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WorksheetsRevolutionary War
Total questions: 80
Worksheet time: 3hrs 40mins
Which country had the best Navy in the world at the start of the Revolution?
France
Spain
England
America
The army of the Thirteen Colonies in the Revolutionary-era United States
Red Coats
Continental Army
minutemen
British Army
Which was an advantage of the Americans at the start of the war?
Congress
their navy
home field advantage
more people
A colonist of the American revolutionary period who supported the King and the British (England's) cause.
Loyalist
Patriot
Englishman
Traitor
A colonist who favored independence from Great Britain and war against Britain
Patriot
Loyalist
Ally
War Hawk
Who was the American ship Captain that said, "I have not yet begun to fight"?
John Paul Jones
George Washington
Patrick Henry
Paul Revere
How was Spain included in the Treaty of Paris, 1783?
They were not
The became American allies
They received Florida back from England
They received Louisiana from France
What was one result of the Treaty of Paris of 1783?
Great Britain recognized the United States as an independent country.
Competing Seminole and Spanish claims in West Florida were resolved.
The British navy agreed to stop pressing American sailors into service.
British territory in eastern Canada was ceded to France.
The Battle of __________ was the “turning point” of the Revolutionary War as the greatest victory for the American forces.
Valley Forge
Lexington
Concord
Saratoga
The French allied with the colonies to help fight the British during the American Revolution. The best definition for ally is...
A hostile nation or its armed forces or citizens, especially in time of war.
To relate by similarity of structure, certain qualities, etc.
Combine or unite a resource or commodity with (another) for mutual benefit.
A nation that joins another nation in some common effort, such as fighting a war
What effect did the battles of Trenton and Princeton have on the colonists?
They Americans won and it boosted morale
The Americans lost and many soldiers deserted
The Americans won, but they lost many soldiers
Ben Franklin
Colonial inventor, printer, writer, statesman; contributed to the Declaration of Independence and Co
George Washington
Commander in Chief of the American Army
Thomas Jefferson
Author of the Declaration of Independence.
Which battle convinced France to join the side of the Colonists?
Lexington and Concord
Battle of Saratoga
Battle of the Bulge
Battle of Yorktown
Which battle led to the surrender of the British?
Battle of Yorktown
Battle of Saratoga
Battle of Massachusetts
Breeds’ and Bunker Hill
The _____________ were patriots who said they could be ready to fight at a minute's notice.
Colonists
Loyalists
Soldiers
Minutemen
How did the colonists use geography to their advantage at the Battle of Yorktown?
They hid behind bridges and rocks.
The hid in woods and on high bluffs/hills.
They surrounded the British on land, and the French attacked by water.
They used timining to take the British by surprise.
French & Indian War, Battle of Saratoga, Battle of Yorktown
Lexington & Concord, Battle of Saratoga, Battle of Yorktown
Battle of Saratoga, French & Indian War, Lexington & Concord
Yorktown, French & Indian War, Saratoga
The rights listed above were --
established by a series of Supreme Court decisions
defined by Thomas Jefferson in the Declaration of Independence
established by the ratification of the U.S. Constitution
defined by President George Washington in his Farewell Address
Why is the Battle of Saratoga considered a turning point in the Revolutionary War?
The British victory extended the fighting for another year.
The American defeat led many soldiers to desert the Continental army.
The British defeat marked the beginning of a steady decline in British military superiority.
The American victory convinced France to ally with the United States.
What was one result of the Treaty of Paris of 1783?
Great Britain recognized the United States as an independent country.
Competing Seminole and Spanish claims in West Florida were resolved.
The British navy agreed to stop pressing American sailors into service.
British territory in eastern Canada was ceded to France.
Which of these is a grievance from the Declaration of Independence?
Colonists born in America were prohibited from holding elected office.
Colonists were forced to quarter troops in their homes.
Colonists were not eligible to become officers in the British army.
Colonists were required to serve a year in their colony's militia.
Which excerpt from the Declaration of Independence best explains why colonists were unhappy about their lack of representation in the British parliament?
"He has refused to pass other Laws for the accommodation of large districts of people."
"For imposing Taxes on us without our Consent."
"He has refused his Assent to Laws, the most wholesome and necessary for the public good."
"For transporting us beyond Seas to be tried for pretended offences."
This list includes rights that are considered --
transferable
legislated
unalienable
inherited
The rights listed above were --
established by a series of Supreme Court decisions
defined by Thomas Jefferson in the Declaration of Independence
established by the ratification of the U.S. Constitution
defined by President George Washington in his Farewell Address
John Hancock was one of the Founding Fathers committed to liberty. How did he demonstrate this commitment?
By writing the Articles of Confederation
By serving as commander in chief of the Continental Army
By organizing Committees of Correspondence
By signing the Declaration of Independence
The Appalachian Mountains
The Ohio River
The Mississippi River
The Missouri River
What fully ended the war?
The Battle of Saratoga
The Battle of Lexington and Concord
The end of the French and Indian War
The Treaty of Paris
The first fighting of the war was...
The Battle of Lexington and Concord
The Battle of Saratoga
The Battle of Bunker Hill
The Boston Massacre
How did geography prove an advantage for the Americans and a disadvantage for the British? Mark TWO answers.
The distance between England and America made it difficult for the British to send their troops and supplies.
The British had the world's most powerful navy.
To the British, American terrain was unusually rugged; the North was rocky and cold in winter, the South was swampy and hot in summer.
The Americans had far better map-making technology than the British and the star constellations in America were foreign to the British.
American strengths were...
They were fighting on their own turf to protect their own homes and families.
They were fighting for a cause that was popular among colonists: independence and freedom.
They had a large, well-trained and well-supplied veteran army.
They had the world's most powerful navy.
British strengths were...
They were well-prepared for the terrain in America due to their experience fighting on several fronts around the world.
They had a large, well-organized army filled with veteran soldiers.
They had the world's most powerful, technologically advanced and experienced navy.
British soldiers felt passionately about the cause they were fighting for.
On the eve of the American Revolution, who appeared to be the favorite to win the war?
The colonists.
The British.
Neither. It looked pretty even.
The French
The Declaration of Independence was approved by the Second Continental Congress on
July 4, 1776
December 25, 1776
September 17, 1787
September 25, 1792
The Battle of Bunker Hill took place in...
Virginia
Massachusetts
South Carolina
New York
The Battle of Bunker Hill was won by...
The British
The Americans
Which side had twice (2x) as many casualties and lost many officers?
The British
The Americans
Who was in charge of the British army in Boston?
Israel Putnam
George Washington
Thomas Gage
William Wallace
Who - as legend has it - cautions his men not to waste their powder, , exclaiming “don’t fire until you see the whites of their eyes" ?
Thomas Paine
William Howe
William Prescott
Israel Putnam
Why is the battle that was fought on Breed’s Hill called the Battle of Bunker Hill?
No one knows
Colonel William Prescott’s orders were to fortify Bunker’s Hill, but he chose Breed’s Hill instead.
Over time, everyone forgot about Breed’s Hill...
The British accidentally switched the names of the two hills on their own maps.
How many attempts does it take the British before they are able to take the hill?
1
2
3
4
General Cornwallis surrendered to Washington after the Battle of (a) . (sort of)
Reorder the following
French and Indian War
Teaty of Paris 1763
Declaration of Independence
Battle of Yorktown
Treaty of Paris 1783
Find the Battle!
Battle of Saratoga
Battle of Trenton
Battle of Yorktown
Commander of
Continental Army
George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
Ben Franklin
Richard Butterworth
A list of the colonists' complaints.
Preamble
Natural Rights
Grievances
Resolution of Independence
An introduction explaining why the Declaration is being written.
Preamble
Natural Rights
Grievances
Resolution of Independence
The natural rights included in the Declaration of Independence are...
life.
liberty.
the pursuit of happiness.
all of these
Question 1: The Declaration of Independence was signed & approved on July 4, 1776.
True
False
What is the purpose of the following lines from the declaration?
"He has dissolved our legislative assemblies"
“ He has kept among us, in times of peace, standing armies ” “For imposing taxes on us without consent”
“ For depriving us in many cases, of the benefits of trial by jury”
To justify independence by giving examples of complaints about rights violated by King George and the British government
To request that taxes were needed in the colonies
A letter of thanks to the King for his loyalty to the colonies
Which is a part of the Declaration of Independence?
Preamble
List of Complaints against the King
Rights of the People
Declaration of separation from Britain
All of these
What did the Declaration of Independence announce?
A new nation: the United States of America
The end of the Revolutionary War
The formation of the 13 colonies
The independence of Great Britain
What are the unalienable rights mentioned in the Declaration of Independence?
Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness
Equality, Justice, and Freedom
Education, Healthcare, and Employment
Safety, Security, and Prosperity
Who was the British leader in the Battle of Saratoga?
General John Burgoyne
Major Gates
General Benedict Arnold
General Benjamin Lincoln
What was General Burgoyne's battle plan?
To split up the American troops using the Hudson River
To attack Philadelphia
To hide behind trees and shoot at the British troops
To cut down trees to block the roads
Why did the British Regulars march to Lexington and Concord?
to search for and destroy weapons and munitions
to arrest all the Patriots
to burn the towns as a warning
to practice for a big battle
What event is known as the 'Shot Heard 'Round the World'?
Boston Tea Party
Battle of Lexington and Concord
Boston Massacre
French and Indian War
Who fired the 'Shot Heard 'Round the World'?
Benjamin Franklin
No single person fired the shot; rather, it refers to the start of the American Revolution
John Hancock
George Washington
The British soldiers
How is the 'Shot Heard 'Round the World' remembered in our history?
As the first shot fired in the American Civil War at the Battle of Gettysburg
As the first shot fired in the French and Indian War, prior to the American Revolution
As the first shot fired in the American Revolution at the Battle of Lexington and Concord
As the first shot fired in the Boston Massacre
Which American Revolutionary War hero famously said, "I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country"?
Nathan Hale
Patrick Henry
Paul Revere
John Adams
Which of the following were AMERICAN advantages during the Revolutionary War? (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)
More experienced army
More familiar with the land
Better trained soldiers
More motivation for fighting
Which of the following were BRITISH advantages during the Revolutionary War? (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)
More experienced army
More familiar with the land
Better trained soldiers
More motivation for fighting
Which of the following is a group of citizens who volunteer for military service?
Mercenary
Loyalist
Patriot
Militia
Which of the following is someone who supported the British government during the Revolutionary War?
Mercenary
Loyalist
Patriot
Militia
Which of the following is someone who opposed the British government during the Revolutionary War?
Mercenary
Loyalist
Patriot
Militia
What was the main purpose of writing the Declaration of Independence?
It was an apology for the Boston Tea Party
It was an attempt to make peace with Britain
It was a breakup letter written to King George
It created America's democratic government
This general led the British at Breed's Hill, evacuated Boston, captured New York City and Philadelphia, but failed to destroy the Continental Army.
William Howe
John Burgoyne
Benedict Arnold
Charles Conrwallis
He surrendered a British army at Saratoga in 1777.
John Burgoyne
William Howe
Henry Clinton
Thomas Gage
After many years of fighting he surrendered a British army at Yorktown in 1781, and peace talks to end the American Revolution began soon after.
Charles Cornwallis
Henry Clinton
William Howe
John Burgoyne
This Frenchman served as a Patriot General after arriving in America in 1777. He later witnessed the French Revolution.
the Marquis de Lafayette
Baron von Steuben
King George III
Lord Charles Cornwallis
He served as an ambassador to France and helped secure loans to pay for the revolution. He also served Pennsylvania in the Continental Congress and helped negotiate the Treaty of Paris of 1783 which ended the American Revolution.
Benjamin Franklin
John Adams
Thomas Jefferson
John Hancock
He was the primary author of the Declaration of Independence and served in several political roles during the revolution, including a member of the Continental Congress and governor of Virginia.
Thomas Jefferson
Benjamin Franklin
John Adams
John Hancock
