5th Grade American Revolution Unit Test

Which act made colonists provide British soldiers with food, transportation, and housing?

The opening battle of the War at Lexington, Massachusetts became known as

The group of leaders who helped establish the new American nation are called the

Washington’s troops crossed the Delaware & surprised mercenaries celebrating Christmas. His password was

What did Paul Revere yell when he rode to warn the colonists about the British?

Who was the oldest man to sign the Declaration of Independence?

Signing the Declaration was an act of ________ & the punishment was death by hanging.

Which act said colonists had to pay a tax on printed papers, newspapers, pamphlets, marriage licenses, & playing cards?

Who said, “Give me liberty or give me death.”?

What was an idea that was in the Declaration of Independence?

What did many colonists due to protest taxes on items?

What tune did the British play as they surrendered?

How old was Benjamin Franklin when he signed the Declaration of Independence?

Whose signature was the largest on the Declaration of Independence?

Who was the King of England during the American Revolution?

The colonists called the British troops __________ because of their red coats.

The colonists called the laws that were passed to punish them after the Boston Tea Party the

_______________ were people who were trained and ready to fight at any moment.

Colonists who wanted a free America were known as

What did the treaty that ended the American Revolution say?

What event did Paul Revere do an engraving of to stir up sentiment for the Patriots?

Which treaty ended the American Revolution?

Sons of Liberty dressed as Mohawk Indians, went on British ships & dumped tea in the Boston Harbor. This was

Which battle was the turning point in the Revolution?

Washington’s troops spent a bitterly cold winter at

Who was the main writer of the Declaration of Independence?

Which battle did General Cornwallis surrender to Washington at?

Where is National Archives located?

What is the name of the building where the Declaration of Independence is on display at?

Three rights the Declarations says cannot be taken away are

What became the rallying cry of the Patriots because they had no one to represent them in Parliament?

What was the name of the booklet by Thomas Paine which persuaded American colonists to want independence?

Why was it hard for the British to replace troops and supplies?

Which woman is not from the American Revolution.

What was the purpose of the Declaration of Independence?

Who won the American Revolution?

Colonists who remained loyal to England were known as

What did the Proclamation of 1763 state?

What did Samuel Adams teach his dog to do to the British troops?

Which document announced that Americans were breaking away from Great Britain? Hint: it was a breakup letter

When was the final version of the Declaration of Independence approved? (Month, date, and year)

The British went deeply into debt due to what event?