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WorksheetsLesson 12
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 25mins
Patriot volunteers who were paid and trained to be ready to fight at a minutes’ notice were called
rebels.
colonists.
minutemen.
continental army.
The purpose of the Declaration of Independence was to
put an end to slavery.
offer the king one last chance.
ask for money to solve problems.
explain why the colonies wanted to become a separate nation.
The pamphlet Common Sense persuaded colonists to
want independence.
forget about politics.
ask for help from the king.
remain loyal to Great Britain.
Which of these reasons explained why the colonists wanted to become a separate nation?
People needed to be loyal to England.
the King was always fair.
All men are created equal.
Government should leave people alone.
Who became president after Abraham Lincoln was assasinated? (a)
Andrew Jackson
Andrew Johnson
Ulysses S. Grant
James K. Polk
The ________ of the branch of the U.S. Government carries out the law. (a)
Executive Branch
Legislative Branch
Judicial Branch
Select the location on the map that was purchased in 1803 from France for $15 million by Thomas Jefferson.
Match the following
first shots of the war
Lexington and Concord
convinced the French to join the Americans
Battle of Saratoga
Washington's troops survived brutal winter
Valley Forge
British army surrendered to Washington
Yorktown
Britain recognizes the independence of The United States of America
Treaty of Paris
Which did the Federalists believe in and which did the Anti Federalists believe?
Federalists
Supported the Constitution
Anti Federalists
Were against approving the Constitution
Anti Federalists
Wanted small local governments
Federalists
Wanted to have a strong national republic
Select the location on the map that was annexed in 1845 which started a major war between the United States and Mexico over disputed territory.
How did Abraham Lincoln wanted to treat the South? (a)
harshly
leniently
severely
rigorously
What was the main purpose of the Articles of Confederation?
To establish a strong central government
To create a national bank
To serve as the first constitution of the United States
To declare independence from Britain
Which event marked the beginning of the American Revolutionary War?
The signing of the Declaration of Independence
The Boston Tea Party
The Battle of Lexington and Concord
The drafting of the Constitution
Who was the primary author of the Declaration of Independence?
George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
Benjamin Franklin
John Adams
What was the significance of the Boston Tea Party?
It was a peaceful protest against British taxes
It marked the end of British rule in America
It was a violent uprising against the British
It was a demonstration against the Tea Act
Which document outlined the reasons for the American colonies' break from Britain?
The Constitution
The Bill of Rights
The Declaration of Independence
The Federalist Papers
What was the main reason for the French and Indian War?
Disputes over land in the Ohio Valley
Religious differences
Trade disagreements
Taxation without representation
Who was the first President of the United States?
John Adams
Thomas Jefferson
George Washington
James Madison
What was the Great Compromise?
An agreement to end the Civil War
A plan to divide the Northwest Territory
A settlement on legislative representation
A treaty with Native American tribes
Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution abolished slavery?
The 13th Amendment
The 14th Amendment
The 15th Amendment
The 16th Amendment
What was the primary goal of the Lewis and Clark expedition?
To find a water route to the Pacific Ocean
To map the eastern United States
To establish trade with Native Americans
To claim land for Spain
Who was known as the 'Father of the Constitution'?
George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
James Madison
Alexander Hamilton
What was the Trail of Tears?
A path taken by settlers moving west
A forced relocation of Native Americans
A route used by escaped slaves
A trade route between the U.S. and Canada
Which event led to the start of the Civil War?
The signing of the Emancipation Proclamation
The attack on Fort Sumter
The election of Abraham Lincoln
The Battle of Gettysburg
What was the main cause of the War of 1812?
British interference with American shipping
The desire to expand westward
Conflicts with Native American tribes
The annexation of Texas
