WorksheetsAmerican Revolution Study Guide
Total questions: 27
Worksheet time: 14mins
The living conditions at Valley Forge were harsh. What were some of the hardships that they faced?
Lack of food
Lack of supplies and clothing
Diseases
All of the Above
The living conditions at Valley Forge were harsh. Which disease killed over 2000 soldiers?
Smallpox
Malaria
Typhoid
Cholera
The Minutemen were significant in the American Revolution because they were:
A group of colonial militia who could be ready to fight at a minute's notice
British soldiers stationed in the colonies
French allies who supported the colonists
Native American warriors who fought for independence
The Loyalists during the American Revolution were:
Supporters of independence from Britain
Supporters of the British crown
French allies of the colonists
Native American tribes
The Patriots in the American Revolution were:
Supporters of British rule
Colonists who fought for independence from Britain
French allies of the British
Native American tribes loyal to the King
Baron Von Steuben was significant in the American Revolution because he:
Helped train the Continental Army into a disciplined army at Valley Forge
Signed the Declaration of Independence
Led the Boston Tea Party
Negotiated the Treaty of Paris
John Paul Jones is significant in the American Revolution as:
A British general who surrendered at Yorktown
A French diplomat who negotiated the Treaty of Paris
An American naval commander known for his victories against the British
A Loyalist leader in the southern colonies
Francis Marion was significant in the American Revolution as:
A leader of guerrilla warfare tactics against the British in the South
The author of the Declaration of Independence
A British general who surrendered at Yorktown
A French diplomat who aided the American cause
The Declaration of Independence was written to declare the American colonies' independence from which country, and who was its primary author?
France, Benjamin Franklin
Great Britain, John Adams
Great Britain, Thomas Jefferson
France, Thomas Jefferson
The British promised African slaves freedom if they fought on the side of the British because:
They wanted to weaken the American colonies by depriving them of labor and damaging their economy.
They believed in ending slavery everywhere.
They needed more soldiers for their army.
They wanted to establish new colonies in Africa.
The losses in New York turned into positives (victories in disguise for the Continental Army) in which two ways?
They boosted morale and led to foreign alliances.
The British didn't take advantage of their momentum and attack, Washington was able to keep his army together to fight another day.
They resulted in the capture of British leaders and immediate independence.
They caused the British to abandon the war and leave New York.
There were so many casualties in the Southern Battles compared to the earlier part of the war because:
The Southern Battles were fought with more advanced weapons.
The fighting was more intense and involved more troops.
The Southern terrain made battles more deadly.
The war had become more brutal and desperate in the South...neighbors fighting neighbors.
The Treaty of Paris 1783 ended which war and what did each winning party receive as a result of this treaty?
It ended the American Revolutionary War; the United States gained independence and territory east of the Mississippi River, France got no new land and Spain received New Orleans and Florida.
It ended the War of 1812; the United States gained Florida, and Britain received Canada.
It ended the Civil War; the Union received the southern states, and the Confederacy was dissolved.
It ended World War I; the United States received colonies, and Britain received reparations.
The Continental Army faced which of the following hardships?
Abundant supplies and food
Lack of food, clothing, shelter, and little to no pay.
Strong support from all colonists
Superior training and equipment
Women contributed to the success of the American Revolution in which of the following ways?
By serving as soldiers and spies, managing farms and businesses, and supporting boycotts
By leading the Continental Army in battle
By negotiating the Treaty of Paris
By drafting the Declaration of Independence
The “Shot heard around the world” was fired at which battle?
Battle of Lexington and Concord
Battle of Bunker Hill
Battle of Saratoga
Battle of Yorktown
The British evacuated Boston after which battle?
Battle of Bunker Hill
Battle of Lexington and Concord
Battle of Saratoga
Battle of Dorchester Heights
The city vacated by the British after the Battle of Dorchester Heights was:
Boston
New York
Philadelphia
Charleston
The British moved the fighting to the Southern Colonies because:
they believed there were more Loyalists in the South and they thought they could damage the economy by freeing slaves.
they wanted to avoid harsh winters in the North.
the Southern Colonies had more valuable resources.
the Continental Army was weaker in the South.
The significance of the Battle of Trenton was:
It marked a turning point by boosting American morale and increasing enlistments.
It resulted in the capture of New York City by the British.
It ended the Revolutionary War.
It led to the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
The Battle of Bunker Hill was important to the Continental Army because:
it showed they could stand up to the British army
it ended the Revolutionary War
it resulted in a major American victory
it forced the British to surrender
Saratoga was a turning point in the war because:
it convinced France and Spain to support the Americans
it ended the war immediately
it led to the capture of George Washington
it resulted in the loss of all American territory
The Battle of Yorktown resulted in which of the following outcomes?
The British surrendered to the American and French forces.
The Americans retreated from the battlefield.
The French were defeated by the British.
The war continued for another decade.
What was the goal of Thomas Paine’s “Common Sense”?
To persuade American colonists to support independence from Britain
To support British rule over the colonies
To encourage colonists to pay more taxes
To promote loyalty to the King
The purpose of the meeting between George Washington and many of his closest officers and soldiers was:
To plan a surprise attack on the British
To celebrate a recent victory
To bid farewell to his officers before he resigned as Commander of the Continental Army.
To form a new government
The advantages of the Continental Army included:
Superior knowledge of the land, strong leader and strong allies.
Larger and better-equipped army
Strong navy
Support from most Native American tribes
Which of the following is an advantage of the British Army?
Lack of discipline
Strong training and organization and were skilled with the bayonet.
Limited resources
Poor leadership
