid paying the tax.
Colonists saying that Britain is ridiculous for taxing the colonies.
Colonists marching from New York to show their support of the Stamp Act.
Why did Britain think it had the right to tax the colonies?
British soldiers were protecting the colonies, and Britain needed money to pay them.
Britain hoped that by taxing the colonies it could benefit from American foreign trade.
Britain was more powerful than the colonies, and the colonies relied on Britain to survive.
Britain needed money to pay for wars with France so all British colonies were required to help.
Which of the following illustrates a form of protests against British taxation of the colonies?
Benjamin Franklin proposed the Albany Plan.
The Sons of Liberty formed as a secret group.
The Daughters of Liberty spun their own cloth.
Representatives met at the Stamp Act Congress.
When did the British and minutemen go to battle at Concord?
dawn on April 19, 1775
midnight on April 18, 1775
late morning on April 19, 1775
early afternoon on April 19, 1775
Look at the graphic organizer. Then answer the question. Which of the following completes the graphic organizer to describe the Declaration of Independence?
describes the plan of government for the United States
introduces the Second Continental Congress and its members
lists the ways that the British king violated the rights of colonists
explains how Enlightenment ideas and thinkers influenced the colonists
African Americans and women were groups that did not have their rights _________ after the United States became an independent country.
recognized
ignored
enhanced
diminished
Read the map. Then answer the question. In which directions did Washington and his troops march after the Battle of Long Island?
east, northeast
west, southeast
north, northwest
south, southwest
Read the map. Then answer the question. Which of the following were battle victories in New York for the Continental army?
Saratoga
New York City
Saratoga and Long Island
Saratoga and White Plains
Look at the graphic organizer. Then answer the question. Which of the following details completes the graphic organizer to describe the First Continental Congress?
organizes the Continental army
drafts the Declaration of Independence
organizes in response to the Coercive Acts
chooses George Washington as commander-in-chief
Look at the graphic organizer. Then answer the question. Which of the following completes the graphic organizer?
The French join the Patriot cause.
The Russians send troops to America.
The Prussians help train Washington’s troops.
The Oneida and Tuscarora fight with the Patriots.
Look at the chart. Then answer the question. Which disadvantages best complete the chart?
American: not enough soldiers or militias; British: weak navy
American: no European allies; British: not highly trained or skilled soldiers
American: not highly skilled soldiers; British: not enough soldiers or militias
American: lack of resources and supplies; British: lived far away from colonies
Summarize the role of women in the American Revolution.
Women worked as nurses.
Women did not play an important role.
Women worked as cooks.
Women worked as spies.
Women fought as soldiers.
George Washington changed the course of the American Revolution because....
His leadership caused the Continental Army to be victorious over Britain.
He built a well-trained, confident army.
The British trapped him at Yorktown.
During his winter at Valley Forge, he overcame challenges, such as a lack of supplies.
The Battle of Yorktown was important because it:
Was the last major battle where Cornwallis surrendered and the Americans won their independence
Was the first battle of the American Revolutionary War
Led to the signing of the Declaration of Independence
Was a major victory for the British forces
A plan of action
scarcity
strategy
militia
neutral
A lack of needed goods
strategy
equality
scarcity
neutral
An army of colonists
strategy
scarcity
equality
militia
Refusing to take their side in a conflict
neutral
strategy
equality
scarcity
Being the same in value
neutral
militia
equality
strategy
CAUSES of Britain taxing the coloinies
Britain had to raise money to pay for war debts.
Many colonists joined the Sons of Liberty or the Daughters of Liberty.
Britain had to raise money to pay for soldiers to protect the colonies.
Many colonists protested.
EFFECTS of Britain taxing the colonies
Many colonists protested.
Britain had to raise money to pay for soldiers to protect the colonies.
Many colonists joined the Sons of Liberty or the Daughters of Liberty.
Britain had to raise money to pay for war debts.
CAUSES of the Boston Massacre (events that happened before)
Britain repeals the Townshend Acts but keeps the tax on tea.
Britain passes the Coercive Acts.
Britain sends soldiers and warships to Boston.
Britain passes the Tea Act.
Colonists form the Committees of Correspondence.
EFFECTS of the Boston Massacre (events that happened after)
Britain sends the soldiers and warships to Boston.
Britain passes the Coercive Acts.
Colonists form the Committees of Correspondence.
Britain passes the Tea Act.
Britain repeals the Townshend Acts
