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American Revolution Key Concepts

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 49mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Who was the first man to die for the rebellion, becoming a symbol of American Who was the first man to die for the rebellion, becoming a symbol of American patriotism and sacrifice?



a)

Thomas Jefferson

b)

Abraham Lincoln

c)

Crispus Attucks

d)

George Washington

2.

Which event caused the British to heavily tax the colonists?


a)

The Stamp Act

b)

The Boston Tea Party

c)

The French and Indian War

d)

The Boston Massacre

3.

What was the coined slogan during the American Revolution?


a)

"Remember the Maine!"

b)

" The Star Spangled Banner"

c)

"Government of the people by the people"

d)

"No taxation without representation!"

4.

During the American Revolution, which of the following helped the American colonists? Select all that apply.


a)

People dedicated to a common cause

b)

Home-front advantage

c)

Larger military

d)

Foreign aid

5.

What event does this image represent?

a)

Harbor Day

b)

Boston Tea Party

c)

The New Deal

d)

Declaration of Independence

6.

Who would have thought that the colonists had too many freedoms.

a)

Loyalists

b)

Patriots

7.

Who thought the colonists should behave like British citizens and listen to the King?

a)

Patriots

b)

Loyalists

8.

Who thought the taxes on the colonies was unfair?

a)

Patriots

b)

Loyalists

9.

Which colonial region was best known for fishing, fur trapping, and producing timber?


a)

Southern Colonies

b)

New England Colonies

c)

Middle Colonies

d)

Western Colonies

10.

Which two quotes from the letter describe both a benefit and a difficulty for the New England colonists?


a)

"Here is timber in good store [supply],..."


b)

"...send me four or five yards of cloth to make some apparel."


c)

"Spring Cattle thrive well here, but they give small store of milk."


d)

"...here is good store of fish if we had boats to go for & lines to serve fishing."