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Pre Pre Causes of the Revolutionary War and RW

Total questions: 244

Worksheet time: 2hrs 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of the following was NOT an advantage of the British? (Hint: remember B. was POWERFUL)

a)

supported by the wealth of their large empire

b)

help of mercenaries and loyalists

c)

fighting for their independence

d)

strongest navy in the world

e)

well-trained army

2.

Which of the following was NOT an advantage of the British? (Hint: remember B. was POWERFUL)

a)

supported by the wealth of their large empire

b)

help of mercenaries and loyalists

c)

fighting for their independence

d)

strongest navy in the world

e)

well-trained army

3.

Which of the following was NOT an advantage of the Patriots? (hint: they didn't have much $$$$)

a)

fighting for personal freedom

b)

plenty of weapons and supplies

c)

fighting on their own land

d)

strong leadership of George Washington

4.

Which of the following was NOT an advantage of the Patriots? (hint: they didn't have much $$$$)

a)

fighting for personal freedom

b)

plenty of weapons and supplies

c)

fighting on their own land

d)

strong leadership of George Washington

5.

Which of the following was NOT an advantage of the Patriots? (hint: they didn't have much $$$$)

a)

fighting for personal freedom

b)

plenty of weapons and supplies

c)

fighting on their own land

d)

strong leadership of George Washington

6.

"Give me liberty or give me death!"

"A government of our own in our natural right..."

"We must indeed all hang together or, most assuredly, we shall all hang separately."

These statements were made by...

a)

Redcoats

b)

Patriots

c)

Tories

d)

Native American Indians

7.

A colonist who remained loyal to the British crown (hint: loyal to da King/Queen)

a)

Loyalist

b)

Patriot

c)

Hessian

d)

Siege

8.

What was the first major battle of the war? (hint: look at the image -- it's a hill)

a)

Battle of Bunker Hill

b)

Battle of Midway

c)

The Alamo

d)

French and Indian War

9.

This pamphlet was written by Thomas Paine that spread the idea of independence. (hint: Paine said it was __ ___ that the colonist should be FREE from B because ...)

a)

Independence for All

b)

Common Sense

c)

Declaration of Independence

d)

The Jungle

10.

This pamphlet was written by Thomas Paine that spread the idea of independence. (hint: Paine said it was __ ___ that the colonist should be FREE from B because ...)

a)

Independence for All

b)

Common Sense

c)

Declaration of Independence

d)

The Jungle

11.

Which action is an example of a boycott?

a)

refusing to buy products

b)

taking turns while playing a game

c)

accepting the cultural differences of people

d)

displaying the flag on a holiday

12.

In 1776, which document did the colonists write to tell England that they wanted to be free from British rule?

a)

Articles of Confederation

b)

Bill of Rights

c)

Declaration of Independence

d)

United States Constitution

13.

In 1776, which document did the colonists write to tell England that they wanted to be free from British rule?

a)

Articles of Confederation

b)

Bill of Rights

c)

Declaration of Independence

d)

United States Constitution

14.

What name was given to a colonist that supported the rule of King George?

a)

Militia

b)

Loyalist

c)

Patriot

d)

Boycott

15.

Who was the commander of the Patriot Army? (hint: AKA: Founding Father of da Founding Fathers!!!!!)

a)

George Washington

b)

Lord Cornwallis

c)

Samuel Adams

d)

Paul Revere

16.

The purpose of the Stamp Act was to tax...

a)

playing cards.

b)

legal documents.

c)

newspapers.

d)

All of the above

17.

The purpose of the Stamp Act was to tax...

a)

playing cards.

b)

legal documents.

c)

newspapers.

d)

All of the above

18.

Yo, AMDans this should help you smile. Please mark the answer to this question as the last initial of our school. (AMD)

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

19.

Hey "Wildlings" -- please mark the answer to this "question" as two -- because who doesn't want to be number two!!!?? Hmmm --- what is going on ..............

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

20.

Why was the French and Indian War fought?

a)

Great Britain didn’t let France trade.

b)

France would pay the Native Americans for their land.

c)

Great Britain or France would control lands west of the Appalachian Mountains.

21.

Why was the French and Indian War fought?

a)

Great Britain didn’t let France trade.

b)

France would pay the Native Americans for their land.

c)

Great Britain or France would control lands west of the Appalachian Mountains.

22.

Why was the French and Indian War fought?

a)

Great Britain didn’t let France trade.

b)

France would pay the Native Americans for their land.

c)

Great Britain or France would control lands west of the Appalachian Mountains.

23.

What event caused King George III to raise taxes on the colonies? (hint: What costs major $$$?)

a)

Proclamation of 1763

b)

French and Indian War

c)

Boston Massacre

24.

What event caused King George III to raise taxes on the colonies? (hint: What costs major $$$?)

a)

Proclamation of 1763

b)

French and Indian War

c)

Boston Massacre

25.

King George of England made the colonists pay _______ because of the debt from the French and Indian War.

a)

taxes

b)

punish

c)

fight

d)

enslave

26.
Who would have said "no taxation without representation"?
a)
A Patriot
b)
A Loyalist
c)
The King of England
d)
A tax collector
27.

Under the British system of mercantilism, the American colonies served primarily as a

a)

self-sufficient trading partner for other European nations

b)

market for British manufactured goods and a source of raw materials

c)

source of manpower for the British army and navy

d)

buffer to the expansion of French and Spanish colonies

28.

Under the British system of mercantilism, the American colonies served primarily as a

a)

self-sufficient trading partner for other European nations

b)

market for British manufactured goods and a source of raw materials

c)

source of manpower for the British army and navy

d)

buffer to the expansion of French and Spanish colonies

29.

What was Columbus "looking for?"

a)

a faster route to Africa

b)

a faster route to North America

c)

slaves

d)

a faster route to Asia

30.

A researcher seeking primary source material on the massacre at Wounded Knee would likely consider which of the following to be the most authentic and authoritative evidence on the topic?

a)
A public radio interview of a notable historian
b)
A letter describing an eyewitness account of the event
c)
The textbook for a high school U.S. history course
d)
The highest-ranked results of an online search
31.

What are a few primary sources?

(mark all that apply)

a)

Declaration of Independence

b)

photo

c)

journal entry

d)

dictionary

32.

What are a few primary sources?

(mark all that apply)

a)

Declaration of Independence

b)

photo

c)

journal entry

d)

dictionary

33.

This was the last major battle of the Revolutionary War. The French navy blocked the harbor in Virginia and Cornwallis and his men could not be rescued. They were forced to surrender.

a)

Bunker Hill

b)

Yorktown

c)

Lexington and Concord

d)

Siege of Charleston

34.

This battle was nicknamed “Shot Heard Round the World.”

a)

Bunker (Breed’s) Hill

b)

Charleston

c)

Saratoga

d)

Lexington and Concord

35.

This battle was nicknamed “Shot Heard Round the World.”

a)

Bunker (Breed’s) Hill

b)

Charleston

c)

Saratoga

d)

Lexington and Concord

36.

A major turning point of the Revolutionary War occurred at the Battle of ______ in 1777 when the Continental Army defeated the British and convinced France to sign a formal military alliance.

a)

New York City

b)

Saratoga

c)

Yorktown

d)

Trenton

37.

The colonial militiamen were often called _____ (because they "got ready fast") while the British Redcoats were often called _____.

a)

loyalists

patriots

b)

doughboys

Hessians

c)

natives

aliens

d)

minutemen

lobsterbacks

38.

The colonial militiamen were often called _____ (because they "got ready fast") while the British Redcoats were often called _____.

a)

loyalists

patriots

b)

doughboys

Hessians

c)

natives

aliens

d)

minutemen

lobsterbacks

39.

American Colonists can not settle west of the Appalachian Mountains

a)

Stamp Act

b)

Townshend Acts

c)

Proclamation of 1763

d)

The Tea Act

40.

American Colonists can not settle west of the Appalachian Mountains

a)

Stamp Act

b)

Townshend Acts

c)

Proclamation of 1763

d)

The Tea Act

41.

American Colonists can not settle west of the Appalachian Mountains

a)

Stamp Act

b)

Townshend Acts

c)

Proclamation of 1763

d)

The Tea Act

42.

Clash between Boston rioters and British Troops that left 5 colonists dead.

a)

Boston Tea Party

b)

Intolerable Acts

c)

Boycott

d)

Boston Massacre

43.

Clash between Boston rioters and British Troops that left 5 colonists dead.

a)

Boston Tea Party

b)

Intolerable Acts

c)

Boycott

d)

Boston Massacre

44.

In political cartoons, Uncle Sam and the Statue of Liberty usually represent...

a)

Freedom

b)

The United States

c)

Rights

d)

Clowns

45.

A strong belief that your own country and common culture are the most important

a)

Impressment

b)

Nationalism

c)

Embargo

d)

Monroe Doctrine

46.

Yo --what term may be linked to this CS?


"Yes -- call me Da President -- not O Highness!!! I'll only be here for 8 years!!!"

a)

Jefferson

b)

Madison

c)

Ms. WexThor (hmmmm ....)

d)

Washington

47.

Please complete the following forced analogy. (AKA: FA)


TJ : DofI :: TP : _______

T. Jefferson : Declaration of Independence :: T. Paine : ___

a)

Revolutionary War

b)

Common Sense

c)

Declaration of Independence

d)

The Constitution of America

48.

Who is the "Queen of the Spoken and Written Word"?

a)

Super Wex

b)

Derm...

c)

Thor...

d)

AMDans

49.

"Hey -- I work hard and stay focused on my goal. It's all about keeping my sights on the end game!!"

What term may be linked to this sentence?

a)

Bill of Rights

b)

Columbus

c)

Mayans

d)

Grit

50.

The primary goal of the Declaration of Independence was __________________________ .

a)

to strengthen the military.

b)

to list reasons for separation from France (Fr).

c)

to expand into new territory.

d)

to list of reasons for separation from England

51.

King George of England made the colonists pay _______ because of the debt from the French and Indian War.

a)

taxes

b)

punish

c)

fight

d)

enslave

52.
This was the first direct tax placed on colonists, which taxed things like newspapers and playing cards.
a)

Intolerable Act

b)

Stamp Act

c)

Sugar Act

d)

Tea Tax

53.
Who would have said "no taxation without representation"?
a)

A Patriot

b)

A Loyalist

c)

The King of England

d)

A tax collector

54.
How were the Americans able to defeat the British?
a)
Better trained soldiers
b)
Assistance of the French
c)
A superior navy
d)
Assistance of the Hessians
55.

What country agreed to help the Americans after Saratoga? (hint: they dislike the E)

a)

Britain

b)

Canada

c)

Spain

d)

France

56.

Place these events in the correct order: (hint: Rev War battles = alpha order -- beg - turning pt. - end)

A. Battle of Yorktown

B. Battle of Lexington and Concord

C. Battle of Saratoga

a)

C, B, A

b)

B, C, A

c)

B, A, C

d)

A, B, C

57.

Place these events in the correct order: (hint: Rev War battles = alpha order -- beg - turning pt. - end)

A. Battle of Yorktown

B. Battle of Lexington and Concord

C. Battle of Saratoga

a)

C, B, A

b)

B, C, A

c)

B, A, C

d)

A, B, C

58.

Which of the following was NOT an advantage of the British?

a)

supported by the wealth of their large empire

b)

help of mercenaries and loyalists

c)

fighting for their independence

d)

strongest navy in the world

e)

well-trained army

59.

Which of the following are British advantages?

a)

supported by the wealth of their large empire

b)

help of mercenaries and loyalists

c)

fighting for their independence

d)

strongest navy in the world

e)

well-trained army

60.

Which branch controls the military and which branch declares war.

a)

The Legislative Branch and the Judicial Branch

b)

The President

c)

The Cabinet and the Judicial Branch

d)

The Executive Branch and the Legislative Branch

61.

What symbol represents the republican party?

a)

Donkey

b)

Horse

c)

Rhino

d)

Elephant

62.

What was the winter of 1777-1778 like at Valley Forge? (hint: find the important part of the "question" = winter)

a)

Morale was at an all-time low

b)

Resources were scarce and a lot of men died

c)

Men still trained for battle

d)

All are true

63.

What term may be linked to this coolio sentence?

Shamika: "Hey -- did you hear that?"

Fiona: "No -- but I do hear some noise!"

Shamika: "Ya people are yelling about not being able to vote in British elections and that it's unfair!!!!!

a)

"No Taxation Without Representation"

b)

Taxation is Great

c)

Tax Man -- is the MAN

d)

"No Taxation With Representation"

64.

What term may be used to complete this FA?

7 Year War : _____ :: War of 1812 : Da Forgotten War

(conn: "nicknames")

a)

U2

b)

French and Indian War

c)

Revolutionary War

d)

War of 1812

65.

What document was the first official attempt at unifying the colonies, but ultimately failed?

a)

Albany Plan of Union

b)

Declaration of Independence

c)

Articles of Confederation

d)

Constitution

66.

What is the stereotypical or simplistic explanation as to why the 13 Colonies started to unite against their British rulers?

a)

Taxes

b)

1763 Line of Proclamation

c)

Lack of Representation

d)

Political Propaganda

67.

What made the taxes and laws set by the King most unbearable for the colonists?

a)

Taxes

b)

1763 Line of Proclamation

c)

Lack of Representation

d)

Political Propaganda

68.

What made the taxes and laws set by the King most unbearable for the colonists?

a)

Taxes

b)

1763 Line of Proclamation

c)

Lack of Representation

d)

Political Propaganda

69.

Violence erupted as British soldiers fired into a crowd of unarmed colonists, killing five people and wounding many others. This was known as...

a)

The Boston Tea Party

b)

The Shot Heard Around the World

c)

The Battle of Lexington and Concord

d)

The Boston Massacre

70.
the law that said the American colonists could not settle west of the Appalachian Mountains due to conflict with the Native Americans
a)
Proclamation of 2016
b)
Proclamation of Mrs. Soileau
c)
Indian Lands Proclamation
d)
Proclamation of 1763
71.

Which political party has a donkey as their logo? (hint: D is to D)

a)

Democratic Party

b)

Republican Party

c)

Green Party

d)

Libertarian Party

72.

Which group believes that government should be more involved in the lives of citizens?

a)

Moderates

b)

Conservatives

c)

Democrats

d)

Republicans

73.

"The best government is the least government."

a)
Conservative
b)
Liberal
74.

What was Columbus "looking for?"

a)

a faster route to Africa

b)

a faster route to North America

c)

slaves

d)

a faster route to Asia

75.

The following key points were in what important historical document?

a)

Common Sense

b)

The Bill of Rights

c)

The Declaration of Independence

76.

What did the Declaration of Independence declare?

a)

Slavery was illegal

b)

All Colonies would be free and independent from England

c)

Free Pizza on Friday

d)

All taxes will be boycotted

77.

What did the Declaration of Independence declare?

a)

Slavery was illegal

b)

All Colonies would be free and independent from England

c)

Free Pizza on Friday

d)

All taxes will be boycotted

78.
Many of the 13 original colonies border which ocean?
a)
The Pacific
b)
The Indian
c)
The Atlantic
d)
The Arctic
79.

"Hey Finbar, it's time to cut some wood down. Ya -- Shamika will build the boat and Finbarina will kill a few whales. We're all set!"


What region could this take place in?

a)

Da British Colonies!

b)

Middle Colonies

c)

New England Colonies

d)

Southern Colonies

80.

What was the main goal of the settlers at Jamestown?

a)

To convert the natives to Christianity

b)

To establish a community with representative government

c)

to establish a successful agriculturally-based colony

d)

to find gold and riches

81.

Who destroyed the tea during the Boston Tea Party?

a)

British soldiers

b)

Native Americans

c)

the Sons of Liberty

d)

the Daughters of Liberty

82.

What was stated in the Proclamation of 1763?

a)

Colonists were BANNED from settling west of the Appalachian Mountains.

b)

The Proclamation ended the French and Indian War.

c)

Colonists were ENCOURAGED to begin settling west of the Appalachian Mountains.

d)

The Proclamation proclaimed independence for the American colonists.

83.

In general, how did the colonists view the Proclamation of 1763?

a)

They felt that it supported their freedom and they SUPPORTED it.

b)

They felt it was an infringement on their freedom of movement and were ANGRY about it.

c)

They were not involved so it did not affect them.

d)

They supported it because they believed the King had the AUTHORITY to make this law.

84.

Which country is considered to be the "Mother Country" of the 13 original colonies? (Hint: think of the language the people speak)

a)

England

b)

France

c)

Italy

d)

Germany

85.

Which country is considered to be the "Mother Country" of the 13 original colonies? (Hint: think of the language the people speak)

a)

England

b)

France

c)

Italy

d)

Germany

86.

"Hey Finbar, it's time to cut some wood down. Ya -- Shamika will build the boat and Finbarina will kill a few whales. We're all set!"


What region could this take place in?

a)

Da British Colonies!

b)

Middle Colonies

c)

New England Colonies

d)

Southern Colonies

87.

The elephant is the symbol associated with which political party?

a)

Democratic Party

b)

Republican Party

c)

Green Party

88.

Which political party has a donkey as their logo? (hint: D is to D)

a)

Democratic Party

b)

Republican Party

c)

Green Party

d)

Libertarian Party

89.

Which statement is TRUE about this image?

a)

Aztecs used this in the Himalaya Mountains

b)

Incas built this using stones

c)

Aztecs built this to worship the sun god

d)

Incas used this to navigate the Andes Mountains

90.

Based on the image, what ancient civilization did the Mayan’s architecture most closely resemble?

a)

Greeks

b)

Egyptians

c)

Romans

d)

Incas

91.

What civilization was located in the Andes Mountains? (Hint: Andes and In... = "short words")

a)

Aztecs

b)

Mayans

c)

Incas

d)

Mexicas

92.

What is/are the advantage(s) of having a city built on a lake? (this is the Aztecs)

a)

protection from enemies

b)

a source of water for crops

c)

bathing and washing

d)

all of the above

93.

A. What color is used to represent the Democratic Party.

B. What color is used to represent the Republican Party?

(Hint: Donkey and Dem...)

a)

a. red

b)

b. purple

c)

a. pink

d)

a. blue

b. red

94.

What was one result of Pearl Harbor? (when the Japanese launched a surprise attack against America)

a)

The US entered WWI.

b)

The US entered WWII.

c)

Japan entered WWII.

d)

Japan and the US cultures came together and anime was created.

95.

Where did the major cities start to pop up?

a)

Southern Colonies

b)

Middle Colonies

c)

New England Colonies

96.
No unreasonable searches or seizures without a warrant
a)
1st amendment
b)
5th amendment
c)
4th amendment
d)
8th amendment
97.

Yo -- smile -- they say it's contagious!!!

a)

choose me -- I'm correct :-)

b)

Yikesssss

98.

Definition: The trading relationship between Europe, Africa and the Americas in which enslaved people, raw materials and manufactured goods were traded.


What is the term?

a)

Triangular Trade

b)

Feudalism

c)

Mercantilism

d)

Market economy

99.

The battles of Lexington and Concord were significant because they

a)

convinced France to become an ally of the United States

b)

forced Washington to retreat to New York

c)

marked the beginning of the American Revolution

d)

brought an end to the American Revolution

100.

The battles of Lexington and Concord were significant because they

a)

convinced France to become an ally of the United States

b)

forced Washington to retreat to New York

c)

marked the beginning of the American Revolution

d)

brought an end to the American Revolution

101.

Militiamen who volunteered to be ready for service quickly (hint: just one minute...)

a)

Hessian

b)

Patriot

c)

Loyalist

d)

Minutemen

102.

Thomas Paine wrote a literary work aimed to change colonists' attitudes toward Britain and the King called what?

a)

Terms of Endearment

b)

How to Rebel

c)

Common Sense

d)

Catcher in the Rye

103.

As a punishment for the Boston Tea Party, what did the British Parliament do? (Hint: it's similar to a parent who isn't going to tolerate bad behavior anymore)

a)

Parliament withdraws troops from the colonies.

b)

Parliament passes the Coercive (Intolerable) Acts of 1774.

c)

Parliament stops trade with the colonies.

104.

Mark all that are correct regarding Pearl Harbor. (mark all that apply)

a)

it was a surprise attack on America by the Japanese

b)

the Japanese sank or damaged dozens of US ships

c)

the Japanese destroyed or damaged hundreds of US planes

d)

the Germans attacked America, it was a surprise

e)

words for sentences, these are food for your brain :-)

105.

What does the word ratification mean?

a)

The government approves.

b)

Formal assent or approval.

c)

Everyone votes yes.

d)

No one opposes the amendment.

106.

What does an amendment actually do?

a)

add to or help

b)

change or fix the constitution

c)

make better and see it to the end

d)

make worse but only if you want to help someone

107.

When 2 sides who disagree meet in the middle, they

a)

argue

b)

disagree

c)

compromise

d)

fight

108.

Which word means freedom from control by others?

a)

Liberty

b)

Equality

c)

Justice

d)

Compassion

109.

What was the winter of 1777-1778 at Valley Forge like for the Continental Army?

a)

the army struggled at Valley Forge due to supply shortages

b)

Loyalists were discouraged by reports from Valley Forge

c)

conditions at Valley Forge ended hopes for American independence

d)

the battle at Valley Forge was the turning point of the war

110.

"Give me liberty or give me death!"

"A government of our own in our natural right..."

"We must indeed all hang together or, most assuredly, we shall all hang separately."


These statements were made by...

a)

Redcoats

b)

Patriots

c)

Tories

d)

Native American Indians

111.

What was one purpose of the Declaration of Independence? (hint: I know it's complicated -- but if you actually say the term DofI -- it tells you the answer!!! I want ...)

a)

to establish a framework for government

b)

to state the reasons for the colonies to separate from England

c)

to express reasons for limiting immigration

d)

to list arguments for women's suffrage

112.

Which was not a slang term for a British soldier?

a)

Bloody back

b)

Lobsterback

c)

Redcoats

d)

Traitors

113.

A type of military action using small mobile irregular forces to carry out surprise tactics against regular forces

a)

Declaration of Independence

b)

Guerrilla Warfare

c)

Siege

d)

Mercenaries

114.

A type of military action using small mobile irregular forces to carry out surprise tactics against regular forces

a)

Declaration of Independence

b)

Guerrilla Warfare

c)

Siege

d)

Mercenaries

115.

A person who supported the 13 Colonies and was prepared to defend them (hint: Football)

a)

Loyalist

b)

Patriot

c)

Hessian

d)

Mercenaries

116.

Militiamen who volunteered to be ready for service quickly (hint: just one minute...)

a)

Hessian

b)

Patriot

c)

Loyalist

d)

Minutemen

117.

These British soldiers were referred to as:

a)

Redcoats or Lobsterbacks

b)

Mountainmen

c)

Minutemen

d)

Navy Seals

118.

What was the first major battle of the war? (hint: look at the image -- it's a hill)

a)

Battle of Bunker Hill

b)

Battle of Midway

c)

The Alamo

d)

French and Indian War

119.

Thomas Paine wrote a literary work aimed to change colonists' attitudes toward Britain and the King called what?

a)

Terms of Endearment

b)

How to Rebel

c)

Common Sense

d)

Catcher in the Rye

120.

What contributed to the victory of the colonials in the Battles of Lexington and Concord?

a)

Guerrilla Tactics

b)

More accurate weapons

c)

Entrenched fighting positions

d)

More fighting experience

121.

How do historians refer to the first shot fired at the Battle of Lexington?

a)

"The very first shot"

b)

"I am not giving away my shot"

c)

"The Infamous Shot"

d)

"The Shot Heard Round the World"

122.

What name was given to a colonist that supported the rule of King George?

a)

Militia

b)

Loyalist

c)

Patriot

d)

Boycott

123.

What name was given to colonists that opposed British rule?

a)

Boycott

b)

Militia

c)

Loyalist

d)

Patriot

124.

Who was the commander of the Patriot Army? (hint: AKA: Founding Father of da Founding Fathers!!!!!)

a)

George Washington

b)

Lord Cornwallis

c)

Samuel Adams

d)

Paul Revere

125.

What should you read EVERY day in SS class? :-)

a)

the "HW"

b)

the board

c)

Infinite Campus

d)

the "Menu"

e)

all the answers are correct

126.

What is grit? (FYI: something both old and young should try to have)

a)

The ability to have fun!

b)

The ability to try work hard, but only on the sports field!!!

c)

The ability to see what people will do and change your behavior!!? This enables people to find more success in all aspects of life!!!

d)

The ability to stay focus, work hard and overcome obstacles to accomplish a goal -- even a long term goal!!

127.

Why was the French and Indian War fought?

a)

Great Britain didn’t let France trade.

b)

France would pay the Native Americans for their land.

c)

Great Britain or France would control lands west of the Appalachian Mountains.

128.

What event caused King George III to raise taxes on the colonies? (hint: What costs major $$$?)

a)

Proclamation of 1763

b)

French and Indian War

c)

Boston Massacre

129.

King George of England made the colonists pay _______ because of the debt from the French and Indian War.

a)

taxes

b)

punish

c)

fight

d)

enslave

130.

King George of England made the colonists pay _______ because of the debt from the French and Indian War.

a)

taxes

b)

punish

c)

fight

d)

enslave

131.
This was the first direct tax placed on colonists, which taxed things like newspapers and playing cards.
a)

Intolerable Act

b)

Stamp Act

c)

Sugar Act

d)

Tea Tax

132.
How were the Americans able to defeat the British?
a)
Better trained soldiers
b)
Assistance of the French
c)
A superior navy
d)
Assistance of the Hessians
133.
How were the Americans able to defeat the British?
a)
Better trained soldiers
b)
Assistance of the French
c)
A superior navy
d)
Assistance of the Hessians
134.

What country agreed to help the Americans after Saratoga? (hint: they dislike the E)

a)

Britain

b)

Canada

c)

Spain

d)

France

135.

Place these events in the correct order: (hint: Rev War battles = alpha order -- beg - turning pt. - end)

A. Battle of Yorktown

B. Battle of Lexington and Concord

C. Battle of Saratoga

a)

C, B, A

b)

B, C, A

c)

B, A, C

d)

A, B, C

136.

Which of the following was NOT an advantage of the Patriots? (hint: they didn't have much $$$$)

a)

fighting for personal freedom

b)

plenty of weapons and supplies

c)

fighting on their own land

d)

strong leadership of George Washington

137.

Which of the following was NOT an advantage of the British? (Hint: remember B. was POWERFUL)

a)

supported by the wealth of their large empire

b)

help of mercenaries and loyalists

c)

fighting for their independence

d)

strongest navy in the world

e)

well-trained army

138.

Which of the following was NOT an advantage of the Patriots? (hint: they didn't have much $$$$)

a)

fighting for personal freedom

b)

plenty of weapons and supplies

c)

fighting on their own land

d)

strong leadership of George Washington

139.

Which of the following was NOT an advantage of the Patriots? (hint: they didn't have much $$$$)

a)

fighting for personal freedom

b)

plenty of weapons and supplies

c)

fighting on their own land

d)

strong leadership of George Washington

140.

"Give me liberty or give me death!"

"A government of our own in our natural right..."

"We must indeed all hang together or, most assuredly, we shall all hang separately."

These statements were made by...

a)

Redcoats

b)

Patriots

c)

Tories

d)

Native American Indians

141.

What was one purpose of the Declaration of Independence? (hint: I know it's complicated -- but if you actually say the term DofI -- it tells you the answer!!! I want ...)

a)

to establish a framework for government

b)

to state the reasons for the colonies to separate from England

c)

to express reasons for limiting immigration

d)

to list arguments for women's suffrage

142.

What was one purpose of the Declaration of Independence? (hint: I know it's complicated -- but if you actually say the term DofI -- it tells you the answer!!! I want ...)

a)

to establish a framework for government

b)

to state the reasons for the colonies to separate from England

c)

to express reasons for limiting immigration

d)

to list arguments for women's suffrage

143.

A colonist who remained loyal to the British crown (hint: loyal to da King/Queen)

a)

Loyalist

b)

Patriot

c)

Hessian

d)

Siege

144.

This pamphlet was written by Thomas Paine that spread the idea of independence. (hint: Paine said it was __ ___ that the colonist should be FREE from B because ...)

a)

Independence for All

b)

Common Sense

c)

Declaration of Independence

d)

The Jungle

145.

This pamphlet was written by Thomas Paine that spread the idea of independence. (hint: Paine said it was __ ___ that the colonist should be FREE from B because ...)

a)

Independence for All

b)

Common Sense

c)

Declaration of Independence

d)

The Jungle

146.

In 1776, which document did the colonists write to tell England that they wanted to be free from British rule?

a)

Articles of Confederation

b)

Bill of Rights

c)

Declaration of Independence

d)

United States Constitution

147.

Who was the commander of the Patriot Army? (hint: AKA: Founding Father of da Founding Fathers!!!!!)

a)

George Washington

b)

Lord Cornwallis

c)

Samuel Adams

d)

Paul Revere

148.

Yo, AMDans this should help you smile. Please mark the answer to this question as the last initial of our school. (AMD)

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

149.

The purpose of the Stamp Act was to tax...

a)

playing cards.

b)

legal documents.

c)

newspapers.

d)

All of the above

150.

Why was the French and Indian War fought?

a)

Great Britain didn’t let France trade.

b)

France would pay the Native Americans for their land.

c)

Great Britain or France would control lands west of the Appalachian Mountains.

151.

Why was the French and Indian War fought?

a)

Great Britain didn’t let France trade.

b)

France would pay the Native Americans for their land.

c)

Great Britain or France would control lands west of the Appalachian Mountains.

152.

What event caused King George III to raise taxes on the colonies? (hint: What costs major $$$?)

a)

Proclamation of 1763

b)

French and Indian War

c)

Boston Massacre

153.

What does the word "amend" mean?

a)

add to or help

b)

change or fix

c)

make better and see it to the end

d)

make worse but only if you want to help someone

154.

Yo --what term may be linked to this CS?


"Yes -- call me Da President -- not O Highness!!! I'll only be here for 8 years!!!"

a)

Jefferson

b)

Madison

c)

Ms. WexThor (hmmmm ....)

d)

Washington

155.

MLK encouraged people to protest by using ___ .

a)
fighting 
b)
stealing things
c)

passive resistance

d)
attacking police
e)

demonstrating

156.

Hmmm -- can you get this correct??? ____ is what many people say you need to succeed.

a)

grit

b)

intelligence

c)

spin da beyblade reallllly well -- sooo much fun

157.

This battle was nicknamed “Shot Heard Round the World.”

a)

Bunker (Breed’s) Hill

b)

Charleston

c)

Saratoga

d)

Lexington and Concord

158.

A major turning point of the Revolutionary War occurred at the Battle of ______ in 1777 when the Continental Army defeated the British and convinced France to sign a formal military alliance.

a)

New York City

b)

Saratoga

c)

Yorktown

d)

Trenton

159.

Clash between Boston rioters and British Troops that left 5 colonists dead.

a)

Boston Tea Party

b)

Intolerable Acts

c)

Boycott

d)

Boston Massacre

160.

What does the word route word of amendment mean? (hint: AKA = amend or mend)

a)

add to or help the Declaration of Independence

b)

change or fix the Constitution of America

c)

make better and see it to the end

d)

make worse but only if you want to help someone

161.

Who is the Commander in Chief? (Hint: AKA = da BOSS man/womyn)

a)

The Senate

b)

The Judges

c)

The Government

d)

The President

162.

What document contains the "laws" for America?

a)

Bill of Rights

b)

Senate

c)

Declaration of Independence

d)

Constitution

163.

Republicans -- as a generality are _____ .

a)

Conservative

b)

Liberal

164.

Democrats -- as a generality are _______ .

a)

Conservative

b)

Liberal

165.

Government should protect the environment.

a)

Conservative

b)

Liberal

166.

If you believe individuals have the right to own guns -- you may be a _____ .

a)

conservative

b)

liberal

167.

An economic system in very limited regulations on private ownership and profits is called ______ .

a)

Authoritarianism

b)

Conservative

c)

Liberal

d)

Capitalism

168.

"We need to raise taxes so that we can help those who are in need." The previous statement would be considered more of a _____ idea.

a)

Liberal

b)

Conservative

169.

The following statement would probably be considered a ______ .

"Global warming is caused by an increased production of carbon dioxide through the burning of fossil fuels (coal, oil, and natural gas). Proposed laws to reduce carbon emissions in the U.S. are urgently needed and should be enacted immediately to save the planet."

a)

Conservative Belief

b)

Liberal Belief

170.

When you let let the social dynamics of a group situation override what should actually be done -- it's called ______ . (hint: What makes sense?)

a)

groupthink

b)

confirmation bias

c)

bias by spin

171.

Which one of these associations is correct?

a)

Liberal=Republican=left

b)

Liberal=Democrat=left

c)

Liberal=Democrat=right

d)

Conservative=Democrat=left

172.

Which one of these associations is correct?

a)

Liberal=Republican=left

b)

Liberal=Democrat=left

c)

Liberal=Democrat=right

d)

Conservative=Democrat=left

173.

Government can help solve problems and a bigger government can help solve bigger problems is an idea generally associated with ____ .

a)

conservatives

b)

liberals

c)

socialists

d)

libertarians

174.

Associated with liberals, this political party believes the government should play a more active role in the lives of its citizens.

a)

Democrats

b)

Republicans

c)

Reactionary

d)

Radical

175.

Associated with conservatives, this political party favors lower tax rates and believe the government should play less of a role in the lives of its citizens.

a)

Democrat

b)

Republican

c)

Reactionary

d)

Radical

176.

Grit is _______ .

a)

sustained effort to reach the stars, even if your effort is only for a very short period of time

b)

effort

c)

sustained effort to reach a goal -- even an academic one!

d)

working hard to see what happens in the soccer game this weekend

177.

Analogies are used to ______ .

a)

crazy complicated in ways only adults can figure out and are never used -- unless you are playing sports

b)

make connections between "things" that may not seem connected -- it's basically a "workout" for your mind :-)

c)

connect two parts and one part so that all parts of the three are totally clear

d)

make kids smile!!!

178.

Democrat : Blue :: Republican : _______

a)

Blue

b)

Red

c)

Yellow

d)

Redish

179.

Conservative : _______ :: Liberal : ________

connection/relationship: term : what "it" wants

a)

Conservative : Trump

::

Liberal : Trump X 2

b)

Conservative : Biden

::

Liberal : Trump

c)

Conservative : People

::

Liberal : Citizens

d)

Conservative : less gov.

::

Liberal : more gov.

180.

This "quiz" is used to

a)

test your knowledge

b)

increase your grit and introduce you to liberal and conservative philosophies

c)

increase your knowledge of geography, enable you to increase your grade in science class

d)

test your knowledge of geograph

181.

What is grit? (FYI: something both old and young should try to have)

a)

The ability to have fun!

b)

The ability to try work hard, but only on the sports field!!!

c)

The ability to see what people will do and change your behavior!!?

d)

The ability to work hard and accomplish a goal -- even a long term goal!

182.

Hey -- since you are in 7th grade please mark the answer to this "question" as half of 7. (hint: this is called cross-curricular because it touches on a different subject -- math :->)

a)

3

b)

4

c)

2.5

d)

3.5

183.

What are the four grading categories in SS?

a)

1. Tests

2. Quizzes

3. Projects

4. HW

b)

1. Tests/Projects

2. Class: Work + Participation

3. Quizzes

4. HW

c)

1. Quizzes

2. Class: Participation

3. Projects

3. HW

d)

1. Tests

2. Talking

3. Smiling

4. Telling jokes :-)

184.

Guarantees freedom from testifying against yourself (hint: I take da ...)

a)

1st Amendment

b)

3rd Amendment

c)

5th Amendment

d)

7th Amendment

185.
Can the US Constitution be changed?
a)
Yes
b)
No
186.

There are ____________ senators. (hint: each state has two)

a)
100
b)
0
c)
20
d)
10,000
187.

According to the Preamble, where does the authority of the federal government come from?

a)

Electoral College

b)

the states

c)

the people

d)

the President

188.

What is the purpose of the Bill of Rights?

a)

protect people from the people

b)

protect people from criminals and others

c)

keep all citizens save from foreign countries

d)

protect people from the government

189.

What was the 1st representative assembly in North

America?

a)

Magna Carta

b)

Virginia House of Burgesses

c)

Constitution

d)

Great Compromise

190.

"We want to spread our wings and have our people move to new places!!! It's soooo exciting to take land somewhere and say it's ours!! It's like our country is having babies!!!"


What term could be considered "babies" in this coolio sentence?

a)

Baby Country

b)

Democracy

c)

Monarchy

d)

colony

191.

"I'm da first -- that's right -- the first permanent colony!!! What are you the first of????"


What term is linked to this coolio sentence?

a)

hip homo sapiens are 1st

b)

Jamestown

c)

New York

d)

Boston

192.

Jamestown : 1st :: Lincoln : 16th


What is the connection/relationship of this forced analogy?

a)

term is to location

b)

term is to name

c)

part to whole

d)

term is to "placement" or when it occured

193.

What is the goal of mercantilism?

a)

To make the individual rich

b)

To establish colonies in the New World

c)

To make the Mother Country rich

d)

To gain access to raw materials and new markets

194.
What region produced huge amounts of grain during  the colonial period?
a)
Middle  Colonies
b)
Southern Colonies
c)
New England Colonies
d)
frontier region
195.

Which country is considered to be the "Mother Country" of the 13 original colonies? (Hint: think of the language the people speak)

a)

England

b)

France

c)

Italy

d)

Germany

196.

"Hey Finbar, it's time to cut some wood down. Ya -- Shamika will build the boat and Finbarina will kill a few whales. We're all set!"


What region could this take place in?

a)

Da British Colonies!

b)

Middle Colonies

c)

New England Colonies

d)

Southern Colonies

197.
Large farms, called ___________________, were spread throughout the Southern colonies.
a)
Trade centers
b)
Plantations
c)
Settlements
d)
industrial centers
198.

"Hey -- I'm just da baby -- but I'll help my mum become suppppperrrrr wealthy!!!! Just wait and see how many resources I'll find!!!!!"


What term is linked to this coolio sentence?

a)

mercantilism

b)

babies

c)

New York AKA DA BIG APPLE!!!

d)

mother country (New England)

199.

"Hey -- I'm just da baby -- but I'll help my mum become suppppperrrrr wealthy!!!! Just wait and see how many resources I'll find!!!!!"


What term is linked to this coolio sentence?

a)

mercantilism

b)

babies

c)

New York AKA DA BIG APPLE!!!

d)

mother country (New England)

200.

Raw materials are used to make the things we make ourselves or buy in stores. Those things are called __________.

a)

raw materials

b)

manufactured goods

c)

natural resources

d)

from the earth

201.

Which ocean was crossed on the Triangular trade routes?

a)

The Pacific Ocean

b)

The Atlantic Ocean

202.

My main job is to "teach" kid to ...


(hint: 1st job is to keep everyone safe -- but this is my second job -- it's one of many, but think about it :->)

a)

how to have fun

b)

exercise correctly

c)

speak with a voice that is easy on a person's ears and mind

d)

think about "stuff"

203.

What was James Madison known for?

a)

Being the Father of The Constitution

b)

Divorcing his wife while in office

c)

Serving two terms in the White House

d)

Marrying Dolly Madison

204.

Please complete this FA.


Jefferson : _______ :: Madison : _________

conn: term is to what they "helped write"

a)

Jefferson : Da Constitution :: Madison : Da Dec of Independence

b)

Jefferson : Da Dec of Independence : Madison : Common Sense

c)

Jefferson :: Rules :: Madison : Coolio Lingo

d)

Jefferson : Da Dec of Independence :: Madison : Da Constitution

205.

What are the two parts of our Congress? (Hint: One has 100 members and the other is based on population. Hey, just look it up!!!!! )

a)

The Station and the House

b)

The Supreme Court and the White House

c)

The President and the Vice President

d)

The Senate and the House of Representatives

206.

Why was this first U.S. national/federal government (Articles of Confederation) so weak?

a)

King George III was still in charge of USA

b)

Americans were afraid to give their new government to much power

c)

The American army did not win their independence from Great Britain and King George III

d)

it wasn't weak

207.

Division of government between the national and state governments (hint: it's called federalism :->)

a)

Unicameral

b)

Bicameral

c)

Federalism

d)

Separation of Powers

208.

9/11 : decrease in US economy :: Dermody : stress

What is the relationship or connection?

a)

term : adjective

b)

term : what it causes

c)

term : relationship

d)

term : definition of the most important aspect

209.

What are a few facts linked to 9/11? (mark all that apply)

a)

it was a terrorist attack on American (9/11/2001)

b)

Osama bin Laden was the leader of the terrorist group

c)

the US began a War on Terror shortly after 9/11

d)

all of the answers are not correct

210.

What term may be linked to this CS?


Finbar: "Wait!!! We do things differently here???? Really?


Shamika: "Yes -- everyone in the entire district is educated "together". For instance -- all 3rd and 4th grade students in Ossining go to Claremont.


Finbar: "Hmmm -- how is that different form other school districts?"


Shamika: "Other school districts have "community elementary schools". So -- your elementary school (usually K-5) is located in your neighborhood. You only go to school with kids that live in your neighborhood.

a)

The Ossining Plan

b)

The Yo -- it's time to THINK Plan

c)

The Princeton Plan

d)

The Integration Plan

211.

What term is linked to this coolio sentence?


"Hey -- the states are looking pretty BUFF!!! Almost like they have serious POWER!!!"

a)

The Constitution

b)

The Articles of Confederation

c)

The Declaration of Independence

d)

Da Menu!!!!

212.

What term may be linked to this coolio sentence?


Did you hear the noise!!

A racket was caused by da boys!!!

Write something -- is what I must do

Liberty "for all" will be da glue!!!

a)

GW

b)

Thomas Jefferson

c)

Dolley Madison

d)

Queen Thor

213.

The least amount of electoral votes that a state may have. (hint: two senate and one from da HofRep)

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

10

214.
Which amendment allows a reporter to report the news?
a)
2nd amendment
b)
1st amendment
c)
3rd amendment
d)
4th amendment
215.

What are the two parts of our Congress? (Hint: One has 100 members and the other is based on population. Hey, just look it up!!!!! )

a)

The Station and the House

b)

The Supreme Court and the White House

c)

The President and the Vice President

d)

The Senate and the House of Representatives

216.
There are 435 members of the House of Representatives.  Each state has how many representatives?
a)
2
b)
8 + 38 are divided by population
c)
Each county gets one representative
d)
Varies based on a state's population
217.

What term is linked to this coolio sentence?


"Hey -- we should share da power!!! Just like the 50 state governments and the one federal government share Da POWER!"

a)

Coolio friends

b)

hip homo sapiens

c)

Federalism

d)

HomeSlices!!!

218.

In Washington's Farewell Address he mentioned that America should stay away from foreign entanglements. Why did he say this?

a)

Because America was a powerful nation

b)

Because America was just "born" and not so powerful (the answer)

c)

Because America didn't have enough people to make sure the plan was fortified

d)

Because foreign nations are "mean"

219.
Federalism is the Constitutional principle that explains the concurrent (sharing) of power between which 2 governments?
a)
Texas and Iowa
b)

1 National and 50 State 

c)

1 National and Washington

d)

Washington and the 50 states

220.

What document contains the "laws" for America?

a)

Bill of Rights

b)

Senate

c)

Declaration of Independence

d)

Constitution

221.

What does an amendment actually do?

a)

add to or help

b)

change or fix the constitution

c)

make better and see it to the end

d)

make worse but only if you want to help someone

222.

Which "kind of state" is happy with the representation in the Senate? (hint: each state has 2 S)

a)

Small "populated" State

b)

Large "populated" State

223.

Which "kind of state" is happy with the representation in the House of Representatives? (hint: HofR is based on population)

a)

a state with a "small" population

b)

a state with a "big" population

224.

What are the two parts of congress?

a)

the House of Representatives

b)

the House of Burgesses

c)

the House of Lords

d)

the Senate

e)

the President

225.

Yo -- smile -- they say it's contagious!!!

a)

choose me -- I'm correct :-)

b)

Yikesssss

226.

Yo -- please mark this as half of 10. Hmmm -- a little math for your free ___ . :-)

a)

100

b)

5

c)

2

d)

answers are answers

227.

Who was da "Father of the U.S. Constitution"? (AKA: Man O Madison)

a)

George Washington

b)

Alexander Hamilton

c)

Patrick Henry

d)

James Madison

228.

What are a few facts linked to 9/11? (mark all that apply)

a)

it was a terrorist attack on American (9/11/2001)

b)

Osama bin Laden was the leader of the terrorist group

c)

the US began a War on Terror shortly after 9/11

d)

all of the answers are not correct

229.

How do you show knowledge in school?

a)

speaking

b)

writing

c)

creating "academic art"

d)

all of the answers are correct

230.

The separation of blacks and whites (or the separation of people by race, religion, background, or gender) is called ..

a)

reconstruction

b)

segregation

c)

assassination

231.

What term may be linked to this coolio sentence?


"I have to protect DA PEOPLE!!!! Yes -- that's my job!!!!"

a)

a carpenter -- building is da key

b)

an electrician -- we are all "living machines"

c)

the Declaration of Independence

d)

The Bill of Rights

232.
A country that remains neutral...
a)

attacks other countries

b)

does not develop

c)

does not take sides in a conflict

d)

has no president

233.

What "Ancient" American Empire was known for it's math and moon/starts knowledge? (hint: M&M)

a)

AMDans

b)

Mayans

c)

Aztecs

d)

Incas

234.

A nickname for you and others like YOU!? (hint: you have seen it ...)

a)

Cool Cats

b)

Future Leaders of ...

c)

AMDans (da answer)

d)

Wild Ones

235.

Which of the following was NOT an advantage of the British? (Hint: remember B. was POWERFUL)

a)

supported by the wealth of their large empire

b)

help of mercenaries and loyalists

c)

fighting for their independence

d)

strongest navy in the world

e)

well-trained army

236.

A type of military action using small mobile irregular forces to carry out surprise tactics against regular forces

a)

Declaration of Independence

b)

Guerrilla Warfare

c)

Siege

d)

Mercenaries

237.

Militiamen who volunteered to be ready for service quickly (hint: just one minute...)

a)

Hessian

b)

Patriot

c)

Loyalist

d)

Minutemen

238.

Thomas Paine wrote a literary work aimed to change colonists' attitudes toward Britain and the King called what?

a)

Terms of Endearment

b)

How to Rebel

c)

Common Sense

d)

Catcher in the Rye

239.

The Boston Massacre was... (hint: B. soldiers killed unarmed colonial civilians)

a)

an event that led to thousands of colonial deaths.

b)

the result of the Intolerable Acts.

c)

the turning point in the Revolutionary War.

d)

used by colonists to increase support for the Revolution.

240.

As a punishment for the Boston Tea Party, what did the British Parliament do? (Hint: it's similar to a parent who isn't going to tolerate bad behavior anymore)

a)

Parliament withdraws troops from the colonies.

b)

Parliament passes the Coercive (Intolerable) Acts of 1774.

c)

Parliament stops trade with the colonies.

241.

The primary goal of the Declaration of Independence was __________________________ .

a)

to strengthen the military.

b)

to list reasons for separation from France (Fr).

c)

to expand into new territory.

d)

to list of reasons for separation from England

242.

Which document said the following?

"All men are created equal."

a)

Declaration of Independence

b)

The US Constitution

c)

Fundamental Constitution of Carolina

d)

First Congress Letter

243.
Which kind of state is happy with the House of Representatives (based on population)?
a)
Small State
b)
Large State
244.

The branch did the Great Compromise create?

a)

Parliament

b)

Congress

c)

Judges

d)

President

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