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American Revolution Vocabulary

Total questions: 13

Worksheet time: 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The Continental Army was the main military force in the American Revolution.

a)

A militia defending American colonies against Native Americans

b)

The main military force in the American Revolution

c)

A British military force

d)

A naval fleet

2.

The Olive Branch Petition was a final attempt by the Continental Congress to avoid war with Britain.

a)

A final attempt by the Continental Congress to avoid war with Britain.

b)

A declaration of war against Britain.

c)

A tax reform proposal in the colonies.

d)

A trade agreement negotiation with Britain.

3.

Mercenaries are soldiers for hire.

a)

They are soldiers for hire.

b)

They are volunteer soldiers.

c)

They are members of regular armies.

d)

They are state-employed soldiers.

4.

Blockade is a restriction or prohibition of ships, aircraft, or other vehicles from entering or leaving a specific area.

a)

It is a restriction or prohibition of ships, aircraft, or other vehicles from entering or leaving a specific area.

b)

It is a military camp.

c)

It is a type of festival.

d)

It is a computer algorithm.

5.

George Washington was the first President of the United States.

a)

He was the first President of the United States

b)

He was a famous general

c)

He was a queen

d)

He was a scientist

6.

Benedict Arnold was a general in the American Revolutionary War who betrayed the American side.

a)

A general who betrayed America

b)

A loyal American general

c)

A British general

d)

An American president

7.

Thomas Paine was:

a)

A musician

b)

A political philosopher and writer

c)

A scientist

d)

An economist

8.

Thomas Jefferson was a Founding Father of the United States.

a)

A Founding Father of the United States

b)

The 16th President of the United States

c)

A Revolutionary War general

d)

An influential Supreme Court Justice

9.

The Declaration of Independence is a formal statement declaring the separation of the thirteen colonies from Great Britain.

a)

A formal statement declaring independence from Great Britain

b)

A treaty establishing an alliance with Great Britain

c)

A constitutional amendment defining federal laws

d)

A historic speech delivered by a founding leader

10.

A patriot is a person who loves and defends his or her country.

a)

A person who loves his or her country

b)

A person who hates his or her country

c)

A person who is indifferent to his or her country

d)

A person who seeks to harm his or her country

11.

A loyalist is someone who supports and defends a particular government, ruler, or political cause.

a)

A person who supports and defends a government, ruler, or political cause

b)

A person who overturns traditional authority

c)

A person who remains neutral on political issues

d)

A person who is indifferent towards any political system

12.

The Battle of Bunker Hill was the first major battle of the American Revolution, fought in 1775.

a)

It was the first major battle of the American Revolution, fought in 1775.

b)

It was a small skirmish during the war.

c)

It was a battle during the Civil War.

d)

It was a battle in World War I.

13.

Valley Forge was the winter encampment of the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War.

a)

It was the winter encampment of the Continental Army.

b)

It was a famous battle site.

c)

It was the birthplace of the Declaration of Independence.

d)

It was the headquarters of the British Army.