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Topic 4: American Revolution

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 18mins

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Class
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1.

The Tea Act gave the British a monopoly on the colonists' tea, limiting purchasing options.

a)

Immediate cause of the Battle of Bunker Hill

b)

Immediate cause of the Boston Tea Party

c)

Immediate cause of the Boston Massacre

d)

Immediate cause of the Boston Patriots

2.

How did the British government respond to the Boston Tea Party?

a)

Passed the Coercive Acts to punish and control

b)

Passed the Stamp Act to punish and control

c)

Passed the Tea Act to tax the colonists

d)

Passed the Coffee Act to tax the colonists

3.

British attempts to disarm the minutemen who were storing weapons and ammunition sparked

a)

The Battle of Monmouth

b)

The Battle of Saratoga

c)

The Battle of Lexington and Concord

d)

The Battle of Trenton

4.

The First Continental Congress endorsed the Suffolk Resolves which...

a)

Declared the Sugar Act illegal

b)

Declared Independence for America

c)

Declared freedom for slaves

d)

Declared the Coercive Acts illegal

5.

What was the outcome of the Battle of Bunker Hill?

a)

The Americans won but suffered many losses

b)

The British won but suffered many losses

c)

Neither side won the battle

d)

The French helped the Americans win the battle

6.

How did the 2nd Continental Congress respond to the events of Lexington and Concord?

a)

Established the Continental Army and chose Burgoyne as its commander

b)

Established the British Army and chose Hamilton as its commander

c)

The Congress declared war on Great Britain

d)

Established the Continental Army and chose Washington as its commander

7.

How did Thomas Paine's pamphlet Common Sense impact colonial thinking about independence?

a)

Showed colonists support for independence from Britain was logical

b)

Showed colonists support from Britain was treasonous

c)

Common Sense sold many copies

d)

The pamphlet had no impact on America

8.

The French did not want the British trappers to infringe on the fur trade was?

a)

A major cause of the Revolutionary War

b)

A reason for problems with the environment

c)

A major cause of the French and Indian War

d)

Why George Washington became president

9.

Many American colonists opposed tax laws because there was no colonial (a)   in British Parliament.

10.

After the costly French and Indian War, the British government began to view the colonies as a source of (a)   to solve British money problems.

11.

Why did Parliament send the British Army to occupy the colonies after the French and Indian War?

a)

The troops were sent for rest and recuperation

b)

The troops were sent to keep the colonists from expanding west

c)

The troops were sent to keep the colonists from expanding east

d)

The troops were sent to keep order in Florida

12.

Why did most Native Americans fight alongside the British in the Revolutionary War?

a)

They liked the British more than the colonists

b)

They traded more with the Pilgrims

c)

They served with them in the French and Indian War

d)

They saw the British as less threatening than the colonists

13.

Why did the British establish the Proclamation of 1763?

a)

To collect taxes on paper products

b)

To restore peace with Native Americans west of the Appalachian Mountains

c)

To allow colonists to move west of the Appalachian Mountains

d)

To punish the citizens of Boston

14.

Why was the Sugar Act of 1764 a controversial law?

a)

Raised the tax on molasses and banned search warrants

b)

Lowered the tax on paper products

c)

Raised the tax on wills, documents and playing cards

d)

Lowered the tax on molasses but allowed goods to be seized without due process

15.

Colonial leaders declared that only colonial governments could tax colonists is how?

a)

Colonists responded to the Stamp Act

b)

Colonists responded to the Sugar Act

c)

Colonists responded to the Tea Act

d)

Colonists responded to the Tax Act

16.

Enduring taxes, assumption of guilt without trial by jury and being required to give room and board to British soldiers were reasons for?

a)

The Unhappy Disturbance

b)

The Boston Massacre

c)

The Boston Tea Party

d)

The Boston Assembly

17.

The final section of the Declaration of Independence declares America to be an independent (a)  

18.

What was NOT a result of the Declaration of Independence?

a)

Official separation of the 13 colonies from England

b)

The colonies immediately formed a strong central government

c)

Effectively severing all political ties with the British Crown

d)

The document outlined ideals like individual liberty and the right to self-governance,

19.

Complete the sentence - During the winter of 1777-1778, American troops survived harsh conditions and

a)

became an undisciplined Continental Army.

b)

became an average Continental Army.

c)

became the core of an experienced British Army.

d)

became the core of a determined Continental Army.

20.

Which statement best represents a Loyalist perspective?

a)

Colonists are rightful subjects of Great Britain.

b)

Colonists are independent people of America.

c)

The King and the Parliament are not in charge of the colonies.

d)

The Queen and the Parliament are not in charge of the colonies

21.

The most likely reason why America won the Revolutionary War is the (a)   believed in their cause and were committed to outlast the British.

22.

Benjamin Franklin drew this political cartoon to support the?

a)

Philadelphia Plan

b)

Sarasota Plan

c)

Albany Plan

d)

Charleston Plan

23.

The geography of the colonies gave the Patriots what advantage?

a)

Better trained soldiers

b)

Fighting in foreign places

c)

Better generals and admirals

d)

Fighting in places they knew well

24.

This signaled British defeat and declared an end to the Revolutionary War.

a)

The Treaty of New York

b)

The Treaty of Paris

c)

The Treaty of London

d)

The Treaty of Istanbul

25-29.

The Role and Sentiments of American Women During the Revolution

During the American Revolution, women played a crucial role in supporting the cause for independence. They managed households and businesses while the men were away fighting. Women also organized boycotts of British goods, showing their commitment to the revolutionary effort. Their actions demonstrated that they were not just passive observers but active participants in the struggle for freedom. This involvement helped to change the perception of women's roles in society.

The sentiments of American women during this time were filled with a sense of duty and patriotism. They believed in the ideals of liberty and justice and wanted to contribute to the creation of a new nation. Many women wrote letters and articles expressing their support for the revolution. These writings helped to inspire others and spread the revolutionary spirit. Women like Esther de Berdt Reed organized efforts to raise funds and supplies for the troops.

Historically, women's roles were often limited to domestic duties, but the revolution began to shift these expectations. The war provided an opportunity for women to step into roles that were traditionally held by men. This change was not immediate, but it planted the seeds for future movements toward gender equality. The contributions of women during the revolution were significant and laid the groundwork for their increased involvement in public life.

Overall, the American Revolution was a turning point for women in the United States. It highlighted their capabilities and the importance of their contributions to society. The sentiments and actions of women during this period were instrumental in shaping the nation's history. As we study this era, it is important to recognize and appreciate the vital role that women played in the fight for independence. Their legacy continues to inspire future generations to strive for equality and justice.

25.

What role did American women play during the American Revolution?

a)

They managed households and businesses while men were fighting.

b)

They fought alongside men in battles.

c)

They remained passive observers.

d)

They opposed the revolutionary effort.

26.

How did women contribute to the revolutionary effort according to the passage?

a)

By organizing boycotts of British goods.

b)

By serving as soldiers in the army.

c)

By negotiating peace treaties.

d)

By writing the Declaration of Independence.

27.

What sentiments did American women express during the Revolution?

a)

A sense of duty and patriotism.

b)

Indifference to the revolutionary cause.

c)

Support for British rule.

d)

Desire for immediate gender equality.

28.

Who was Esther de Berdt Reed and what was her contribution?

a)

She organized efforts to raise funds and supplies for the troops.

b)

She was a British spy during the revolution.

c)

She wrote the Declaration of Independence.

d)

She led troops into battle.

29.

What long-term impact did the American Revolution have on women's roles in society?

a)

It planted the seeds for future movements toward gender equality.

b)

It immediately granted women the right to vote.

c)

It restricted women to domestic duties permanently.

d)

It had no impact on women's roles.