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- 1. Multiple Choice
Which action is an example of a boycott?
refusing to buy products
taking turns while playing a game
accepting the cultural differences of people
displaying the flag on a holiday
- 2. Multiple ChoiceWhat was the main reason people from England chose to move to the ColoniesThey wanted to move for funThey wanted religious freedomThere was more tea in the ColoniesThey wanted the higher paying jobs that were there
- 3. Multiple ChoiceWhy did fighting break out at Lexington and Concord in April 1775?Minutemen attacked a British fort.Colonists refused to let British troops stay in their homes.British troops tried to seize colonists' arms and ammunition.British troops tried to break up a meeting in the Old North Church.
- 4. Multiple Choice
What started the Revolutionary war?
Colonists throwing snowballs at the British soldiers
The colonists were mad at the British
Milita exchanged shots with the British at Lexington and Concord ( the shot heard around the world )
The British shot at the colonists first because they where mad at the colonists
- 5. Multiple Choice
What were the four main battles in the Revolutionary war?
Lexington and Concord,Bunker hill, Saratoga, Yorktown
Lexington and Concord, War of 1812, Creek war, Yorktown
Bunker hill, Seminole war, WWI, Saratoga
Saratoga, Bunker hill, War of 1812,Yorktown
- 6. Multiple ChoiceWhat name was given to American colonists who sided with Great Britain during the American Revolution?LoyalistPatriotRebelAmerican
- 7. Multiple ChoiceWhat was the purpose of The Declaration of Independence?To say the colonies were independent from Great BritainTo declare warTo ask for help paying taxes on tea
- 8. Multiple Choice
Who won in the Battle of Yorktown?
Colonists and French
British
- 9. Multiple ChoiceThe leader of England wasGeorge IIIJohn HancockGeorge WashingtonBenjamin Franklin
- 10. Multiple ChoicePlace these events in the correct order:
A. Battle of Yorktown
B. Battle of Lexington and Concord
C. Battle of SaratogaC, B, AB, C, AB, A, CA, B, C - 11. Multiple Choice
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?John AdamsGeorge WashingtonThomas PaineThomas Jefferson - 12. Multiple ChoiceWhat effect did taxation have on the colonies?The colonies became more divided.The colonies started to unite Americans.The colonies decided to pay extra money to Britain.Most colonists decided to return to England.
- 13. Multiple ChoiceHow did the Boston Tea Party express the views of many colonists?It showed that many colonists did not like tea?It showed that many colonists supported the Mohawk Indians.It showed that the colonists strongly protested the tea tax.It showed that the tea would remain in Boston.
- 14. Multiple ChoiceWho was a Patriot?A colonists who wanted to be free, or independent of Great Britain.A British soldierA colonist who agreed with King George and Parliament.A Hessian mercenary
- 15. Multiple ChoiceHow did Washington's victory at Saratoga affect the war?It ended the war.Slaves were freed.More women chose to help the war effort.It is considered the turning point of the war.
- 16. Multiple Choice
To take something back.
return
repeal
replace
repeat
- 17. Multiple Choice
Commander of the Continental Army, and our first President.
Thomas Jefferson
George Washington
Samuel Adams
John Adams
- 18. Multiple Choice
Britain started taxing the colonists after which war?
French & Indian
American Revolution
Civil War
WWII
- 19. Multiple Choice
Untrained Soldier.
red coat
lobster back
minutemen
militia
- 20. Multiple ChoiceWhich treaty ended the Revolutionary War?Treaty of New YorkTreaty of ParisTreaty of WashingtonTreaty of Congress
- 21. Multiple ChoiceWhat was the motivation for privateers to aid in the war effort?a desire for profit and patriotismthe freedom to attack merchant's shipscontrol of the Atlantic trade routesall of the above
- 22. Multiple ChoiceThe Declaration of Independence was approved at which event?First Continental CongressParliamentSecond Continental CongressThird Continental Congress
- 23. Multiple ChoiceWhich event happened first?British surrender at YorktownBattle of Lexington and ConcordBoston MassacreTreaty of Paris is signed
- 24. Multiple ChoiceWhich event happened last?Treaty of Paris is signedBattle of Lexington and ConcordBoston MassacreBritish surrender at Yorktown
- 25. Multiple Choice
Cause: The Sugar Act- What are two effects
Colonists boycott British goods
Colonists must pay taxes on molasses and sugar products
Britain closes Boston Harbor until colonists pay for tea
Massachusetts government is replaced with British controlled government
- 26. Multiple Choice
Cause: Proclamation of 1763- What are two effects
Colonists could not settle west of Appalachian Mountains
Colonists were furious because they did not like being told where to settle
Colonists gain independence from Great Britain
The United States gained land west of Appalachian Mountains to Mississippi River
- 27. Multiple Choice
What is a protest?
Expressing objection or disapproval
A cruel and unreasonable leader
Something that shows limits or a limiting line
A complaint against an unjust or unfair act
Assigning of quarters or lodging (a place to sleep or live)
- 28. Multiple Choice
What is a tyrant?
Expressing objection or disapproval
A cruel and unreasonable leader
Something that shows limits or a limiting line
A complaint against an unjust or unfair act
Assigning of quarters or lodging (a place to sleep or live)
- 29. Multiple Choice
What is a grievance?
Expressing objection or disapproval
A cruel and unreasonable leader
Something that shows limits or a limiting line
A complaint against an unjust or unfair act
Assigning of quarters or lodging (a place to sleep or live)
- 30. Multiple Choice
Which items are included in the Declaration of Independence?
Governments are created to protect rights of citizens
All people are born with certain basic rights
A list of grievances that King George III committed
A government had the right to tax people without their consent
A list of taxes that the new nation would charge citizens
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