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7th Grade American Revolution Practice Test!
7th Grade American Revolution Practice Test!
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1
The author of Common Sense supported American independence because
America was too far from Britain to be easily governed
There was no advantage to being connected to Great Britain
Kings and Queens had no right to rule
All of the above
2
In 1775, Americans tried to patch up their quarrel with Great Britain by
proving they could defeat British forces
warning the king that they would rebel
offering to fight the French in Canada
asking the king to repeal the Intolerable Acts
3
A person who supported American independence was known as a Loyalist
False
True
4
Which American victory was led by Daniel Morgan where he used 2 lines to bring the British in and surround them?
Battle of Trenton
Battle of Long Island
Battle of Cowpens
Battle of Princeton
5
Which of the following was an American advantage at the start of the American Revolution?
Strong desire to defend their own land
Disciplined and well-trained army
Official alliance and support of France
strong navy
6
The battle of Yorktown convinced the British to end the war with the Americans.
False
True
7
Which person is the author of "Common Sense"?
John Locke
Thomas Paine
Thomas Jefferson
Nathan Hale
8
Many slaves joined British forces because
The King had always opposed slavery
Growing numbers of Patriots supported slavery
British officials promised them freedom
Washington was a slave owner
9
Which of the following statements were true of the Declaration of Independence?
it was written by George Washington
it explains the basic rights the nation was founded on
It urges the King to negotiate a peace treaty
it lists the wrongs committed by Britain
10
In the Treaty of Paris of 1783, Americans agreed to
Stay out of an alliance with France
recognize Britain as an independent nation
pay Britain to leave North America
ask states to pay Loyalists for property that they lost
11
The Battle of Saratoga did all of the following EXCEPT
Convince France to sign a treaty with the U.S.
end the British threat to the South
end the British threat to New England
Give the Americans needed encouragement
12
The British regarded the Patriots as
traitors
Peaceful
Loyalists
Green Mountain Boys
13
In the Treaty of Paris in 1783, the British agreed to
Recognize the U.S. as a British colony
allow Americans to have representatives in Parliament
Seek new allies against the U.S.
Recognize the U.S. as a free & independent nation
14
Washington's troops suffered terrible hardships during their winter at
White Plains
Long Island
Valley Forge
Bunker Hill
15
One of the advantages of the British at the onset of the Revolution was their military and resources.
True
False
16
The battle of Saratoga was a British victory.
True
False
17
The battle of Bunker Hill was a major defeat for the Americans and it ruined their sense of hope for the war.
True
False
18
A turning point in the war for the Americans was at
Valley Forge
Saratoga
Bunker Hill
Yorktown
19
Who does the figure with the slingshot represent?
American Patriots
British soldiers
Loyalists
20
Americans wanted an alliance with France because
Americans wanted to be ruled by the king of France
the French spoke the same language as Americans
Americans needed weapons and naval support
All of the above
21
The battle of Yorktown was an American victory.
False
True
22
The battle of Long Island was a huge victory for the Americans.
False
True
23
What conflict is referenced in this cartoon?
Pontiac's War
The Declaration of Independence
The American Revolution
French and Indian War
24
Washington eventually allowed African Americans to serve in the Continental Army because
most Americans opposed slavery
the British were successfully recruiting slaves
he feared a slave rebellion
the laws of the new nation required it
25
Which of the following battles is correctly linked with the region it was fought in?
Saratoga--Middle States
Bunker Hill--New England States
Yorktown--New England states
Princeton--Southern States
26
Which person taught Washington's troops how to march and use bayonets?
John Paul Jones
Friedrich von Steuben
Thomas Jefferson
Nathan Hale
27
The British navy set up a _____ of colonial ports to keep supplies from moving in and out.
ratify
neutral
patriot
Blockade
28
Which of the following battles happened BEFORE the signing of the Declaration?
Brandywine
Bunker Hill
Saratoga
Long Island
29
One of the biggest disadvantages facing the Americans at the onset of war was their poor leadership.
False
True
30
Many African Americans supported the Revolution because they
were forced to fight
could serve in all-black units
believed that it would bring an end to slavery
were paid to fight