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American Revolution Review Quizziz

Total questions: 75

Worksheet time: 3hrs 45mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The author of the famous pamphlet that argued for an end to monarchy and supported independence?

a)

Thomas Paine

b)

Tomas Pain

c)

Thomas Jefferson

2.

What is a grievance?

a)

Compliment

b)

Complaint

c)

Criticism

3.

Which document would you find a grievance?

a)

Constitution

b)

Fundamental Orders of Connecticut

c)

Bill of Rights

d)

Declaration of Independence

4.

At the Battle of Yorktown...

a)

The British won

b)

The British surrendered

c)

The French joined the war

5.

Which battle is known as the "turning point" of the war?

a)

Lexington and Concord

b)

Saratoga

c)

Yorktown

6.

After the Proclamation of 1763 colonists could not expand...

a)

North

b)

South

c)

East

d)

West

7.

After the Battle at Saratoga, who pledged foreign aid to the Americans?

a)

Spain

b)

France

c)

Canada

d)

Germany

8.

What is a blockade?

a)

surrounding an area to prevent people and goods through

b)

providing financial and military support

c)

agreement to work together

d)

wearing down of an enemy over time

9.

Warfare tactic used by the Patriots

a)

linear tactics

b)

Napoleanic tactics

c)

guerilla warfare

d)

total warfare

10.

Why is the Treaty of Paris (1783) significant?

a)

Promised African Americans freedom if they fought for the British

b)

Created an alliance between America and France

c)

Officially ended the American Revolution

d)

Created an alliance between Britain and France

11.

To refuse to buy or use certain goods or services

a)

siege

b)

prohibit

c)

boycott

d)

traitor

12.

A colonist of the American revolutionary period who supported the King and the British (England's) cause.

a)

Loyalist

b)

Patriot

c)

Englishman

d)

Traitor

13.

A colonist who favored independence from Great Britain and war against Britain

a)

Patriot

b)

Loyalist

c)

Ally

d)

War Hawk

14.

Which document do we celebrate on the 4th of July?

a)

The Constitution

b)

Declaration of Independence

c)

The Pledge of Allegiance

d)

The 14 Amendments

15.

The painting shows Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, and John Adams working on an important document in 1776. Based on your knowledge of social studies, what document were they working on?

a)

the Articles of Confederation

b)

the Bill of Rights

c)

the Declaration of Independence

d)

the Great Compromise

16.
a)

F

b)

G

c)

H

d)

J

17.
a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

18.
a)

F

b)

G

c)

H

d)

J

19.
a)

F

b)

G

c)

H

d)

J

20.
a)

F

b)

G

c)

H

d)

J

21.
a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

22.
a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

23.
a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

24.
a)

F

b)

G

c)

H

d)

J

25.
a)

F

b)

G

c)

H

d)

J

26.
a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

27.
a)

F

b)

G

c)

H

d)

J

28.
a)

F

b)

G

c)

H

d)

J

29.
a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

30.
a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

31.
a)

F

b)

G

c)

H

d)

J

32.
a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

33.

Which is NOT true regarding the Intolerable Acts?

a)

Colonists were forbidden from communicating with other colonists concerning important matters.

b)

Colonists were forced to quarter troops into their homes.

c)

King George III was responsible for creating the Intolerable Acts

d)

These acts were created after the Declaration of Independence was signed.

34.

How did the Proclamation of 1763 impact the American colonies?

a)

It required them to pay extra taxes and fees to France

b)

It required them to house British Soldiers in their homes.

c)

It prevented them from expanding westward.

d)

It prevented them from trading with Indian tribes.

35.

Committees of Correspondence, Boston Tea Party, Continental Congress: These activities were supported by most of the...

a)

Sons of Liberty (Patriots)

b)

Loyalists

c)

Georgia House of Burgesses

d)

Royalist

36.

Newspapers, Marriage Licenses, Playing cards: The above items relate to what cause of the American Revolution?

a)

Intolerable Acts

b)

Proclamation of 1763

c)

Stamp Act

d)

French and Indian War

37.

"England has supported this colony since the beginning. Some of these colonists are not grateful for that, but I certainly am!"

a)

Patriot

b)

Loyalist

38.

"I believe in this battle for independence and am willing to fight for it!"

a)

Patriot

b)

Loyalist

39.

"I hope the British troops overwhelm this local, untrained militia"

a)

Patriot

b)

Loyalist

40.

"I was born in England and remain loyal to her."

a)

Patriot

b)

Loyalist

41.

"It's time we take a stand. We will no longer pay those taxes imposed on the colonies!"

a)

Patriot

b)

Loyalist

42.

"Losing Savannah and Augusta to the British is a bad blow, but we must continue to fight!"

a)

Patriot

b)

Loyalist

43.

"There will be swift and terrible punishments for the rebels!"

a)

Patriot

b)

Loyalist

44.

"My merchant trade business has been poor ever since the Townsend and Tea Acts."

a)

Patriot

b)

Loyalist

45.

"A citizen's first duty is to the king and country."

a)

Patriot

b)

Loyalist

46.

"When a government is no longer just, it is our right to make a new government."

a)

Patriot

b)

Loyalist

47.
Which battle is considered the Turning Point of the American Revolution?
a)
Battle of Trenton
b)
Battle of Saratoga
c)
Lexington & Concord
d)
Battle of Bunker Hill
48.
____________ wrote the Declaration of Independence. 
a)
George Washington
b)
Patrick Henry
c)
Thomas Jefferson
d)
Thomas Paine
49.
The Declaration of Independence refers to the rights each human is born with that should not be taken away. What are these rights called?
a)
Human Rights
b)
Unalienable Rights
c)
Civil Rights
d)
Bill of Rights
50.
The French began to support the Americans after this battle
a)
Lexington and Concord
b)
Yorktown
c)
Saratoga
d)
Treaty of French 
51.
In what chronological order did the battles occur?
a)
Valley Forge, French & Indian War, Battle of Saratoga, Battle of York Town
b)
Lexington & Concord, Battle of Saratoga, Valley Forge, Battle of Yorktown
c)
Battle of Saratoga, Valley Forge, French & Indian War, Lexington & Concord
d)
Yorktown, French & Indian War, Saratoga, Valley Forge
52.

What is a boycott?

a)

A violent protest

b)

A written request

c)

Refusal to buy or use goods and service

d)

A product the British made better than anyone else

53.

What was the famous slogan colonists used to portray their unhappiness with Parliament?

a)

It's My Money and I want It Now!

b)

No Way Without a Say!

c)

No Taxation Without Representation

d)

The British are Coming!

54.

The First Continental Congress

a)

Was a meeting of delegates in Philadelphia to decide what to do about the British

b)

Was a meeting of delegates in New York City to decide what to do about the British

c)

Was a meeting of delegates in Atlanta to decide what to do about the British

d)

Was a meeting of delegates in Virginia to decide what to do about the British

55.
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
56.

What was the primary reason Parliament passed these acts?

a)

To promote the growth of cottage industries in the colonies

b)

To encourage foreign trade with the colonies

c)

To recover the cost of defending the colonies

d)

To fund the establishment of new colonies

57.

Which of the following best completes this diagram?

a)

Colonists sought military support from France.

b)

Colonists organized boycotts of British goods

c)

Colonists signed the Declaration of Independence.

d)

Colonists dumped tea into Boston Harbor.

58.

British colonists objected to the Proclamation of 1763 because they --

a)

feared it would provoke attacks from American Indians

b)

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

c)

resented the limits it imposed on westward expansion

d)

wanted to be able to trade freely with foreign nations

59.

Why is the Battle of Saratoga considered a turning point in the Revolutionary War?

a)

The British victory extended the fighting for another year.

b)

The American defeat led many soldiers to desert the Continental army.

c)

The British defeat marked the beginning of a steady decline in British military superiority.

d)

The American victory convinced France to ally with the United States.

60.

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.

61.

This list includes rights that are considered --

a)

transferable

b)

legislated

c)

unalienable

d)

inherited

62.

The rights listed above were --

a)

established by a series of Supreme Court decisions

b)

defined by Thomas Jefferson in the Declaration of Independence

c)

established by the ratification of the U.S. Constitution

d)

defined by President George Washington in his Farewell Address

63.

Which of these completes this graphic organizer?

a)

Parliament repeals the Stamp and Sugar Acts.

b)

King George III allows colonists to petition Parliament for tax relief.

c)

Parliament passes the Intolerable Acts.

d)

King George III appoints colonial representatives to Parliament.

64.

The actions described in this excerpt were carried out in order to --

a)

encourage the outbreak of war between England and France

b)

protest British taxation policies

c)

end trade disagreements between colonists and French traders

d)

protest a ban on selling beverages in the colonies

65.

Which of the following is a goal of civil disobedience?

a)

Make changes to government laws

b)

Increase the demand for coffee

c)

Declare independence from England

d)

Regulate unethical business practices

66.

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.

67.

"Common Sense" was used to -

a)

increase British settlement in Colonial America.

b)

encourage equality during the Great Awakening.

c)

urge colonists to support the American Revolution.

d)

protest the ratification of the U.S. Constitution.

68.

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.

69.

"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

70.

The rights of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness were -

a)

established by the Mayflower Compact.

b)

expressed by Thomas Jefferson in the Declaration of Independence.

c)

granted to the colonists by King George III.

d)

defined in "Common Sense."

71.

Which of the following was not a military leader during the Revolution?

a)

John Paul Jones

b)

John Locke

c)

George Washington

d)

Marquis de Lafayette

72.

The Continental Congress meets in June of 1776 and decides to have Thomas Jefferson write a draft of which important document?

a)

Articles of Confederation

b)

Bill of Rights

c)

Treaty of Paris

d)

Declaration of Independence

73.

What was the impact of the Proclamation of 1763?

a)

It provoked American Indians to attack

b)

It forced colonists to share the control of fur trade with France

c)

It limited the westward expansion of the colonists

d)

It stopped free trade with foreign nations

74.

How did mercantilism create tension between Great Britain and colonists?

a)

It introduced indentured servants to the colonies

b)

It required colonists to enlist in the military

c)

It limited the amount of farmland colonists could own

d)

It prevented colonists from trading with other foreign countries

75.

What document ended the Revolutionary War?

a)

Constitution

b)

Treaty of Paris

c)

Proclamation of 1763

d)

Declaration of Independence