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American Revolution Assessment (Unit 1)

Total questions: 42

Worksheet time: 18mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Rohan is planning to start a large farm and is researching which colonial region had the best conditions for farming. Based on his research, which region should he choose?

a)

New England

b)

Northern

c)

Middle

d)

Southern

2.

Avery is helping her younger brother with his history homework. She asks him, "Why do we celebrate the 4th of July?"

a)

It’s the day the U.S. won the American Revolution

b)

It’s George Washington’s birthday

c)

It’s the day Continental Congress signed the Declaration of Independence

d)

It’s the day the colonies were created in 1607

3.

Kai and Mason are discussing the American Revolution. Kai supports breaking away from England, while Mason wants to remain loyal to the king. Colonists like Kai, who wanted independence from England, were known as:

a)

Loyalists

b)

Ministers

c)

Patriots

d)

Nuetralists

4.

Nora is studying for her history test and wants to remember how many English Colonies there were. How many English Colonies were there?

a)

3

b)

10

c)

12

d)

13

5.

Ava is helping her younger brother with his history homework. She asks him, "Which of the following was NOT one of the original 13 colonies?"

a)

Ohio

b)

New York

c)

Maryland

d)

Massachusetts

6.

6. After the school announced that students could no longer use the field behind the building, many students saw this as a:

a)

chance to start a new activity elsewhere

b)

limit on their freedom

c)

way to make new friends

d)

none of the above

7.

Grace is learning about the foundations of American government in her civics class. Her teacher asks, "According to the Declaration of Independence, our government derives its just power from the consent of the ___________."

a)

The President

b)

the military

c)

the people, or the governed.

d)

A Constitutional monarch (king/queen)

8.

Isla is reading Thomas Paine’s Common Sense for her history class. After finishing, she discusses with her friends what the main point of the pamphlet was. What should Isla say?

a)

taxes are illegal and should never be paid.

b)

God made George the King, so the colonists MUST obey him (or they disobey God!).

c)

the colonists had the right to have their own government, therefore they should come together and stand up to British rule.

d)

governments and laws are unethical and unnecessary

9.

Benjamin is preparing for a debate about the Declaration of Independence. He wants to mention the three natural rights that the document claims all men have. Which three rights should Benjamin include in his speech?

a)

Freedom, religion, and speech

b)

Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness

c)

Happiness, safety, and liberty

d)

Independence, religion, and privacy

10.

Abigail is studying American history and learns that, unlike colonists from Europe who came for various reasons, Africans came to America

a)

to escape poverty & debt.

b)

hoping to build better lives.

c)

in search of religious freedom.

d)

as slaves against their will.

11.

11. After organizing a big event, Michael found himself in debt. Why did Michael decide to start charging his friends for snacks after 1763?

a)

To pay off the debt from the event

b)

To pay for another upcoming event

c)

To buy gifts for his friends

d)

To buy supplies to compete with another group

12.

In a history class, Mia learns that in 1765, most colonists still considered themselves to be English citizens and did NOT want the colonies to split from England. These people were known as:

a)

Patriots

b)

Pilgrims

c)

Lobbyists

d)

Loyalists

13.

13. Aria and her friends noticed that a local store was charging unfair prices for school supplies. To protest, they decided to stop buying anything from that store. This is known as a:

a)

revolution

b)

declaration

c)

democracy

d)

boycott

14.

Jackson and his classmates are upset because their school is charging extra fees for using the library, but the students were never asked for their opinion about this new rule. What would a protester's sign most likely say?

a)

“The Patriots are Traitors!”

b)

“No Taxation Without Representation”

c)

“No More War!”

d)

“The Revolution is an Illegal War!”

15.

At a town meeting discussing whether the colonies should break away from England, several people share their opinions. Which of the following quotes would have most likely been made by a patriot?

a)

“We must remain loyal to Mother England”

b)

“War is never needed. We must stay at peace with England”

c)

“I cannot decide if we should split from England or not”

d)

“Sometimes blood must be spilled in the name of freedom”

16.

16. Benjamin is running a small print shop in colonial America. One day, he learns that according to the Stamp Act, Britain has placed a tax on certain items he uses for his business. Which of the following items will Benjamin now have to pay extra for due to the new tax?

a)

Lead, Paper, Tea and Glass

b)

Alcohol and Tobacco

c)

Playing cards, Wills, Licenses, and Paper

d)

Sugar

17.

Jackson runs a small shop in the colonies and notices that he has to pay extra taxes on imported items from Britain like tea, paint, and glass. Which act is responsible for this tax?

a)

Townshend Act

b)

Quartering Act

c)

Stamp Act

d)

Sugar Act

18.

18. Imagine a powerful CEO of a company, who keeps a tight grasp on all the departments, making sure no team becomes too independent. A real Tyrant!!! Who does this scenario most closely resemble from history?

a)

King Henry

b)

King Bluestein

c)

King Edward

d)

King George III

19.

During a history class, Grace asked her teacher what British soldiers were often called during the 18th century. What was the common nickname?

a)

Blue Bottoms

b)

Greencoats

c)

Redcoats

d)

Bikini Bottoms

20.

James, Lily, and Oliver are working on a group project. They write a document outlining their complaints about their team leader, state that leaders should protect team members' rights, and explain why they feel they must work independently. Which statement would NOT be found in their document?

a)

The team leader violated members’ rights (grievances)

b)

Leaders are made to protect people’s rights

c)

The team members had no choice but to work independently

d)

Slavery should be ended immediately

21.

Elijah is learning about the Declaration of Independence in school. His teacher explains that it says people have certain unalienable rights. What are unalienable rights?

a)

rights that are necessary for making a living.

b)

rights that belong only to adults.

c)

rights that cannot be taken away.

d)

rights that are denied to immigrants.

22.

Emma and her classmates are learning about important documents in history. Their teacher asks them which of the following is NOT a main principle of The Declaration of Independence. Which should Emma choose?

a)

All people are created equal.

b)

All people have basic rights that cannot be taken away.

c)

All people should protest and continue boycotts until Britain acknowledges our statement of independence.

d)

When the government does not protect the rights of the people, the people have the right to change or remove the government.

23.

23. At a community event, students are asked to indicate which Middle School they attend. Which Middle School do you attend?

a)

Arizona Middle School

b)

Loma Vista Middle School

c)

Villegas Middle School

d)

Wells Middle School

24.

During a class discussion, Olivia asks what event marked the official start of the American Revolution. Which event is she referring to?

a)

The battles of Lexington and Concord

b)

The Boston Massacre

c)

The signing of the Declaration of Independence

d)

The Boston Tea Party

25.

Lucas is reading about colonial protests. He learns that colonists disguised themselves as Native Americans and dumped tea into the harbor to protest British taxes. What was this event called?

a)

The Boston Tea Party

b)

The Intolerable Acts

c)

The Stamp Act Congress

d)

The First Continental Congress

26.

Sophia is studying the reasons why colonists were upset with British rule. Which of the following best explains why the colonists objected to the Quartering Act?

a)

It forced colonists to pay higher taxes on tea.

b)

It limited the colonists' right to vote.

c)

It required colonists to provide housing and supplies for British soldiers.

d)

It banned all trade with other countries.

27.

Which colony is number 1?

a)

New Hampshire

b)

Rhode Island

c)

New Jersey

d)

Connecticut

28.

Which colony is number 2?

a)

New Hampshire

b)

Rhode Island

c)

Massachusetts

d)

Connecticut

29.

Which colony is number 3?

a)

New Hampshire

b)

Rhode Island

c)

Massachusetts

d)

Connecticut

30.

Which colony is number 4?

a)

New Hampshire

b)

Rhode Island

c)

Massachusetts

d)

Connecticut

31.

Which colony is number 5?

a)

New York

b)

New Jersey

c)

Massachusetts

d)

Delaware

32.

Which colony is number 6?

a)

New York

b)

Pennsylvania

c)

Massachusetts

d)

Delaware

33.

Which colony is number 7?

a)

New York

b)

New Jersey

c)

Pennsylvania

d)

Delaware

34.

Which colony is number 8?

a)

New York

b)

New Jersey

c)

Pennsylvania

d)

Delaware

35.

Which colony is number 9?

a)

Maryland

b)

South Carolina

c)

Pennsylvania

d)

Virginia

36.

Which colony is number 10?

a)

North Carolina

b)

South Carolina

c)

Georgia

d)

Virginia

37.

Which colony is number 11?

a)

North Carolina

b)

South Carolina

c)

Georgia

d)

Virginia

38.

Which colony is number 12?

a)

North Carolina

b)

South Carolina

c)

Georgia

d)

Virginia

39.

Which colony is number 13?

a)

North Carolina

b)

South Carolina

c)

Georgia

d)

Virginia

40.

Which colonies make up the Mid Atlantic Colonies?

a)

New York

b)

Georgia

c)

Virginia

d)

Pennsylvania

e)

New Jersey

41.

Which colonies make up the New England Colonies?

a)

Massachusetts

b)

New Jersey

c)

New Hampshire

d)

New York

e)

Rhode Island

42.

Which colonies make up the Southern Colonies?

a)

Georgia

b)

South Carolina

c)

Maryland

d)

Virginia

e)

Pennsylvania