The American Revolution

War

100

How did Washington force the British out of Boston? ................................................................................................................................................................ A.Ethan Allen and his men attacked the city B. The Green Mountain Boys captured German mercenaries C.Washington's army constantly raided the British army in Boston D.Washington put cannons on hills above the city

D. Washington put cannons on hills above the city

200

How did the victory at Trenton affect Americans? ......................................................................................................................................................... A. Americans lost hope B. Americans were anxious to end the war C. Americans made it through the winter D. Americans had renewed hope

D. Americans had renewed hope

300

How did the American victory at Saratoga affect the war? ................................................................................................................................................... .A. The British hired more mercenaries B. France became an American ally and joined the war C. The Americans took control of Lake Champlain D. The British took control of the Hudson River

B. France became an American ally and joined the war

400

Which two European groups fought against the British with the Americans? ............................................................................... ..................................................................... A. the Dutch and the Germans B. the Italians and the Swiss C. the French and the Spanish D. the French and the Italians

C. the French and the Spanish

500

What helped Washington defeat the British at Yorktown? ............................................................................... .................................................................... A. capturing British cannons B. French mercenaries C. hiding his troops in homes D. the arrival of the French navy

D. the arrival of the French navy

More War

100

What resulted from the American victory at Yorktown? ............................................................................... .................................................................... A. The American Revolution ended B. The British strengthened their troops C. The Americans were prepared to win another battle D. The British continued to move north

A. The American Revolution ended

200

What is one reason the British decided to march to Lexington? ................................................................................................................................................................ A. to sneak up on sleeping colonists B. to arrest Samuel Adams and John Hancock C. to convince the colonists to stop protesting D. to spy on the colonists and their plans

B. to arrest Samuel Adams and John Hancock

300

Which battle started the American Revolution? ...............................................................................................................................................................A. Battle of Lexington B. Battle of Concord C. Battle of Bunker Hill D. Battle of Breed's Hill

A. Battle of Lexington

400

How did Washington's victory at Saratoga affect the war? ............................................................................................................................................................... A. It ended the war B. Slaves were recognized C. More women chose to help D. It was the war's turning point

D. It was the war's turning point

500

What was the importance of the Battle at Yorktown? ..................................................................................................................................................... A. It was the last major battle of the American Revolution B. It was the turning point in the war C. It was the first in a series of difficult battles D. It was the last major battle won by the British

A. It was the last major battle of the American Revolution

People

100

What was Prince Hall known for?................................. ................................................................. A. During the war he fought for the British B. During the war he led the struggle to end slavery C. He gave his life at Bunker Hill D. He helped move the cannons

B. During the war he led the struggle to end slavery

200

Which of the following describes how Von Stuben helped the Continental Army? ...................................................................................................................................................... A. He trained the soldiers B. He was a spy C. He knew how to build a fort D. He taught all the soldiers to speak German

A. He trained the soldiers

300

Which of the following BEST describes George Rogers Clark and John Paul Jones? ..................................................................................................................................................... A. They worked hard but surrendered at the end B. They were determined to win C. They won, but it was not much of a challenge D. They won with the help of other nations

B. They were determined to win

400

Who was famous for his brave speeches in defense of colonists' rights? ............................................................................... ................................................................... A. Christopher Gadsden B. Samuel Adams C. Benjamin Franklin D. Patrick Henry

D. Patrick Henry

500

Who warned people in Lexington and concord of the British attack? .................................................................... ................................................................................ A. John Hancock B. Patrick Henry C. Paul Revere D. George Washington

C. Paul Revere

Important Documents

100

Why was Paine's Common Sense pamphlet convincing to many people? .................................................................. ................................................................................ A. It was a legal document B. It proposed a peaceful solution C. It was easy to understand D. It predicted defeat of the Americans.

C. It was easy to understand

200

Which of the following resulted from Paine's Common Sense pamphlet? ................................................................... ................................................................................ A. Congress sent the Olive Branch Petition to King George III B. John Hancock presided over the Second Continental Congress C. The Declaration of Independence was drafted D. George Washington took command of the Continental Army.

C. The Declaration of Independence was drafted

300

Which of the following is the main argument in the declaration of Independence? ............................................................................... ................................................................... A. People have the right to choose who will be their leader B. People are born with rights that cannot be taken away C. People have the right to choose to be independent or not D. All people have the same rights

B. People are born with rights that cannot be taken away

400

What does the Declaration of Independence say about Britain? ..................................................................................................................................................... A. Parliament is in control B. Parliament has no vote C. The king has no authority D. the king abused his power

D. the king abused his power

500

Why was signing the Declaration of Independence a dangerous act? ............................................................................... ..................................................................... A. There was a chance not many people would sign B. It was an agreement with King George III C. Those who signed belonged to no country D. Britain viewed those who signed as traitors

D. Britain viewed those who signed as traitors

Misc.

100

Which of the following was NOT a decision made by the Second Continental Congress? .................................................................. ................................................................................ A. declaring defeat B. electing an army commander C. declaring independence D. forming an army

A. declaring defeat

200

What roll did African American Patriots play in the war? .................................................................................................................................................... A. They struggled to end slavery B. They did not defend forts C. They fought in almost every battle of the war D. As slaves, they were not allowed to fight

C. They fought in almost every battle of the war

300

What group successfully discouraged the stamp agents from enforcing the Stamp Act? .................................................................. ................................................................................ A. Sons of Liberty B. New Yorkers C. Parliament D. Daughters of Liberty

A. Sons of Liberty

400

What group was dedicated to spreading news more quickly among the colonies? .................................................................. ................................................................................ A. Loyalists B. Committee of Correspondence C. Patriots D. Continental Congress

B. Committee of Correspondence

500

Which of the following BEST describes the purpose of the Intolerable Acts? .............................................................. ................................................................................ A.British punished colonists for the Boston Massacre B. Colonists punished for leaving Britain C. British punished for taxing the colonies D. British punish colonists for the Boston Tea Party

D. British punish colonists for the Boston Tea Party