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WorksheetsEarly Colonial to End of American Revolution
Total questions: 72
Worksheet time: 44mins
What were the colonists of Jamestown hoping to find in the New World?
Tobacco
Shells
Gold
Iron
What thing saved the Jamestown colonists and made the colony very rich?
Tobacco
Shells
Gold
Iron
Which colonial group is associated with very cold winters and somewhat mild summers?
Southern Colonies
Middle Colonies
New England Colonies
The Quakers
Which colonial group is known for having a very diverse population, including people from all over the world?
Southern Colonies
Middle Colonies
New England Colonies
The Quakers
Which colonial group is most associated with plantations, farming, and seclusion?
Southern Colonies
Middle Colonies
New England Colonies
The Quakers
Which number on this map marks where the British colonies were located?
1
2
3
4
What is the name of the boat people used to get to the New World?
The Shipwell
The Mayflower
The Voyager
The Terror
What group of people were on this boat?
The Merchants
The Quakers
The Zenobia
The Pilgrims
What was the Puritains objective? Why did they flee England and Britain?
To make it rich in the new world.
To find better weather and work.
To gain religious freedom and find better work.
To gain religious freedom and map the New World.
What is the Mayflower Compact?
A document that was signed on board the Mayflower (ship) that created rules and a self-governing system where they were landing.
A document that was made about the Mayflower that detailed how the ship was created and how it is meant to be unkept.
A document that details historical facts and stories from those on board the Mayflower.
A document that contains the life story of John Fitzgerald Mayflower, the first true colonist of America.
What was the first act passed against the colonists in America?
The Sugar Act
The Stamp Act
The Tea Act
The Proclamation Line of 1763
What did the Proclamation Line of 1763 do?
It allowed settlers to begin colonizing the territory gained from the French (after the end of the French and Indian War)
It forced settlers to stop colonizing the territory gained from the French (after the end of the French and Indian War)
It settled a dispute between several colonies about which ones could be identified as Middle Colonies or as Southern Colonies.
It settled a dispute between several colonies about which ones could be identified as Middle Colonies or as New England Colonies.
Why did the British begin taxing the colonies?
Because they were very greedy and just wanted more
Because trade agreements with India and China were not as lucrative as they thought they would be
Because the French and Indian War cost a lot of money and Britain was in heavy debt
Because they were going through their industrial revolution, which required a lot of capital for it to take off and get going
What act most affected and taxes paper goods?
The Stamp Act
The Tea Act
The Townshend Acts
The Intolerable Acts
What did the Quartering Act do?
It made the colonists create new quarters for all soldiers who requested it
It made the colonists quarter British soldiers in their homes, providing basic requirements like food
It created a tax on homes and raised other related housing costs
It created a tax on all quarters minted by the British government
What Act taxed regular household items and materials, like glass, tea, and paint?
The Stamp Act
The Tea Act
The Townshend Acts
The Intolerable Acts
What is the name of the Act that made British tea cheaper in the colonies and gave sole selling rights to the British East India Company?
The Sugar Act
The Tea Act
The Townshend Acts
The Intolerable Acts
What is the Boston Massacre?
British soldiers fired upon a crowd of colonists outside of a store house when the colonists got rough with them, hitting them with makeshift clubs and snowballs
British soldiers fired upon a crowd of colonists in the middle of the street when they were completely defenseless and just walking by
Colonial soldiers fired upon a crowd of British in the middle of the street when they were completely defenseless and just walking by
Colonial soldiers fired upon a crowd of loyalists outside of a store house when the loyalists got rough with them, hitting them with makeshift clubs and snowballs
Why did people decide to dump tea into Boston Harbor? What was this event called?
As a form of protest against the Tea Act. The Boston Tea Party
As a form of protest against the Tea Act. The Native Tea Bash
As a means of preventing colonial wealth gains from the tea. The Boston Tea Dump
As a means of preventing colonial wealth gains from the tea. The Native Tea Dump
Why did people begin to stockpile weapons in Lexington/Concord, Massachusetts?
Because colonists wanted to be prepared for potential conflict with the British after the Intolerable Acts
Because a French invasion was imminent and they needed to prepare for a foreign attack
Because new hunting laws required colonists to own weapons to hunt for food
Because taxes on weapons were about to expire and people wanted to buy and store them early
Why did the Battle of Lexington and Concord occur?
The British marched to these two towns to collect weapons stockpiled by the colonists. The colonists warned themselves and created a militia to repel the British.
The British invaded Long Island outside of Brooklyn in an attempt to outmaneuver and destroy the colonial army while also taking a major city
The British wanted to siege the city of Lexington to force the colonists out and give them the ability to take over the city
There is no such battle that occurred with that name during this war
What was the first battle of the American Revolution?
Lexington and Concord
Bunker Hill
Saratoga
Yorktown
Did the first battle of the American Revolution occur before or after the Declaration of Independence?
Before
After
Neither
Both
What Siege/battle occurred directly after the events of Lexington and Concord?
The Siege of Boston
The Battle of Saratoga
The Battle of Trenton
The Siege of Yorktown
How was the Siege of Boston broken?
Colonists gained additional guns and used them to enter and capture the city by force
Colonists waited out the British until they starved and surrendered the city of Boson
Colonists pulled away from the city and gave the British an opportunity to escape, only to then launch a surprise attack on them
Colonists utilized cannons from forts up north to fire upon and force the British from Boston
What happened at the Second Continental Congress?
The Constitution was made
The Articles of Confederation was made
The Declaration of Independence was made
The fate of the world was decided
What was the purpose of the Declaration of Independence?
To formally declare our intentions of peace with Great Britain
To only declare our intentions of revolting against Great Britain
To declare independence from Great Britain and state why we are doing so
To state that the individual colonies have distinct and separate identities
What was the next major battle that occurred after the Siege of Boston?
The Battle of Saratoga
The Battle of Trenton
The Battle of Brooklyn
The Battle of Yorktown
How did the Battle of Brooklyn/Long Island go for the patriots/revolutionaries?
They won decisively and as William Howe and other British officers made mistakes, forcing the British to retreat
They suffered a major defeat since William Howe snuck up on the Americans with an overwhelming force, forcing the patriots to withdraw
It ended in a stalemate with no clear winner as both sides continued to occupt the field outside of New York
The patriots captured New York City from the loyalists and British, securing a sound victory
How was the Continental Army doing after the Battle of Brooklyn?
They were doing amazing and had a lot of supplies and an easy time keeping soldiers in the army
The were not doing amazing and had very little supplies and trouble retaining soldiers
They were winning lots of battles and were very confident about their future prospects in the war
They were losing lots of battles, but were getting plenty of supplies from the French
Why was a patriot victory so desperately needed from the Battles of Trenton and Princeton?
Because army and colonial morale was so low that a loss might have caused the army to dissolve and the war to end
Because people desperately needed the city of Trenton due to its strategic importance
Because people desperately needed supplies that were found in the city of Trenton
No reason really
What happened during the Battle of Trenton? (Describe here)
Washington crossed the Delaware River and launched a surprise attack that defeated the Hessian garrison
British forces overwhelmed the patriots and captured Philadelphia
The battle was a naval engagement that blocked British ships from entering Boston Harbor
It was a minor skirmish that had little effect on morale
Why is the Battle of Saratoga important?
It was a turning point in the war
It was a big moment for General Howe
It was the beginning of British dominance in the war
It wasn’t
What important thing happened as a result of the Battle of Saratoga?
It gave the Continental Army much needed supplies and strategic importance
It gave the Continental Army much needed advertising within the colonies and boosted local industries around Saratoga
It caused the French to think that the revolutionaries might actually win the war, causing them to give us soldiers, supplies, and other useful things
It caused the Spanish to think that the revolutionaries might actually win the war, causing them to give us soldiers, supplies, and other useful things
Why did George Washington make camp at Valley Forge?
To keep an eye on Howe and the British who took over Philadelphia
To keep an eye on Cornwallis and the British who took over Charleston
To give the army much needed rest after many weeks of marching
To take cover from continuous British guerilla tactics
What happened to the Continental Army at Valley Forge?
Many died due to the conditions there, including extreme cold and disease, but the army also received much needed training
Many died due to the conditions there and the army had to be completely redone after this encampment
The British were forced out of Philadelphia due to the overwhelming amount of soldiers located here
The British were forced to attack Valley Forge and suffered heavy losses as a result
Why is the Battle of Yorktown significant?
It was the final major battle where British General Cornwallis surrendered, effectively ending the war
It marked the first use of French troops in North America
It was a defensive victory that saved Boston from capture
It was a minor victory that had little political impact
What is the treaty of Paris?
The 1783 agreement that officially ended the Revolutionary War and recognized American independence
A military alliance between the colonies and Spain during the war
A tax law passed by Parliament to fund the British army after the war
A colonial constitution written in Philadelphia in 1776
What is the difference between a loyalist and a patriot?
A loyalist is loyal to the cause for American independence whereas a patriot has sided with Great Britain
A patriot is loyal to the cause for American independence whereas a loyalist has sided with Great Britain
There is no difference, they mean the same thing
A patriot is loyal to the cause for American independence whereas a loyalist has taken no side in the conflict, choosing to stay out of it
Which of the following are associated with the New England Colonies?
Very mild winters and warm summers.
An industry based economy with little to no farming
Colder winters and mild summers.
A mixture of farming and industry in the economy
Which of the following are associated with the Middle Colonies?
A mixed economy including farming on the fertile soil and various industries
A mostly farm based economy due to the local fertile conditions
Had a very diverse population of various kinds of peoples
People lived mostly in dense cities and towns with houses often right next to each other
Which of the following are associated with the southern colonies?
People living on more isolated plantations
People living in large cities in densly packed homes, often right next to each other
Very warm winters and hot summers
Extremely fertile soil conditions with long growing seasons
For what reasons did the Puritains come to the New World?
To gain religious freedom
For adventure and exploration
To find new work and economic opportunity
To preserve their culture and prevent their children from becoming too different
Which two people were responsible for taking Fort Ticonderoga?
George Washington
Ethan Allen (and the Green Mountain Boys)
Benedict Arnold
Alexander Hamilton (and the Green Mountain Boys)
What were some of the harships the revolutionaries experienced during the Siege of Boston?
Disease
Lots of extra supplies
Lack of formal training with weapons
Extreme cold
Which of these battles occurred in/around Boston and were part of the same campaign?
The Battle of Bunker Hill
The Battle of Saratoga
The Battle of Charleston
The Siege of Boston
Which of these names below were officers in the Continental Army?
George Washington
William Howe
Benedict Arnold
Horatio Gates
Charles Cornwallis
Of the people below, who were British officers during the American Revolution?
Benedict Arnold
William Howe
Nathaniel Greene
Charles Cornwallis
James Madison
What are some other words for the Patriots during the revolutionary war?
Rebels
Loyalists
Revolutionaries
Fighters
A person who believes in American independence from Great Britain.
(a)
A person who has sided with and believes in Great Britain. A person that does not support independence.
(a)
How do people in the Continental Army dress?
With red coats
With whatever they had
With blue coats
With large, metal hats
How did the British dress during the American Revolution?
WIth whatever they had
With yellow coats
With blue coats
With red coats
Who was the leader of the Continental Army?
(a)
What advantages did the Continental Army have going into the revolution?
They had a large navy
They were fighting on their land
They had a lot more reasons to fight
They had a lot of supplies and weapons
What disadvantages did the revolutionaries have going into the war?
Little to no navy
Little to no experience or formal training
Distance from Great Britain
Poor communication network
What disadvantages did the British have during the American Revolution?
Little to no navy
Lack of experience and training
Distance from the New World
Less reasons to fight the war
What advantages did the British have during the American Revolution?
Access to weapons and other supplies
Homefield advantage
Formal training and experience
Strong navy
Who is responsible for instituting the following rule in early Jamestown: "If you don't work, you don't eat."
(a)
In what year was the Declaration of Independence created?
(a)
What was the name of the colony/town established by the Puritains in 1620?
(a)
Who was the ruler of Great Britain during the American Revolution?
(a)
Why was the Mayflower thrown off course while on its way to the New World?
Delays caused by the Shipwell led to them leaving during a windy season, causing them to be blown far south
Delays caused by the Shipwell led to them leaving during a windy season, causing them to be blown far north
The captain of the vessel was inexperienced and led them off course on accident
The captain of the vessel was mistaken about their location since he was a 'Stranger'
In what season did the Puritains and Strangers land in the New World?
(a)
What was the name of the army ran by George Washington?
(a)
What colonial region is this?
New England
Middle
Southern
Backcountry
What colonial region is this?
New England
Middle
Southern
Backcountry
These colonies were settled by the Pilgrims in 1620 and Puritans in 1630 to escape religious persecution in England
Middle Colonies
New England
Southern Colonies
Canada
What was the original destination of the Mayflower?
Chicago
Virginia
Massachusetts
New York
What was the name of the first successful English colony settlement, founded in 1607?
Roanoke Island
Plymouth
Washington D.C.
Jamestown
What war caused Great Britain to be in such heavy debt?
The American Revolution
The German-Franco War
The Civil War
The French and Indian War
