WorksheetsLesson 4 — The Move Toward Independence
Total questions: 37
Worksheet time: 25mins
Which detail from the Battle of Bunker Hill best demonstrated the colonists’ potential to stand against the British?
Their victory forced the British to surrender Boston.
Their determination despite defeat showed resilience and courage.
Their refusal to retreat led to total destruction of British forces.
Their use of French cannons outmatched the British artillery.
Why did Washington’s placement of cannons overlooking Boston change the course of the siege?
It allowed him to bombard British ships and force evacuation.
It showed the Continental Army had superior naval support.
It destroyed British morale and killed General Howe.
It trapped Loyalists and Hessians in the harbor.
Why did Washington’s placement of cannons overlooking Boston change the course of the siege?
It allowed him to bombard British ships and force evacuation.
It showed the Continental Army had superior naval support.
It destroyed British morale and killed General Howe.
It trapped Loyalists and Hessians in the harbor.
Thomas Paine’s Common Sense was revolutionary mainly because it—
encouraged loyalty to King George III.
argued that independence was both logical and necessary.
called for stronger ties to Parliament.
discouraged rebellion by warning of British power.
Thomas Paine’s Common Sense was revolutionary mainly because it ________
encouraged loyalty to King George III.
argued that independence was both logical and necessary.
called for stronger ties to Parliament.
discouraged rebellion by warning of British power.
Thomas Paine’s Common Sense was revolutionary mainly because it—
encouraged loyalty to King George III.
argued that independence was both logical and necessary.
called for stronger ties to Parliament.
discouraged rebellion by warning of British power.
Which of the following phrases from the Declaration of Independence most strongly supports the idea of natural rights?
'All men are created equal'
'He has dissolved representative houses repeatedly'
'We mutually pledge to each other our lives'
'For imposing taxes on us without consent'
Which of the following phrases from the Declaration of Independence most strongly supports the idea of natural rights?
'All men are created equal'
'He has dissolved representative houses repeatedly'
'We mutually pledge to each other our lives'
'For imposing taxes on us without consent'
Which of the following phrases from the Declaration of Independence most strongly supports the idea of natural rights?
'All men are created equal'
'He has dissolved representative houses repeatedly'
'We mutually pledge to each other our lives'
'For imposing taxes on us without consent'
What did the victories at Trenton and Princeton prove about Washington’s leadership?
He could use surprise and timing to inspire his army.
He preferred to fight defensively from Boston.
He avoided risk and waited for reinforcements.
He relied only on foreign allies for success.
What did the victories at Trenton and Princeton prove about Washington’s leadership?
He could use surprise and timing to inspire his army.
He preferred to fight defensively from Boston.
He avoided risk and waited for reinforcements.
He relied only on foreign allies for success.
What did the victories at Trenton and Princeton prove about Washington’s leadership?
He could use surprise and timing to inspire his army.
He preferred to fight defensively from Boston.
He avoided risk and waited for reinforcements.
He relied only on foreign allies for success.
How did the American victory at Saratoga change international support for the Revolution?
France began to supply military aid and troops.
Spain offered a peace treaty to Britain.
Britain withdrew its troops from New York.
Canada declared neutrality in the conflict.
How did the American victory at Saratoga change international support for the Revolution?
France began to supply military aid and troops.
Spain offered a peace treaty to Britain.
Britain withdrew its troops from New York.
Canada declared neutrality in the conflict.
Which concept from the Declaration of Independence most directly challenges monarchies?
The right to overthrow an unjust government.
The need for divine rule over the colonies.
The power of Parliament to make colonial law.
The supremacy of inherited titles.
Why was Richard Henry Lee’s resolution in June 1776 historically significant?
It formally proposed that the colonies declare independence.
It demanded new trade with France before independence.
It warned the British about colonial uprisings.
It ended the blockade in Boston Harbor.
General Cornwallis could not keep control of Charles Town for the British after:
their troops were tired.
Patriot forces continued to surprise them with 'hit-and-run' tactics.
they wanted to return to England.
Washington and troops spent winter 1777 here under
terrible conditions but good training to help military
Valley Forge
After Crossing the Delaware, Washington attacked Hessians on
Christmas night. Colonists won & boosted morale
Trenton
Combined attack of American armies and French fleet on coast
forcing surrender of British, last major battle of the Revolution
Yorktown
George Washington and his men crossed the (a) River on Christmas night and attacked the (b) soldiers at the Battle of Trenton.
This was a tactic called (a) used by General William Tecumseh Sherman that called for total destruction of the military and economic activities of the South.
What are characteristics of a colonial militia? (a) (b) (c)
Match the following Generals with the battles they won
General Howe
Battles of New York
General Washington
Battles of Trenton and Princeton
General Montgomery
Montreal
The Battle of Yorktown was won by the (a) because of the (b)
What made the crossing of the Delaware River so difficult?
The depth of the current
The soldiers on the other side.
The current
The weather.
What caused the American defeat in Brooklyn, New York, in August 1776?
weak leadership
unmotivated troops
undisciplined enemy
inexperienced soldiers
4. These were German mercenaries hired to fight by the British.
Nazis
Hessians
Confederates
At the beginning of the Revolutionary War, which army was the most formidable in the world?
The British Army
The Continental Army
The Hill Army
The Inman Army
who was the general of the british militia during the battle of Saratoga
john Burgoyne
george washington
thomas jefferson
ben franklin
Pick the 2 vocabulary words that complete this sentence (make sure you put them in the right order)
The battles of Trenton and Princeton were important during the American (a) because the American found that using (b) was a successful strategy against the British Army
A (a) is a small army created to protect the colonists
The army of the Thirteen Colonies in the Revolutionary-era United States
Red Coats
Continental Army
minutemen
British Army
One major element of George Washington's military strategy during the American Revolution
was avoiding -
direct confrontations
night attacks
important cities
naval battles
The act of surrounding and attacking a fortified area over a period of time.
Siege
Border States
Topography
Strategy
The main reason Britain excessively taxed the colonies was (a)
