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American Revolution People

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 25mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

This group was formed in 1765__________

a)

Democratic Army

b)

Continental Army

c)

Daughters of Liberty

d)

Republican Army

2.

Woman had many roles in the American Revolution such as____

a)

Generals and Majors

b)

Lawyers and Cooks

c)

Nurses and Spies

d)

Spies and Ship Builders

3.

She ask John to 'remember the Ladies' in the Declaration of Independence

(a)  

4.

She had a strong interest in Politics and became a counselor and advisor to her husband, brother, Samuel Adams, and John Hancock

(a)  

5.

Who was the slave who spied for the Americans and helped the Continental army trap the British army at Yorktown?

a)

James Armistead

b)

Charles Cornwallis

c)

Francis Marion

d)

Comte de Rochambeau

6.

Who was the British general who fought in the South and surrendered at Yorktown, the final battle of the war?

a)

James Armistead

b)

Charles Cornwallis

c)

Francis Marion

d)

Comte de Rochambeau

7.

Discuss the role of John Adams in the American Revolution. How did his diplomatic efforts contribute to the success of the American cause?

a)

He served as a military general leading troops in battle.

b)

He negotiated crucial loans and alliances with European nations.

c)

He opposed any foreign intervention in the war.

d)

He focused solely on domestic policies and governance.

8.

Discuss the role of Benjamin Franklin in securing French support during the American Revolution. What strategies did he use to gain their alliance?

a)

He promised to return all French territories lost in previous wars.

b)

He used diplomacy and his reputation to win French trust and support.

c)

He threatened military action against France if they did not support the Americans.

d)

He offered to make France the primary trade partner of the United States.

9.

Who brought water to troops during battle and continued to fire a cannon after the spouse was wounded?

a)

Bernardo de Gálvez

b)

Mary Ludwig Hayes (AKA Mary Pitcher)

c)

John Paul Jones

d)

Marquis de Lafayette

e)

Baron Friedrich von Steuben

10.

Who drilled soldiers at Valley Forge, turning them into a strong, fighting force?

a)

Bernardo de Gálvez

b)

Mary Ludwig Hayes

c)

John Paul Jones

d)

Marquis de Lafayette

e)

Baron Friedrich von Steuben

11.

Identify the quote that best describes the Patriots.

a)

"We should honor all royal laws, even if we disagree with them."

b)

"It is vital that we help the British Crown repay its French & Indian War debts."

c)

"I blame the colonists of Boston for starting the Boston Massacre!'

d)

"Give me liberty or give me death!"

12.

This type of colonist was ready for rebellion and the fight for independence.

a)

British

b)

Loyalist

c)

Patriot

d)

Neutral

13.

What advantages did the colonial militia have over the British? (Choose all correct answers.)

a)

They knew the geography better.

b)

They had strong leaders.

c)

They had more money and weapons.

d)

They were determined to win their freedom.

14.

What year was the Declaration of Independence created on July 4th?

a)

1774

b)

1876

c)

1776

d)

1874

15.

Assess the contributions of George Washington during the American Revolution. How did his leadership affect the outcome of the war?

a)

He was primarily a figurehead with little real influence.

b)

His strategic retreats preserved the Continental Army.

c)

He refused to engage in any major battles.

d)

His leadership led to the immediate surrender of British forces.

16.

Why was the Battle of Saratoga so important?

a)

It hurt the alliance of the British with various Native American tribes.

b)

It convinced France and Spain to join the war and supply the Americans.

c)

It helped bring Canada into the war on the side of the Americans.

d)

It prevented the British from controlling Georgia and the Carolinas.

17.

Who seized British posts and forts in the South (Louisiana to Florida?)

a)

Bernardo de Gálvez

b)

Mary Ludwig Hayes

c)

John Paul Jones

d)

Marquis de Lafayette

e)

Baron Friedrich von Steuben

18.

Who was the southern Patriot who used guerrilla warfare to hurt British communication and supply lines??

a)

James Armistead

b)

Charles Cornwallis

c)

Francis Marion

d)

Comte de Rochambeau

19.

Which side had more resources and training at the beginning of the war?

a)

British

b)

Colonists

20.

Most Native American tribes sided with the (a)   to keep them from settling in their lands

21.

Native Americans were not included in this Treaty between the British and Colonists

a)

Treaty of Versailles

b)

Treaty of Philadelphia

c)

Treaty of New York

d)

Treaty of Paris

22.

Who was the primary author of the Declaration of Independence?

a)

Thomas Jefferson

b)

John Adams

c)

Benjamin Franklin

d)

George Washington

23.

Which American Revolution figure is known for his midnight ride to warn the colonial militia of the approaching British forces?

a)

Paul Revere

b)

Samuel Adams

c)

Patrick Henry

d)

John Hancock

24.

Who was the first President of the United States and a key leader during the American Revolution?

a)

George Washington

b)

Thomas Jefferson

c)

John Adams

d)

James Madison

25.

Which American Revolution leader famously declared, 'Give me liberty, or give me death!'?

a)

Patrick Henry

b)

Thomas Paine

c)

John Adams

d)

Benjamin Franklin