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Heroes of the American Revolution

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 13mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which key individual played a significant role in the American Revolution and was known for his leadership as the commander of the Continental Army?

a)

Thomas Jefferson

b)

George Washington

c)

Benjamin Franklin

d)

Patrick Henry

2.

What was one of the main political ideas that shaped the revolutionary movement in America?

a)

The idea of monarchy

b)

The concept of "No taxation without representation"

c)

The belief in divine right

d)

The support for British Parliament

3.

Which event is associated with the dissatisfaction that led to the American Revolution, involving a protest against British taxation?

a)

The signing of the Declaration of Independence

b)

The Boston Tea Party

c)

The Battle of Yorktown

d)

The drafting of the Constitution

4.

Who was the key individual known for his diplomatic efforts in securing French support during the American Revolution?

a)

Thomas Jefferson

b)

Patrick Henry

c)

Benjamin Franklin

d)

George Washington

5.

What document was a result of the political ideas that shaped the revolutionary movement in America?

a)

The Magna Carta

b)

The Declaration of Independence

c)

The Treaty of Paris

d)

The Articles of Confederation

6.

Which issue was a major cause of dissatisfaction among the American colonists leading to the Revolution?

a)

Lack of representation in British Parliament

b)

Excessive freedom

c)

Overabundance of resources

d)

Support from Native Americans

7.

Which key individual is known for his famous speech that included the phrase "Give me liberty, or give me death"?

a)

George Washington

b)

Thomas Jefferson

c)

Patrick Henry

d)

Marquis de Lafayette

8.

How did the political idea of "natural rights" influence the American Revolution?

a)

It supported the idea of a monarchy

b)

It justified the colonists' desire for independence

c)

It promoted loyalty to the British crown

d)

It discouraged rebellion against Britain

9.

What was one of the key events that demonstrated the colonists' dissatisfaction with British rule?

a)

The Boston Massacre

b)

The signing of the Magna Carta

c)

The French and Indian War

d)

The Louisiana Purchase

10.

Who was the French nobleman who played a crucial role in the American Revolution by providing military support to the colonists?

a)

Thomas Jefferson

b)

Marquis de Lafayette

c)

Benjamin Franklin

d)

Patrick Henry

11.
Question Image

Match the following:

a)

John Adams

1.

advocated independence; Continental Congress

delegate; Declaration of Independence Committee

b)

Abigail Adams

2.

Wife of John Adams, known for her stance on

women’s rights in letters to her husband.

c)

James Armistead

3.

African-American spy during the American

Revolution. Spied on Lord Cornwallis’ camp.

d)

Bernardo de Galvez

4.

Spaniard who held off British in New

Orleans, but allowed Americans use of the port.

e)

Crispus Attucks

5.

African-American Hero and Martyr of the Boston

Massacre

12.
Question Image

Match the following:

a)

Marquis de Lafayette

1.

French Noble who helped Americans

during the Revolutionary War

b)

John Paul Jones

2.

Founder of U.S. Navy. Led raids on British

ships, famous for yelling: I have not yet begun to fight!

c)

King George III

3.

King of England during the American Revolution

d)

Eli Whitney

4.

Invented cotton gin and interchangeable parts

e)

Robert Fulton

5.

Improved the steamboat

13.

– Lived in Boston, Massachusetts
– Silversmith
– Minuteman
– Member of Sons of Liberty– Warned the colonists of the approaching British army in the Battle of Lexington & Concord (a)  

Choose from the below words
Paul Revere
Crispus Attucks
Samuel Adams
14.

Which events were causes of the American Revolution?

Select THREE correct answers.

15.

- French and Indian War

- Stamp Act

- Boston Massacre

- intolerable Acts

(a)  

Choose from the below words

Colonial Era

Revolutionary Era

The Early Republic

European Exploration