Key People
Causes
Battles
Important Documents
Mystery
100
Who was commander-in-chief of the Continental Army?
George Washington
100
The French and Indian War began in 1754 between the French and English colonists in North America. The French colony of New France stretched from Canada to the A. Ohio River. B. St. Lawrence River. C. Great Lakes. D. Gulf of Mexico.
A. Ohio River
100
Which of the following battles gave the British hope of winning the American Revolution? A. Battle of Bunker Hill B. Battle of Yorktown C. Battle of Saratoga D. Battle of Camden
D. Battle of Camden
100
King George III issued this to prevent fighting between colonists and the Native Americans. A. Declaration of Independence B. Proclamation of 1763 C. Common Sense D. Treaty of Paris
B. Proclamation of 1763
100
Which two countries fought in the French and Indian War? A. France and Indians B. France and Britain C. Britain and Indians D. America and Britain
B. France and Britain
200
Who was ruler of Britain during the American Revolution?
King George III
200
The Stamp Act placed a tax on which of the following? A. legal documents B. newspapers C. tea D. A and B
D. A and B
200
When Washington led the Continental Army across the Delaware River to launch a surprise attack on the Hessians, this battle was known as the A. Battle of Bunker Hill B. Battle of Delaware C. Battle of Trenton D. Battle of Yorktown
C. Battle of Trenton
200
The Declaration of Independence said, "All men are created equal." What did this mean to the colonists? A. Only certain people should have freedom. B. The people were as important as the king. C. The 13 colonists wanted to remain dependent. D. George Washington was a great leader during the Revolution.
B. The people were as important as the king.
200
What were the effects of the American Revolution? A. more Americans moved west B. A full-time army was established C. Americans could now trade with ANY country D. The United States won independence E. All of the above
E. All of the above
300
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence? A. Thomas Paine B. Benjamin Franklin C. George Washington D. Thomas Jefferson
D. Thomas Jefferson
300
As a result of the Boston Tea Party, Parliament passed what the colonists called the "Intolerable Acts". Which of the following is true about these acts? A. No ships could leave or enter the Boston Harbor until all of the destroyed tea was paid for. B. The colonists could not have town meetings C. The colonists were forced to quarter British soldiers D. All of the above
D. All of the above
300
Which battle was the FIRST battle of the American Revolution? A. Battle of Bunker Hill B. Battle of Yorktown C. Lexington and Concord D. Battle of Trenton
A. Battle of Bunker Hill
300
In 1776, the Continental Congress approved a statement that said governments do not have the right to take away a citizen's "Life, Liberty, and Pursuit of Happiness." What was this called? A. Constitution B. Common Sense C. Articles of Confederation D. Declaration of Independence
D
300
Which of the following was NOT one of the Intolerable Acts? A. taxed lead, paint, glass, paper, tea B. colonists had to quarter British soldiers C. There could be no town meetings D. No ships could leave or enter the Boston Harbor until all of the destroyed tea was paid for
A. taxed lead, paint, glass, paper, tea
400
At the beginning of the American Revolution, Benedict Arnold was a general in the American Army. During the war he switched sides, joining the British army. Which group of people would have thought Benedict Arnold was right to switch sides? A. Patriots B. Quakers C. Loyalists D. Mercenaries
C. Loyalists
400
Which of the following groups disguised themselves and dumped 342 tea chests into the Boston Harbor? A. Mohawk Indians B. British soldiers C. Sons of Liberty D. All of the above
C. Sons of Liberty
400
Why was the Battle of Saratoga the turning point in the American Revolution? You must list at least two of the reasons.
Burgoyne (the British general) surrendered his entire army to American General Horatio Gates. France and other places began helping the Americans by sending food and supplies to soldiers because they felt they may have a chance to defeat the British.
400
10. Which of the following was included in the Treaty of Paris? A. The United States was officially a new country. B. British soldiers were to be removed from American soil. C. British had to pay the Americans whose property had been destroyed in the war. D. All of the above
D. All of the above
400
What was taxed under each of the following: Stamp Act- Sugar Act- Townshend Act-
Stamp Act- legal documents and paper products Sugar Act- molasses and goods coming into the colonies Townshend Act- lead, glass, paper, paint, tea
500
Who wrote a pamphlet called "Common Sense"? A. Benedict Arnold B. Thomas Paine C. Thomas Jefferson D. Benjamin Franklin
B. Thomas Paine
500
Which of the following battles was known as the "shots heard round' the world"? A. Lexington and Concord B. Battle of Bunker Hill C. Battle of Saratoga D. French and Indian War
A. Lexington and Concord
500
How did the Continental Army force the British to surrender at the Battle of Yorktown (the last battle of the American Revolution)?
The French navy took control of Chesapeake Bay, so the British navy could no longer get supplies to the British army or leave the area.
500
What was written in the pamphlet, "Common Sense"? A. The colonies should break away from Britain B. People should rule themselves C. Britain had a right to tax the colonists D. Both A and B
D. Both A and B
500
What holiday honors the birth of a new country, called the United States of America?
Independence Day- July 4
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