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unit 4 topic 3 The Course of the American Revolution Part 1

Total questions: 55

Worksheet time: 28mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

what caused tension between the colonies and Britain?

a)

Taxation without representation

b)
The desire for independence from Spain
c)
The influence of Native American tribes
d)
Colonial trade agreements with France
2.

what occured due to tension between the colonies and Britain?

a)
The colonies gained independence peacefully.
b)
Britain increased taxes on other countries.
c)
The colonies formed an alliance with France.
d)
The American Revolution began.
3.

what were the minutemen?

a)
The Minutemen were British soldiers fighting against the colonies.
b)
The Minutemen were a group of Native Americans allied with the British.
c)
The Minutemen were colonial militia members ready to fight at a moment's notice during the American Revolutionary War.
d)
The Minutemen were a political party formed during the Revolutionary War.
4.

what did British General thomas gage plan to do?

a)
He planned to retreat to Canada.
b)
He planned to negotiate a peace treaty.
c)
He planned to seize military supplies in Concord.
d)
He planned to establish a new military base.
5.

what did British General thomas gage plan to do?

a)
He planned to retreat to Canada.
b)
He planned to negotiate a peace treaty.
c)

capture john hancock and samuel adams

d)
He planned to establish a new military base.
6.

who rode ahead of the british soldiers warning everyone?

a)

Benedict Arnold and william dawes

b)

Thomas Jefferson and william dawes

c)

Paul Revere and william dawes

d)

George Washington and william dawes

7.

At lexington, who gathered to defend the town?

a)
Local militia and patriots
b)
French allies and mercenaries
c)
British soldiers and loyalists
d)
Native American tribes
8.

what marked the official beginning of the american revolution?

a)
The Boston Tea Party
b)
The battles of Lexington and Concord
c)
The signing of the Declaration of Independence
d)
The Treaty of Paris
9.

what did the battle of lexington and concord equal?

a)
A minor skirmish with no significance.
b)
The end of the American Revolutionary War.
c)
The signing of the Declaration of Independence.
d)

American Victory

10.

In May 1775, delegates gathered for what?

a)
The Constitutional Convention
b)
The Philadelphia Convention
c)
The First Continental Congress
d)
The Second Continental Congress
11.

Who was appointed as commander in chief oof the new continental army?

a)
Thomas Jefferson
b)
Benjamin Franklin
c)
George Washington
d)
John Adams
12.

what important battle occured near Boston on June 16, 1775?

a)
Battle of Lexington
b)
Battle of Saratoga
c)
Battle of Bunker Hill
d)
Battle of Concord
13.

where was the battle of bunder hill actually fought

a)
Bunker Hill, Boston, Massachusetts
b)
Lexington, Massachusetts
c)
Saratoga, New York
d)
Breed's Hill, Charlestown, Massachusetts
14.

what was the outcome of the battle of bunker hill?

a)
The British won the battle but suffered heavy losses.
b)
The Americans won decisively with no casualties.
c)
The British won easily with minimal losses.
d)
The battle ended in a stalemate with no clear victor.
15.

what did thomas paine publish?

a)
The Federalist Papers
b)
The Declaration of Independence
c)
The Constitution
d)
Common Sense and The American Crisis
16.

what did common sense advocate?

a)
Promotion of a strong centralized monarchy.
b)
Independence from British rule and the establishment of a democratic government.
c)
Advocacy for maintaining the status quo with Britain.
d)
Support for British monarchy and colonial rule.
17.

what did the second continental congress appoint a committee to write?

a)
The Declaration of Independence
b)
The Articles of Confederation
c)
The Bill of Rights
d)
The Constitution
18.

who was chosed to draft the decleration of independence?

a)
George Washington
b)
Benjamin Franklin
c)
John Adams
d)
Thomas Jefferson
19.

Key Idea of the Declaration of Independence:

a)
The key idea focuses on the preservation of colonial privileges.
b)
The key idea emphasizes the importance of taxation without representation.
c)

The key idea is the consent of the governed

d)
The key idea is the promotion of monarchy and absolute rule.
20.

Key Idea of the Declaration of Independence:

a)
The key idea focuses on the preservation of colonial privileges.
b)
The key idea emphasizes the importance of taxation without representation.
c)

The key idea is people have unalienable rights to life and liberty

d)
The key idea is the promotion of monarchy and absolute rule.
21.

Key Idea of the Declaration of Independence:

a)
The key idea focuses on the preservation of colonial privileges.
b)
The key idea emphasizes the importance of taxation without representation.
c)

The key idea is people have the pursuit of happiness

d)
The key idea is the promotion of monarchy and absolute rule.
22.

the declaration of independence was adopted when?

a)
March 15, 1947
b)
January 1, 1950
c)
November 20, 1945
d)

july 4, 1776

23.

what was one challenge Americans faced?

a)

lack of money

b)

lack of supplies

c)
Natural disasters
d)
Social unrest
24.

what were 2 British advantages?

a)
Weak infantry
b)
Limited resources
c)
1. Well-trained army 2. Strong navy
d)
Poor communication
25.

what were 2 American advantages during the American Revolution?

a)
Access to superior weaponry
b)
Support from European monarchies
c)
Larger population size
d)
1. Familiarity with the terrain 2. Strong motivation for independence
26.

who advised her husband on political issues?

a)
Harry Truman
b)
Franklin D. Roosevelt
c)

Abigal Adams

d)
John F. Kennedy
27.

who is credited with sewing the first american flag?

a)
Betsy Ross
b)
Abigail Adams
c)
Thomas Jefferson
d)
George Washington
28.

who helped load canons during the battles of the American Revolution

a)
Local farmers and merchants
b)

Molly Pitcher

c)
Foreign mercenaries
d)
Only soldiers from the Continental Army
29.

How many African Americans soldiers fought for the patriots in the American Revolution

a)
About 1,000 African American soldiers fought for the patriots.
b)
Approximately 5,000 African American soldiers fought for the patriots.
c)
Around 10,000 African American soldiers fought for the patriots.
d)
Approximately 2,500 African American soldiers fought for the patriots.
30.

At the early stages of the American Revolution, the continental army faced

a)
Access to abundant resources and supplies
b)
Overwhelming support from local militias
c)

defeats

d)
High levels of training and discipline
31.

During the battle of Trenton in 1776, who did Washingtons army suprise on Christmas night?

a)
British soldiers
b)
French allies
c)
Hessian troops
d)
Native American tribes
32.

who won the battle of trenton in 1776, which was a significant victory

a)
Benjamin Franklin
b)
George Washington
c)
John Adams
d)
Thomas Jefferson
33.

where was the battle of saratoga in 1777

a)
Albany, New York
b)
Buffalo, New York
c)
Saratoga Springs, New York
d)

Saratoga, New York, north of Albany NY

34.

who won the Battle of Saratogoa in 1777, a major victory

a)
Spanish forces
b)
French forces
c)
British forces
d)
The American forces
35.

what battle was considered a turning point for the American Revolution for the Americans

a)
The Battle of Saratoga
b)
The Battle of Lexington
c)
The Battle of Bunker Hill
d)
The Battle of Yorktown
36.

the ______was part of a larger conflict known as the Seven Years War.

a)
American Revolutionary War
b)
War of 1812
c)
Napoleonic Wars
d)
French and Indian War
37.

the_________ ended the french and Indian War in 1763.

a)
Treaty of Versailles
b)
Treaty of Ghent
c)
Treaty of Paris
d)
Treaty of Utrecht
38.

The treaty of Parish ended the _____ ______ in 1783 and established American political boundries.

a)
French and Indian War
b)
War of 1812
c)
Civil War
d)
American Revolutionary War
39.

the ____ of 1765 imposed taxes on the american colonies without their consent.

a)
Intolerable Acts
b)
Stamp Act
c)
Tea Act
d)
Townshend Acts
40.

the _____ increased tension between the colonists and Great Britain.

a)
Tea Act
b)

Boston Massacre

c)
Quartering Act
d)
Intolerable Acts
41.

The ____ was a turning point that led to French Support for the American cause in 1777

a)
Battle of Lexington
b)
Battle of Saratoga
c)
Battle of Yorktown
d)
Battle of Bunker Hill
42.

which event was a cause of the French and Indian War?

a)
The signing of the Treaty of Paris.
b)
Economic competition in the Caribbean.
c)
The rise of the British East India Company.
d)

Territorial disputes over the Ohio River Valley between the British and the French

43.

what was a major outcome of the French and Indian War?

a)
End of colonial rule in America
b)

British gained enormous territorial gains in North America

c)
Formation of the United Nations
d)
French territorial expansion in Canada
44.

which document declared the natural rights of the colonists such as life, liberty, and property?

a)
Declaration of Independence
b)
Magna Carta
c)
Constitution
d)
Bill of Rights
45.

why was Patrick Henry's speech on March 23, 1775 significant?

a)
It called for immediate peace negotiations with Britain.
b)
It focused on the economic benefits of remaining a British colony.
c)
It galvanized support for the American Revolution and emphasized the urgency of fighting for independence.
d)
It was a speech advocating for stronger ties with France.
46.

what was the main purpose of Thomas Paine's common sense?

a)
To encourage colonists to remain neutral in the conflict.
b)

To persuade American colonists to create their own government

c)
To promote loyalty to the British crown.
d)
To outline a plan for economic cooperation with Britain.
47.

what led to the american objection to the stamp act of 1765?

a)
The desire for more British goods in the colonies.
b)
The lack of representation in Parliament and the principle of 'no taxation without representation'.
c)
Support for increased taxation to fund the British military.
d)
A push for independence from British rule.
48.

the________ ended the french and Indian War in 1763.

a)
Treaty of Paris
b)
Treaty of Ghent
c)
Treaty of Utrecht
d)
Treaty of Versailles
49.

British General Cornwallis and his troops surrendered at the _______ DUE TO BEING SURROUNDED BY fRENCH AND COLONIAL FORCES?

a)

Battle of Yorktown

b)
Battle of Saratoga
c)
Siege of Charleston
d)
Battle of Bunker Hill
50.

How did the Boston Massacre contributed to the growing tension between the British and the American conlonists?

a)
The event had no impact on colonial attitudes towards Britain.
b)
It resulted in the colonists supporting British rule more strongly.
c)
The Boston Massacre led to immediate peace between the British and colonists.
d)

The Boston Massacre intensified anti-British sentiment and the boycott of British goods

51.

How did the Boston Massacre contributed to the growing tension between the British and the American conlonists?

a)
The event had no impact on colonial attitudes towards Britain.
b)
It resulted in the colonists supporting British rule more strongly.
c)
The Boston Massacre led to immediate peace between the British and colonists.
d)

The Boston Massacre highlighted colonial grievances against the British

52.

How did the Boston Massacre contributed to the growing tension between the British and the American conlonists?

a)

The Boston Massacre , caused tension between the colonist and the French

b)

The Boston Massacre , caused tension between the colonist and the Spanish

c)

The Boston Massacre , caused tension between the colonist and the Irish.

d)

The Boston Massacre , caused tension between the colonist and the British.

53.

Describe the impact of the Battle of Saratoga on international support for the american revolution.

a)

Philidelphia believed in the colonist's chances of winning AFTER the British surrendered to an army of continental soldiers and militia men

b)

Virginia believed in the colonist's chances of winning AFTER the British surrendered to an army of continental soldiers and militia men

c)

Philidelphia believed in the colonist's chances of winning AFTER the colonists surrendered to an army of british soldiers

d)
The Battle of Saratoga had no effect on foreign support for the American Revolution.
54.

how did the enlightenment influence the drafting of the declaration of independence?

a)
The Enlightenment emphasized monarchy and absolute rule.
b)
The Declaration was drafted without any philosophical influence.
c)

The Enlightenment promoting ideas of natural individual rights and government based on consent.

d)
The Enlightenment focused solely on economic theories.
55.

who was an enlightened thinker?

a)

John Rousseau

b)

Thomas Hobbes

c)

Jocque Descartes

d)

Thomas Jefferson