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Lead up to American Revolution

Total questions: 90

Worksheet time: 1hrs 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What geographic feature were the colonist forbidden from crossing by the Proclamation of 1763?

a)

The Ohio River

b)

The Everglades

c)

The Appalachian Mountains

d)

The Mississippi River

2.

Following the French and Indian War, Britain had a large war debt, as well as experiencing increasing expenses managing their large empire.What did Great Britain do to recover some of the costs of defending the colonies?

a)

Charge a fee

b)

Impose Taxes

c)

Ask for Donations

d)

Steal it from France

3.

· Sugar Act

· Stamp Act

· Townshend Act

How did the items above contribute to the start of the American Revolution?

a)

Forced colonists to begin trading with surrounding Native tribes.

b)

Colonists felt their rights had been violated.

c)

Forced colonists to rely more heavily on slave labor.

d)

Colonists felt betrayed by Great Britain for establishing new colonies.

4.

Which cause of the American Revolution is demonstrated in the above political cartoon?

a)

Mercantilism

b)

No Representation

c)

Tea Act

d)

Sugar Act

5.

What was the rallying cry of the Colonists who were upset with the British?

a)

"USA!, USA!, USA!"

b)

"More money, more problems!"

c)

"God save the King!"

d)

“No Taxation Without Representation!

6.

It means to avoid something or disregard it for a certain reason. It is what the colonists were doing to British goods.

a)

Avenge

b)

Boycott

c)

Partake

d)

Endorse

7.

What event was depicted in the engraving above?

a)

The Boston Tea Party

b)

The Boston Massacre

c)

The Boston Red Sox

d)

The Boston Sons of Liberty

8.

This person was the founder of the Sons of Liberty...

a)

Paul Revere

b)

Samuel Adams

c)

George Washington

d)

Abigail Adams

9.

What act of civil disobedience occurred in the painting above?

a)

Lexington and Concord

b)

The Battle of Yorktown

c)

Paul Reveres Ride

d)

The Boston Tea Party

10.

This Act was in response to the Boston Tea Party, and closed Boston Harbor.

a)

Stamp Act

b)

Townshend Acts

c)

Sugar Act

d)

Intolerable Acts

11.

What term is used to describe having to house British Solders right after the Boston Tea Party?

a)

Quartering

b)

Shacking

c)

Providing

d)

Supporting

12.

What was a consequence of the British owing a lot of money after the French and Indian War?

a)

The British reduced taxes on the colonists.

b)

The British taxed Americans to pay for the war.

c)

The British gave land to the colonists.

d)

The British withdrew troops from America.

13.

What was the colonists' reaction to the British taxing them on printed paper, glass, tea, and lead?

a)

The colonists accepted the taxes without protest.

b)

The colonists moved to Canada.

c)

The colonists got upset and protested the new taxes.

d)

The colonists started trading with other countries.

14.

What actions did the British take after the Boston Tea Party?

a)

They opened more ports for trade.

b)

They closed the Boston port and imposed stricter rules.

c)

They reduced taxes on tea.

d)

They allowed colonists to govern themselves.

15.
There were many reasons why the American Revolution took place between Britain and the colonies. Some of the colonists were unhappy with "no taxation without representation". What does that mean?
a)
The colonists should not be taxed unless they were represented in Parliament. 
b)
The colonists should not be taxed because they could not vote for the King.
c)
The colonists should not be taxed unless the taxes were used in the colonies. 
d)
The colonists should not be taxed because no one should be taxed. 
16.
As King George and Parliament continued taxing the colonies unfairly, the colonists broke in to three different groups. What was the name of the colonists that supported the colonies breaking away from Britain and becoming an independent country?
a)
Loyalists
b)
Patriots
c)
Neutrals
d)
Colonists
17.

What document, written by Thomas Jefferson, was issued by the Second Continental Congress to announce (declare) our independence from Great Britain?

a)

Declaration of Independence

b)

U.S. Constitution

c)

Treaty of Paris of 1763

d)

Treaty of Paris of 1783

18.

What was the first battle of the American Revolution (shot heard 'round the world)?

a)

Battle of Bunker Hill

b)

Battle of Lexington and Concord

c)

Battle of Trenton

19.
Who Organized the Boston tea Party?
a)
Colonists
b)
Sons of liberty
c)
The British
d)
King Charles III
20.
The Sons of Liberty dressed as _______ when they raided the ship during the Boston Tea Party.
a)
circus clowns
b)
grizzly bears
c)
Red Coats
d)
Mohawk Indians
21.
What action did King George take after the French and Indian War that colonists felt unfairly restricted their ability to move west?
a)
Dumped the colonists' tea into the harbor
b)
Declared the Proclamation of 1763
c)
Passed the Stamp Act
d)
Gave the colonies back to the French
22.
"Britain cannot tax the molasses we buy just because they spent too much money fighting France!"
a)
Sugar Act
b)
Declaratory Act
c)
Stamp Act
d)
Quartering Act
23.
"Not another tax! I will not pay for a stamp on my newspaper!"
a)
Sugar Act
b)
Declaratory Act
c)
Tea Act
d)
Stamp Act
24.

English philosopher who advocated the idea of a "social contract" in which government powers are derived from the consent of the governed and in which the government serves the people; also said people have natural rights to life, liberty and property.

a)

Thomas Jefferson

b)

John Locke

c)

John Adams

d)

George Washington

25.

A movement during the late 1600s and 1700s in Europe where philosophers put forth the theory that both the physical world and human nature operated in an orderly way according to natural laws that were figured out by man using reason and logic.

a)

Civil Rights Movement

b)

Progressive Movement

c)

Great Awakening

d)

Enlightenment

26.

(1754-1763) fought in the colonies between the English and the French for possession of the Ohio River Valley area. The English (Brittain) won making them the dominant power in North America at that time.

a)

English Revolutionary War

b)

8 years War

c)

French and Indian War

d)

Civil War

27.

Causes for the American Revolution

a)

The Enlightenment

b)

The Great Awakening

c)

Growing tensions over British rule that strictly regulated American colonies economic/business/trade choices.

d)

All of these answers are causes for the American Revolution

28.
To refuse to do business or have contact with a person, group, or company.
a)
Loyalist
b)
boycott
c)
militia
d)
rivalry
29.

Which of the following was a NEW DEVELOPMENT occurring immediately after the French and Indian War?

a)

English settlers began to push west into Native Americans' territory.

b)

British colonists decided to break with Britain and become independent.

c)

English colonists began to question their place in the British Empire, as they felt they weren't respected as Englishmen.

d)

Native Americans organized to violently repel invading English settlers.

30.

Proclamation of 1763

a)

Told the Colonists they could NOT settle EAST of the Appalachian Mountains

b)

Told the Colonists they could NOT settle WEST of the Appalachian Mountains

31.

The Stamp Act was a tax on all ________ goods

a)

Wood

b)

Plastic

c)

Printed

32.

The Quartering Act required _________?

a)

Colonists to be Catholic

b)

Colonists to house and feed soldiers

c)

You to have a stamp on all paper goods

33.

What was the major effect of the Boston Massacre?

a)

A large amount of people died

b)

The British took over Quebec

c)

It caused many Colonists to join the Revolutionary cause

34.

The First Continental Congress was called in order to...

a)

consider ways of redressing colonial grievances against Britain.

b)

become a legislative body.

c)

write the Declaration of Independence.

d)

decide which of Parliament's taxes the colonies would and would not pay.

35.

By 1776, who ruled the American colonists?

a)

English

b)

French

c)

Spanish

d)

Italian

36.

By the 1700s, how were the 13 colonies governed?

a)

they each had their own government who made their own decisions

b)

the 13 colonies had one government that made decisions for everyone

c)

each colony vowed obedience to King George III

d)

the colonies went to war with each other

37.

How did Great Britain perceive the colonists around the world?

a)

as a source of profit

b)

as brothers and sisters

c)

as strangers from another world

d)

as independent Americans

38.

This document announced that the colonies were free from Great Britain.

a)

Constitution

b)

Declaration of Independence

c)

Declaratory Act

d)

Bill of Rights

39.
What was the significance of the pamphlet Common Sense? 
a)
It presented a convincing case for independence, using plain language.
b)
It counteracted the Great Awakening by arguing against religion.
c)
It clearly described how increased trade could benefit the colonies.
d)
It considered early arguments against using slave labor in America.
40.
Who wrote a pamphlet called Common Sense, arguing that the time had come for American independence? 
a)
Thomas Jefferson
b)
Benjamin Franklin
c)
Thomas Paine
d)
John Locke
41.
All of the following were purposes of the Sons of Liberty EXCEPT 
a)
to organize colonial resistance
b)
to show growing dislike of British rule
c)
to protest the Stamp Act
d)
to support the efforts of Loyalists to maintain British control over the colonies
42.
The Proclamation of 1763 prohibited colonial settlement west of a border that ran roughly along the 
a)
Great Lakes
b)
Atlantic Ocean
c)
St. Lawrence River
d)
Appalachian Mountains
43.
The colonists were upset about _____________ without representation.
a)
Tea
b)
revolution
c)
Parliament 
d)
taxation
44.
Many colonists did not want to remain loyal to Great Britain and King George. They wanted to be free from British rule. These colonists were called 
a)
Patriots
b)
Republicans
c)
Democrats
d)
Loyalists
45.
Colonists who supported the Bitish king were called 
a)
Patriots
b)
Republicans
c)
Democrats
d)
Loyalists
46.
What 2 countries were fighting in the French and Indian War?
a)
America and France
b)
France and Britain
c)
Britain and Germany
d)
France and Spain
47.
Who wrote "Common Sense" that challenged the colonists to fight for independence? 
a)
Patrick Henry
b)
Thomas Paine 
c)
John Adams
d)
Thomas Jefferson 
48.
What were the 2 main reasons for the French and Indian War?
a)
Control of land and trade with Native Americans
b)
Land and Slaves
c)
Gold
d)
Claim to land in Europe
49.
Why do you suppose the Indians helped the French?
a)
The French forced them to fight because the Indians were enslaved by them.
b)
The British attacked the Indians first, and the French decided to help the Indians.
c)
The French and Indians cooperated with one another often; traded with one another and taught each other many techniques for survival.
d)
The French were fighting the Indians in the war.... The Indians didn't help the French at all.
50.
Who won the French and Indian War?
a)
England
b)
France
c)
Indians
d)
Spain
51.
As a result of the cost of the war, what did King George III do to the colonists?
a)
Killed them
b)
Removed them from the land in the colonies just like the Indians.
c)
Imposed taxes to pay for the war
d)
Paid for the war out of his own pocket
52.
The French and Indian War, unfair taxes in the colonies, along with many other events all led to what eventually?
a)
World War I
b)
American Revolution
c)
World War II
d)
Civil War
53.

Why did most Native Americans side with the French

a)

The French were going to let them keep their land

b)

The French were nicer

c)

The French gave them more money

d)

The French were better traders

54.

What Treaty ended the French and Indian War?

a)

Treaty of British

b)

Treaty of French and Indian War

c)

Treaty of Native Americans

d)

Treaty of Paris

55.

What did the British get for winning the French and Indian War?

a)

All the French governments money

b)

For the French to have to come work for the British

c)

Most of the French land in North America

d)

All of the French Armies weapons

56.
The Ottawa leader was only one of many organizers of the revolt known as ________.
a)
French and Indian War
b)
Pontiac's Rebellion
57.

Which document was most crucial in changing the minds of Americans to support independence from Britain in 1776?

a)

the Olive Branch Petition

b)

John Locke's Two Treatises on Government

c)

Thomas Paine's Common Sense

d)

an account of the Battle of Lexington

58.

What role did loyalists play in the American Revolution?

a)

Loyalists were the leaders of the American Revolution and fought against the British monarchy.

b)

Loyalists supported the British monarchy and opposed the American Revolution.

c)

Loyalists were neutral and did not take any side in the American Revolution.

d)

Loyalists supported the American Revolution and opposed the British monarchy.

59.

How did the patriots contribute to the outcome of the American Revolution?

a)

They advocated for increased taxation

b)

They fought for independence and organized boycotts.

c)

They supported the British monarchy

d)

They remained neutral and did not take any action

60.

A person who resides in a place governed by a parent country

a)

Citizen

b)

Colonist

c)

Parliament

d)

Patriot

61.

A person who supported the British monarchy during the American Revolution

a)

Citizen

b)

Colonist

c)

Loyalist

d)

Patriot

62.

A supporter of the American colonies during the Revolution

a)

Patriot

b)

Colonist

c)

Loyalist

d)

Revolution

63.

An organized resistance against leadership or government

a)

Rebellion

b)

Democracy

c)

Parliament

d)

Loyalist

64.

The overthrow of an established government

a)

Revolution

b)

Colonies

c)

Democracy

d)

Citizenship

65.

Which group is not mentioned in the pie chart?

a)

Patriots

b)

Loyalists

c)

Neutrals

d)

British

66.

Which of the following groups had connections to the British government?

a)

Quakers

b)

Patriots

c)

Loyalists

d)

Native Americans

67.

Which event is associated with British actions toward independence?

a)

A) Treatment of Loyalists

b)

B) Olive Branch Petition

c)

C) Lexington & Concord

d)

D) Economic arguments

68.
"Give me liberty
or give me death!"
The person who said this is most likely a...
a)
Loyalist
b)
Patriot
69.
"No taxation without representation!"
The person who said this is most likely a...
a)
Loyalist
b)
Patriot
70.
"I think the Sons of Liberty is a violent gang that enjoys hurting those who support the King."
The person who said this
is most likely a...
a)
Loyalist
b)
Patriot
71.
"My family has benefited greatly from trade with England. Independence would make me lose money!"
The person who said this
is most likely a...
a)
Loyalist
b)
Patriot
72.
A person who didn't choose a side in the American Revolution was called a
a)
Loyalist
b)
Patriot
c)
Neutralist
d)
Tory
73.
Since their main concern was their land, most Native Americans sided with the
a)
Loyalists
b)
Patriots
c)
Neutralists
d)
None of them!
74.
Colonist A is a wealthy woman from New York City. Her husband’s business earns tremendous wealth and honor for the family. She frequently claims to be related to members of the British Parliament. She worries about the amount of violence being committed by mobs of men called the Sons of Liberty. She and her husband fear that their wealth and their connections to Britain may cause them to be targets of the mob.
Colonist A is most likely a...
a)
Loyalist
b)
Patriot
c)
Neutral
d)
Daughter of Liberty
75.
Colonist B is a wealthy tea merchant in Boston. Colonist B’s goal in life is to make money and he doesn’t care if he violates laws. Since the Townshend Acts placed a tax on tea, Colonist B has been illegally importing tea. His ships frequently have to hide from the British navy and British customs officials who can board his ships whenever they please. Friends have informed Colonist B that the Royal Governor of Massachusetts has issued an arrest warrant his arrest.
Colonist B is most likely a...
a)
Loyalist
b)
Patriot
c)
Neutral
d)
Tory
76.
Thomas Paine wrote a very popular pamphlet that said breaking away from England was
a)
"A Perfect Storm"
b)
"Common Sense"
c)
"The End of Times"
d)
"A Christmas Carol"
77.
The term revolution means a
a)
formal peace agreement.
b)
war.
c)
undesired outcome.
d)
major change.
78.

“Colonies profit from trade with Great Britain.”

a)

Patriot

b)

Loyalist

79.

“England and the colonies have the same roots; we share traditions, history, and culture.”

a)

Patriot

b)

Loyalist

80.

“It’s not practical for the colonies to have representation in England.”

a)

Patriot

b)

Loyalist

81.

“People have natural rights governments can’t take away, like property.”

a)

Patriot

b)

Loyalist

82.

“Since the colonies are separate from one another, they are not capable of governing themselves.”

a)

Patriot

b)

Loyalist

83.

“Taxes are to pay for the French & Indian War which was fought to protect the colonies.”

a)

Patriot

b)

Loyalist

84.

“The real threat is from the mobs, who don’t follow laws, injure people, and destroy property.”

a)

Patriot

b)

Loyalist

85.

“The colonial system only benefits Britain, they don’t care about the colonies’ best interests.”

a)

Patriot

b)

Loyalist

86.
What was the primary reason Britain taxed the colonists directly following the French and Indian War?
a)
To pay off war debts.
b)
To punish colonists who sided with the French during the war.
c)
To benefit British companies like the East India Company.
d)
To pay for defense from Indian attacks.
87.

Who was chosen to lead the first army of the United States?

a)

General Howe

b)

King George III

c)

George Washington

d)

Benjamin Franklin

88.

What future American leader got his first military experience during the French & Indian War?

a)

Thomas Jefferson

b)

John Locke

c)

George Washington

d)

Thomas Paine

89.

Whose writings were greatly reflected through the ideas expressed by Thomas Jefferson in the Declaration of Independence?

a)

Benjamin Franklin and John Locke

b)

John Locke and Thomas Paine

c)

Benjamin Franklin and James Madison

d)

John Adams an Thomas Paine

90.

"We hold these truths to be self-evident , that all men are created equal...with unalienable rights...life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness."

 

"That to secure these rights, governments are instituted among men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed..."

 

"That whenever any form of government becomes destructive...it is the right of the people to alter or abolish it, and to institute new government..."

 

 

Which document includes the quotes above to establish the birth of the United States of America?

a)

Declaration of Independence

b)

Olive Branch Petition

c)

Articles of Confederation

d)

Constitution of the United States of America

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