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WorksheetsHeroes of the American Revolution
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 13mins
Which key individual played a significant role in the American Revolution and was known for his leadership as the commander of the Continental Army?
Thomas Jefferson
George Washington
Benjamin Franklin
Patrick Henry
What was one of the main political ideas that shaped the revolutionary movement in America?
The idea of monarchy
The concept of "No taxation without representation"
The belief in divine right
The support for British Parliament
Which event is associated with the dissatisfaction that led to the American Revolution, involving a protest against British taxation?
The signing of the Declaration of Independence
The Boston Tea Party
The Battle of Yorktown
The drafting of the Constitution
Who was the key individual known for his diplomatic efforts in securing French support during the American Revolution?
Thomas Jefferson
Patrick Henry
Benjamin Franklin
George Washington
What document was a result of the political ideas that shaped the revolutionary movement in America?
The Magna Carta
The Declaration of Independence
The Treaty of Paris
The Articles of Confederation
Which issue was a major cause of dissatisfaction among the American colonists leading to the Revolution?
Lack of representation in British Parliament
Excessive freedom
Overabundance of resources
Support from Native Americans
Which key individual is known for his famous speech that included the phrase "Give me liberty, or give me death"?
George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
Patrick Henry
Marquis de Lafayette
How did the political idea of "natural rights" influence the American Revolution?
It supported the idea of a monarchy
It justified the colonists' desire for independence
It promoted loyalty to the British crown
It discouraged rebellion against Britain
What was one of the key events that demonstrated the colonists' dissatisfaction with British rule?
The Boston Massacre
The signing of the Magna Carta
The French and Indian War
The Louisiana Purchase
Who was the French nobleman who played a crucial role in the American Revolution by providing military support to the colonists?
Thomas Jefferson
Marquis de Lafayette
Benjamin Franklin
Patrick Henry
Match the following:
John Adams
advocated independence; Continental Congress
delegate; Declaration of Independence Committee
Abigail Adams
Wife of John Adams, known for her stance on
women’s rights in letters to her husband.
James Armistead
African-American spy during the American
Revolution. Spied on Lord Cornwallis’ camp.
Bernardo de Galvez
Spaniard who held off British in New
Orleans, but allowed Americans use of the port.
Crispus Attucks
African-American Hero and Martyr of the Boston
Massacre
Match the following:
Marquis de Lafayette
French Noble who helped Americans
during the Revolutionary War
John Paul Jones
Founder of U.S. Navy. Led raids on British
ships, famous for yelling: I have not yet begun to fight!
King George III
King of England during the American Revolution
Eli Whitney
Invented cotton gin and interchangeable parts
Robert Fulton
Improved the steamboat
– 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)
Which events were causes of the American Revolution?
Select THREE correct answers.
- French and Indian War
- Stamp Act
- Boston Massacre
- intolerable Acts
(a)
Colonial Era
The Early Republic
