WorksheetsSS CBA #2 Review - American Revolution
Total questions: 37
Worksheet time: 19mins
During the American Revolution, who served as the Commanding General of the American troops?
George Washington
John Adams
Benedict Arnold
Sam Adams
Thomas Jefferson
During the American Revolution, who was the outspoken Massachusetts lawyer who played a key role in drafting the Declaration of Independence?
George Washington
John Adams
Benedict Arnold
Sam Adams
Thomas Jefferson
During the American Revolution, who was the leader of the Sons of Liberty?
Thomas Jefferson
Sam Adams
Marquis de Lafayette
Lord Cornwallis
George III
During the American Revolution, who was the main writer of the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
John Adams
Benjamin Franklin
George Washington
George III
Why did the British Parliament pass the Stamp Act and other tax laws during the American Revolution?
To raise money in the colonies to pay for the war defending them
To stop colonists from trading with foreign nations
To stop the colonists from smuggling and punish them for it
To tax trade with foreign nations
Why were the British taxes during the American Revolution so offensive to the colonists?
The colonists were poor and could not afford to pay the taxes.
The taxes were unconstitutional.
The British had never asked for such taxes before, and the colonists had no say in the government.
The people living in Britain had lower taxes and the Americans wanted to be like them.
During the American Revolution, as a protest against British taxation, the Sons of Liberty, dressed as Native Americans, threw 340 __________ into Boston Harbor.
Redcoats
tea chests
stamp collectors
snowballs
During the American Revolution, which of the following best describes the significance of Valley Forge?
It was where General Washington and the Continental army camped in Pennsylvania and suffered through a harsh winter.
It was where the British army forced the Continental army to evacuate its position outside of New York City.
It was where General Washington and the Continental army captured a group of Hessian mercenaries on Christmas night.
It was where the British army surrendered its fort after being fooled by the much smaller Continental army.
Which battle during the American Revolution does this describe? Several battles fought in New York; the British wanted to separate New England from the rest of the colonies; the American victory resulted in foreign aid that was a turning point in the war.
Trenton
Yorktown
Lexington/Concord
Bunker Hill
Saratoga
Which battle of the American Revolution does this describe? The last major battle where Washington’s troops and the French navy trapped the British on a peninsula in Virginia.
Trenton
Yorktown
Lexington/Concord
Bunker Hill
Saratoga
During the American Revolution, which battle is described by an American victory based on the element of surprise, where Washington’s troops crossed the Delaware River on Christmas night and caught the British mercenaries recovering from a celebration?
Trenton
Yorktown
Lexington/Concord
Bunker Hill
Saratoga
Which battle of the American Revolution does this describe? The first fighting of the Revolution; occurred over several days in Massachusetts, fought primarily by militia called Minutemen.
Trenton
Yorktown
Lexington/Concord
Bunker Hill
Saratoga
Which battle during the American Revolution does this describe? An American defeat early in the war; however, the British suffered many casualties and realized the Americans wouldn’t give up easily.
Trenton
Yorktown
Lexington/Concord
Bunker Hill
Saratoga
During the American Revolution, which European country sent troops to assist the Americans in their fight against the British?
Denmark and Holland
Italy and Germany
France
Portugal and Switzerland
During the American Revolution, colonists opposed taxes from Great Britain because the –
colonies had no representation in Parliament
taxes were not high enough
British people had no representation in Parliament
colonists wanted American Indians and French to pay all the taxes
During the American Revolution, what were considered the "certain unalienable rights" that could not be taken away?
life, liberty, pursuit of happiness
voting, representation, elections
bear arms, free speech, trial by jury
education, slavery, taxation
Who was the British king during the American Revolution?
Henry VIII
James I
Charles IV
George III
During the American Revolution, Benjamin Franklin played a crucial role by helping to –
warn the colonists of the British arrival
gain French support for American independence
secure money from Holland to finance the American Revolutionary War
the British king fight against the American colonists
During the American Revolution, which battle that concluded with an American victory marked a turning point in the war?
Battle of Bunker Hill
Boston Massacre
Battle of Quebec
Battle of Saratoga
During the American Revolution, the British imposed a tax on newspapers, books, and playing cards. What was this tax called?
Stamp Act
Paper Act
Townsend Act
Tea Act
What was the purpose of the First Continental Congress during the American Revolution?
dismiss the current British king
discuss the problems with Great Britain and promote independence
create new taxes for the British
appoint new colonial governors to collect the taxes
What was the American Revolution mainly over?
The American colonists wanted control of the Native Americans.
The American colonists could not agree on a tax imposed by the British.
The American colonists wanted to take over Britain.
The American colonists wanted the land that was west of the colonies.
During the American Revolution, which phrase did the colonists use to express their opinion about the taxes from Britain?
"We are tired of the taxes."
"Get rid of King George."
"No Taxation without Representation."
"Start a revolution!"
During the American Revolution, which act required colonists to buy a special stamp to place on items such as newspapers, pamphlets, and playing cards?
Newspaper Act
Stamp Act
Townshend Act
Sugar Act
During the American Revolution, a confrontation between colonists and British soldiers led to the death of 5 colonists. This event is known as The _________.
Boston Massacre
Boston Tea Party
French and Indian War
Taxes
During which event of the American Revolution did the Sons of Liberty dump all of the tea into the Boston Harbor?
Boston Tea Party
Tea Trade
Tea Tax
The Liberty Party
During the American Revolution, the Sons of Liberty disguised themselves as _______ at the Boston Tea Party.
British soldiers
tea workers
members of the ship's crew
Native Americans
During the American Revolution, who was responsible for drafting the Declaration of Independence?
George Washington
King George
Thomas Jefferson
Samuel Adams
After the American Revolution, which document was signed to officially conclude the conflict?
Treaty of England
Treaty of Paris
Treaty of Britain
Treaty of America
During the American Revolution, ______ was chosen to be the leader of the Colonial Army and later became the first president of the United States.
George Washington
Samuel Adams
Paul Revere
King George
During the American Revolution, a ______ was another name for a British soldier.
Redcoat
Bluecoat
Minuteman
Colonist
During the American Revolution, which act required colonists to allow British soldiers to stay in their homes, feed them, and give them supplies?
Townshend Act
Home Act
Quartering Act
Soldier Act
Who won the American Revolution?
France
Native Americans
Britain
America
During the American Revolution, what was the name of the first written plan of government in America?
Constitution
Treaty of Paris
Declaration of Independence
Articles of Confederation
What is the capital of France?
Berlin
Madrid
Paris
Rome
During the American Revolution, what was the significance of a constitution?
a president
a type of war
a written plan of government
During the American Revolution, what was the MAIN problem with the Articles of Confederation?
They had too many laws.
The Articles were too strong.
The Articles were too weak.
