Revolutionary War
Important People
Important Documents
Pre-Revolution
100
The Treaty of Paris forced Great Britain to:
A) Make allies with the French.
B) Recognize the colonies as an independent nation.
C) Sell goods to France.
D) Make peace with Spain.
B) Recognize the colonies as an independent nation.
100
During the Revolutionary War, Loyalists wanted to:
A) Join the French.
B) Remain under British control.
C) Bring an end to the war.
D) Form an Independent State.
B) Remain under British control.
100
Thomas Jefferson's basic idea when writing the Declaration of Independence was:
a) To abolish slavery.
b) People should always follow their government.
c) America should start a war with Great Britain.
d) Power to govern comes from the people.
d) Power to govern comes from the people.
100
Much like the Sons of Liberty, the Daughters of Liberty's main purpose was to:
a) Prevent the British from receiving tax money.
b) Prevent the British from living in America.
c) Prevent the British from stealing American goods.
d) Prevent the British from imposing laws on the colonies.
d) Prevent the British from imposing laws on the colonies.
200
What was the turning point in the Revolutionary war?
A) Battle of Saratoga.
B) Battle of Lexington and Concord.
C) Battle of Bunker Hill.
D) Battle of Yorktown.
A) Battle of Saratoga.
200
John Adams had a significant role during the Revolutionary Era. Which answer best describes his role:
A) First president of the United States.
B) Defender of Redcoats during the trial of the Boston Massacre.
C) General of the Continental Army and founder of the militia.
D) Founder of the Sons of Liberty and Secretary of State.
B) Defender of Redcoats during the trial of the Boston Massacre.
200
Which best describes The Proclamation of 1763?
A) Treaty ending the French and Indian War.
B) A tax increase on the colonists.
C) A boundary preventing colonists from settling West of the Appalachian mountains.
D) A declaration of war against Great Britain.
C) A boundary preventing colonists from settling West of the Appalachian mountains.
200
What event does the photo portray?
Boston Tea Party
300
France joined the Revolutionary War after the colonists achieved victory in the:
A) Battle of Bunker Hill.
B) Battle of Yorktown.
C) Battle of Saratoga.
D) Battle of Trenton.
C) Battle of Saratoga.
300
Patriots like Sam Adams and James Otis often marched the streets of Boston chanting:
A) "Give me Liberty or Give me Death."
B) "Don't tread on me."
C) "No taxation without representation."
D) "Luke, I am your Father"
C) "No taxation without representation."
300
All of these are weaknesses of "The Articles of Confederation" except:
A) Weak National Government.
B) Unable to collect taxes.
C) No National Court System.
D) The power to regulate the postal service
D) The power to regulate the postal service
300
To raise revenue, British parliament passed a group of laws raising taxes on the American colonies. Many colonists opposed these laws because:
A) Colonists did not believe in being taxed.
B) Colonists wanted the power to defend themselves.
C) Colonist's wanted representation in government.
D) Colonists did not Parliament.
C) Colonist's wanted representation in government.
400
What was the purpose of George Washington reading Thomas Paine's "The Crisis" to his soldiers?
"These are the times that try mens souls. The summer soldier and sunshine patriot will, in this crisis, shrink from the service of their country".
A) To let them know he is retiring.
B) To let them know France is joining the war.
C) To inspire them to continue fighting.
D) To scare them.
C) To inspire them to continue fighting.
400
The result of Shays Rebellion was a strong focus on:
A) Trade with France.
B) Peace with Great Britain.
C) Creating new laws.
D) Establishing a strong National Government.
D) Establishing a strong National Government.
400
The Second Continental Congress sent the "Olive Branch Petition" to King George III hoping to:
A) To repeal unjust laws.
B) To control violent crimes.
C) To retreat invading troops and prevent a war.
D) To declare war.
C)To prevent a war and make peace.
400
The First Continental Congress was created because Great Britain was:
A) Enslaving colonists.
B) Taking away citizenship from colonists.
C) Taking away religious freedom from the colonists.
D) Passing laws giving them more control over the colonists.
D) Passing laws giving them more control over the colonists.
500
The Declaration of Independence and Revolutionary War had a major impact on other countries by:
A) Persuading them to trade with Great Britain.
B) Inspiring them to fight for their Independence.
C) Opening trade routes within the Americas.
D) Inspired them to create militias of their own.
B) Inspiring them to fight for their Independence.
500
Thomas Paine's biggest contribution during the Revolutionary War was:
A) His military tactics and leadership skills.
B) He was able to convince George Washington to lead the continental army.
C) He wrote pamphlets to motivate soldiers and inspire colonists to fight for their freedom.
D)He convinced King George to surrender.
C) He wrote pamphlets to motivate soldiers and inspire colonists to fight for their freedom.
500
The Virginia plan and New Jersey plan were met with mixed feelings by Congress who instead adopted the:
A) Great Compromise.
B) Missouri Compromise.
C) New York plan.
D) Georgia plan
A) Great Compromise.
500
"The shot heard round the world" refers to the opening shot taken at:
A) The Boston Massacre.
B) Battle of Lexington and Concord.
C) Battle of Saratoga.
D) Battle of Yorktown.
B) Battle of Lexington and Concord.