WorksheetsTopic 3 Test: The Revolutionary Era
Total questions: 26
Worksheet time: 13mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
What were the 2 sides of the French and Indian War?
a)
France and Spain
b)
Britain and Indians
c)
Britain and France
2.
What group allied with either of the 2 sides in the war?
a)
Native Americans
b)
Africans
c)
Colonists
3.
Why was the French and Indian War fought?
a)
France and Native Americans were arguing over control of the Ohio River Valley.
b)
France was trying to enslave Native Americans.
c)
France and Britain were arguing over who would control the Ohio River Valley.
d)
Native Americans were fighting British colonists settling in their land.
4.
Who won the French and Indian War and also got lots of land with it?
a)
The French
b)
The British
c)
The colonists
5.
Look at the table showing the results of the French and Indian War. Based on the table, which statement summarizes one result of the French and Indian War?
a)
It gave British colonists more freedom
b)
It marked the end of French power in North America
c)
It destroyed the American Indian alliances
6.
The Proclamation of 1763 forbade colonists from settling _____________ of the Appalachian Mountains.
a)
South
b)
East
c)
West
7.
What happened during the Boston Massacre?
a)
A crowd of Boston protestors was fired on by a small group of soldiers in Boston, killing 5 citizens
b)
It was an argument between Boston protestors and soldiers that led to a verbal argument, but no deaths.
c)
It was a spontaneous dance-off between the soldiers and Boston protestors.
8.
What event led to the first shots being fired at the Battles of Lexington and Concord?
a)
The attempt by the British to seize colonial military weapons.
b)
The rejection of the Olive Branch Petition by King George III.
c)
The writing and public reading of the Declaration of Independence.
9.
True/False: The Tea Act did not add any new taxes on tea.
a)
True
b)
False
10.
What did the Quartering Act do?
a)
Required British soldiers to house colonists
b)
Required colonists to house British soldiers
c)
Established the quarter as the main form of money
11.
Which of the following is FALSE about the Intolerable Acts?
a)
The acts allowed Boston more freedoms for government and trade
b)
The Quartering Act was included
c)
One of the acts forbade town meetings in Boston.
12.
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
a)
Benjamin Franklin
b)
Thomas Jefferson
c)
John Adams
13.
As explained in the Preamble, what is the primary purpose of the Declaration of Independence? Pick the BEST answer.
a)
To declare war against Britain
b)
To explain the right of the Americans to seek independence and their reasons
c)
To list all of the grievances they have against King George III
14.
According to the "Declaration of Rights" section, which of the following is NOT mentioned as an unalienable right?
a)
Freedom of speech
b)
Life
c)
Liberty
15.
What is discussed in Section Three: "The List of Grievances" of the Declaration of Independence?
a)
The desire of the Americans to separate from Britain
b)
Complaints against King George's rule
c)
The failed attempts to negotiate with the British
16.
Which of the following excerpts is from Section Three: "The List of Grievances" section in the Declaration of Independence?
a)
“Such has been the patient sufferance of these Colonies; and such is now the necessity which constrains them to alter their former Systems of Government.”
b)
“He has dissolved Representative Houses repeatedly, for opposing with manly firmness his invasions on the rights of the people.”
c)
“We, therefore, the Representatives of the United States of America. . . solemnly publish and declare, That these United Colonies are, and of Right ought to be Free and Independent States . . .”
17.
In the last section of the Declaration of Independence, what does the author declare?
a)
The Americans are now subjects of a new British King.
b)
The Americans have a list of demands to fulfill and then they will be loyal.
c)
The Americans are no longer subjects of the British Empire and will govern themselves.
18.
How did George Washington and his army succeed in the Battles of Trenton and Princeton?
a)
They outnumbered the Hessians
b)
They used the element of surprise to win
c)
They stole weapons from the French to use
19.
What groups/countries were the United States main allies during the Revolutionary War?
a)
Spain and France
b)
England and Spain
c)
France and Native Americans
20.
What important roles did American women take during the revolution? Choose 2 correct answers.
a)
Nursing soldiers
b)
Serving in state legislatures
c)
Working in factories
d)
Making supplies/clothing
21.
Which of the following is FALSE about the Battle of Yorktown?
a)
French ships blocked Chesapeake Bay to prevent Cornwallis from getting reinforcements.
b)
Cornwallis surrendered on October 19, 1781, after weeks of fighting, effectively ending the Revolutionary War
c)
It was the first major battle of the American Revolution and led to French support.
22.
What was the treaty that ended the Revolutionary War?
a)
Treaty of Indpendence
b)
Treaty of Paris (1783)
c)
Treaty of England
23.
What river is located to the east of the battlefield?
a)
James River
b)
Lafayette River
c)
Von Steuben River
24.
Which force was positioned in Yorktown?
a)
U.S. Forces
b)
French Forces
c)
British Forces
25.
How did the French naval blockade help US forces?
a)
It prevented British reinforcements and supplies from reaching Yorktown
b)
It prevented Americans from escaping from Yorktown
c)
It made the water look pretty
26.
True/False: Leaders like Washington and Rochambeau had their headquarters right on the front lines of battle.
a)
True
b)
False
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