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American Revolution Review

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 48mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

1. Which of the following was commander in chief of the Continental Army?

a)

Horatio Gates

b)

Thomas Jefferson

c)

John Adams

d)

George Washington

2.

2. Why was Paul Revere's ride so important?

a)

He wrote a famous poem.

b)

He delivered a message to the Continental Congress.

c)

He helped John Hancock and Samuel Adams escape from the British troops.

3.

3. Which statement accurately describes the role of the African American in the Revolutionary War? Choose ALL that apply (2).

a)

Thousands of African Americans enlisted in the British army and fought against America's freedom because of slavery.

b)

African Americans served in various capacities, including spies and laborers, during the Revolutionary War.

c)

Thousands of African Americans helped fight for America's freedom, some in Black regiments and some alongside white soldiers.

4.
4. The first armed conflict of the American Revolution took place in what TWO cities?
a)
Saratoga
b)
Concord
c)
Boston
d)
Lexington
5.

5. Which of the following was a British king during the Revolutionary era?

a)

King William II

b)

King Jeffrey IV

c)

King Harry IV

d)

King George III

6.

6. Who won the American Revolutionary War?

a)

Americans

b)

British

c)

Hessians

d)

French Monarchy

7.

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?

a)

Thomas Jefferson

b)

Benjamin Franklin

c)

Alexander Hamilton

d)

James Madison

8.

8. Who surrendered at Yorktown?

a)

Spanish

b)

Dutch

c)

French

d)

British

9.

9. What was the final battle of the American Revolutionary War?

a)

Battle of Bunker Hill

b)

Battle of Trenton

c)

Battle of King's Mountain

d)

Battle of Yorktown

10.

10. Which of the following was the main author of the Declaration of Independence?

a)

Thomas Jefferson

b)

Alexander Hamilton

c)

Benjamin Franklin

d)

George Washington

11.

11. What was a disadvantage for the Continental Army?

a)

They were untrained without supplies or proper uniforms.

b)

They were unfamiliar with traditional battle tactics.

c)

They had inconsistent support from local militias.

12.

12. Why were British troops sent to Lexington?

a)

To find a storehouse of weapons

b)

To arrest colonial leaders

c)

To enforce new taxes

d)

To gather intelligence

13.

13. Which of the following was a political leader from Virginia known for a famous speech right before the American Revolution began?

a)

Thomas Jefferson

b)

George Washington

c)

James Madison

d)

Patrick Henry

14.

14. Who was a former Continental Army officer who is known as a traitor for leaving and joining the British?

a)

John Andre

b)

Benedict Arnold

c)

Charles Lee

d)

Horatio Gates

15.

15. What are the natural rights given to the people by the Declaration of Independence?

a)

life, liberty, and property

b)

life, liberty, and security

c)

life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness

d)

life, liberty, and equality

16.

16. One big idea of the Declaration of Independence was for the government to do what?

a)

protect people's rights

b)

establish a national bank

c)

create a strong central government

17.

17. What did the list of grievances contain?

a)

the introduction

b)

trade regulations

c)

a list of 27 complaints by the colonies

d)

fundamental rights

18.

18. Which person did NOT assist in the writing of the Declaration of Independence and displayed the character trait of being untrustworthy?

a)

Thomas Jefferson

b)

Benedict Arnold

c)

Alexander Hamilton

d)

George Washington

19.

19. _____________ means all men are created equal.

a)

equality

b)

democracy

c)

freedom

d)

justice

20.

How was the geography of the U.S. helpful in the war? Make sure you give at least two examples.

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