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American Revolution Test
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1
Patrick Henry said, " I know not what course others may take; but, as for me, give me liberty or give me death!"
True
False
2
What caused the Boston Tea Party?
The British no longer wanted to sell the colonists tea.
Colonists were angry with the Mohawk Indians.
Colonists were unhappy about boycotting tea.
Colonists were angry about paying taxes on tea.
3
Paul Revere created the famous engraving of the Boston Massacre.
True
False
4
Samuel Adams was an express rider.
True
False
5
A volunteer army
repeal
traitor
militia
tariff
6
Thomas Jefferson was chosen to write the Declaration of Independence.
False
True
7
A tax on goods that are imported or exported.
Tories
Patriots
tariff
traitor
8
During his famous ride, Paul Revere had help from...
neither a or b
both a and b
Jack Piper
William Dawes
9
To revoke or cancel a law or act.
minutemen
repeal
militia
Patriots
10
What effect did the pamphlet "Common Sense" have on the Colonists?
It caused many colonists to become Patriots.
It caused many Patriots to question their beliefs.
It caused Colonists to cry, "No taxation without representation!"
It caused colonists to demand a new British king.
11
Which of the following helped the Americans win the American Revolution?
They had support from other countries.
They were fighting alongside friends and comrades.
They had competent military leaders.
All of the Above.
12
Why did the British Parliament pass the Stamp Act?
Britain needed a way to tax the colonists.
The colonists were refusing to pay import taxes.
King George III gelt the colonisits were getting close to rebellion.
Printed materials were very cheap in the colonies.
13
Colonists soldiers who could be ready for battle at a minute's notice.
tariff
Parliament
minutemen
traitor
14
Those who remained loyal to Britain.
tariffs
boycott
Loyalists
traitors
15
Nathaniel Greene and Charles Cornwallis were both generals in the Continental Army.
True
False
16
What caused the Boston Massacre?
Colonists organized a boycott of British goods.
Colonists provoked British soldiers & soldiers panicked. Shots were fired.
British were upset about being stationed in Boston.
Colonists chanted, "No taxation without representation!"
17
Benedict Arnold is known for being a traitor.
False
True
18
How did the Colonists react to the Townsend Acts?
They wrote letters to King George III.
They arranged a boycott of British goods.
They organized the Green Mountain Boys.
They made fun of stamp agents.
19
Where did the "Shot Heard Round the World" take place?
Yorktown
Philadelphia
Boston
Lexington
20
Abigail Adams was a strong advocate of women's rights.
True
False
21
What secret group was formed to protect the colonists from unfair British taxation?
The Sons of Liberty
The Express Riders
The Green Mountain Boys
The Continental Army
22
Those who opposed British rule.
boycott
militia
Patriots
Parliament
23
To punish a business, country, or organization by refusing to purchase goods or services.
boycott
mercenary
tariff
minutemen
24
The Intolerable Acts included all of the following EXCEPT...
Colonists were forced to feed and house British soldiers.
The Port of Boston was closed.
Thomas Gage was stationed in the colonies.
Colonists were required to register with tax agents.
25
Which countries provided aid and supplies to the Colonists in the war?
Portugal and Spain
France and Spain
Canada and Mexico
Ireland and France
26
A person who betrays his friend or his country.
tariff
traitor
repeal
mercenary
27
The Stamp Act imposed taxes on
playing cards
all of the above
documents
newspapers
28
A professional soldier paid to fight for another country.
Parliament
militia
traitor
mercenary
29
Which battle took place before the Declaration of Independence was approved?
The Battle of Yorktown
The Battle of Charleston
The Battle of Saratoga
The Battle of Bunker Hill
30
Which of the following was intended to punish colonists for their rebellion?
The Townsend Acts
The Intolerable Acts
The Sugar Acts
The Stamp Act
31
How did King George III react to the Olive Branch Petition?
He wrote a long letter to the colonists in response.
He refused to read it.
He declared that the colonists would have to fight for their independence.
He ordered his generals to arrest several key Patriots.
32
Which of the following was NOT an advantage for the British during the war?
They had home turf advantage.
They had veteran soldiers with war experience.
They had a large and well organized army.
They had the support of many Native Americans.
33
King George III was a Patriot.
True
False
34
Britain's legislature, or law-making assembly.
governement
boycott
militia
Parliament
35
What group opposed the American Revolution because of their religious beliefs?
Patriots
Quakers
The Sons of Liberty
Loyalists
36
Friedrich von Steuben and Marquis de Lafayette were both from other countries and helped the Patriots win the war.
False
True
37
John Hancock wrote "Common Sense"
True
False
