WorksheetsAmerican Revolution Review
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 48mins
1. Which of the following was commander in chief of the Continental Army?
Horatio Gates
Thomas Jefferson
John Adams
George Washington
2. Why was Paul Revere's ride so important?
He wrote a famous poem.
He delivered a message to the Continental Congress.
He helped John Hancock and Samuel Adams escape from the British troops.
3. Which statement accurately describes the role of the African American in the Revolutionary War? Choose ALL that apply (2).
Thousands of African Americans enlisted in the British army and fought against America's freedom because of slavery.
African Americans served in various capacities, including spies and laborers, during the Revolutionary War.
Thousands of African Americans helped fight for America's freedom, some in Black regiments and some alongside white soldiers.
5. Which of the following was a British king during the Revolutionary era?
King William II
King Jeffrey IV
King Harry IV
King George III
6. Who won the American Revolutionary War?
Americans
British
Hessians
French Monarchy
7. Which of the following was a colonial leader who was also an inventor and scientist who was known for creating bifocals and the rocking chair?
Thomas Jefferson
Benjamin Franklin
Alexander Hamilton
James Madison
8. Who surrendered at Yorktown?
Spanish
Dutch
French
British
9. What was the final battle of the American Revolutionary War?
Battle of Bunker Hill
Battle of Trenton
Battle of King's Mountain
Battle of Yorktown
10. Which of the following was the main author of the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
Alexander Hamilton
Benjamin Franklin
George Washington
11. What was a disadvantage for the Continental Army?
They were untrained without supplies or proper uniforms.
They were unfamiliar with traditional battle tactics.
They had inconsistent support from local militias.
12. Why were British troops sent to Lexington?
To find a storehouse of weapons
To arrest colonial leaders
To enforce new taxes
To gather intelligence
13. Which of the following was a political leader from Virginia known for a famous speech right before the American Revolution began?
Thomas Jefferson
George Washington
James Madison
Patrick Henry
14. Who was a former Continental Army officer who is known as a traitor for leaving and joining the British?
John Andre
Benedict Arnold
Charles Lee
Horatio Gates
15. What are the natural rights given to the people by the Declaration of Independence?
life, liberty, and property
life, liberty, and security
life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness
life, liberty, and equality
16. One big idea of the Declaration of Independence was for the government to do what?
protect people's rights
establish a national bank
create a strong central government
17. What did the list of grievances contain?
the introduction
trade regulations
a list of 27 complaints by the colonies
fundamental rights
18. Which person did NOT assist in the writing of the Declaration of Independence and displayed the character trait of being untrustworthy?
Thomas Jefferson
Benedict Arnold
Alexander Hamilton
George Washington
19. _____________ means all men are created equal.
equality
democracy
freedom
justice
How was the geography of the U.S. helpful in the war? Make sure you give at least two examples.
