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8th Grade American Revolution
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Review Quiz on the American Revolution
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1
Why were the colonists angered by the issuance of the Proclamation of 1763?
it limited their freedom to move west
it gave territory in Florida to France
it took too much land from Canada
it prompted raids by Native American Indians
2
Which Patriot helped negotiate the Alliance with France during the Revolutionary War?
Thomas Jefferson
George Washington
John Adams
Benjamin Franklin
3
Following the Battle of Saratoga, which country became allies with the colonists?
Spain
France
Canada
Netherlands
4
This painting depicts which of the following eras?
Civil War Era
Colonial Era
Westward Expansion Era
Revolutionary Era
5
What was the significance of the Treaty of Paris?
recognition of independence from Britain
fishing rights in the Pacific Ocean
closure of all British forts in the west
gave access to Texas
6
Which weather season were the soldiers dealing with in Valley Forge
Fall
Summer
Winter
Spring
7
Who was the commander of the Continental Army?
Henry Know
Benjamin Franklin
Samuel Adams
George Washington
8
In the Declaration of Independence what were some examples of unalienable rights?
Both A & B
Liberty
Life
Equality of men
9
What is guerrilla fighting?
small bands of fighters engaging in surprise attacks/raids
fighting in straight rows
fighting in gorilla suits
fighting the enemy in hot humid climates
10
The following are all grievances listed in the Declaration of Independence
except
?
No trial by jury of peers
Taxation without representation
Warrants needed to enter home
Quartering Act forced colonists to house troops
11
Which of the following groups supported the Declaration of Independence?
Loyalists
Parliament
Redcoats
Patriots
12
One idea in the Declaration is that people have unalienable rights. What does this mean?
They are rights that only British Citizens Recieve
They are rights only for aliens
they are natural rights that the government must take away
natural rights for all humans to have
13
The Stamp Act, Boston Tea Party, and the Intolerable Act were all events that led to
Revolutionary War ending
Declaration of Independence
George Washington elected president
Fundamental Orders of Connecticut
14
What was Molly Ludwig Nickname?
Molly Wig
Molly America
Martha Washington
Molly Pitcher
15
When King George III passed the Stamp Act, it was an attempt to?
to make the colonies richer
regain lost money from the French and Indian War
pay off the Dutch
to help pay for slaves
16
True of False, The Continental Army suffered from supply troubles
False
True
17
Which of the following was a British advantage at the start of the American Revolutionary War?
They had a well trained and equipped army
They were fighting for their rights
They were a long distance from home
They knew the land better than the Americans
18
Which of the following events happen 1st?
Yorktown
Treaty of Paris
Lexington and Concord
Saratoga
19
Common sense attempted to...
stop the tea act
ban British soldiers from colonists houses
make a case for the first president George Washington
make a strong case for American Independence
20
In 1776, Thomas Paine published a popular pamphlet titled...
Common Sense
The Declaration of Independence
The Constitution
The Federalist Papers
21
Who was a famous sea officer during the American Revolution?
Paul Jones John
John Paul Jones
Paul John Jones
John James Jones
22
Who composed the Declaration of Independence?
George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
Benjamin Franklin
John Adams
23
Which of the following groups contributed to the American Revolution by fundraising?
Loyalists
French fighters
Military officers
Patriot Women
24
Why is the Battle of Saratoga important?
23 British Generals Dies there
The Americans Lost that series of battles
It was the turning point of the war for the Americans
It was scorching hot weather during the battle
25
Which country was Marquis de Lafayette from?
England
Spain
Germany
France
26
The main purpose for writing the Declaration of Independence was to......?
states colonists reasons for separating from Great Britain
convince Great Britain to abolish slavery
declare war on Great Britain
force Spain to support the Revolutionary War
27
According to the theory of mercantilism, the principal purpose of the thirteen colonies was to?
provide Great Britian with naval bases
provide Great Britain with military recruits
provide Great Britain workers and manufactured goods
provide Great Britain with raw materials and markets
28
What was one of the reasons that the Americans won the War?
Knew the Land/Motivation
Better Leadership
Better Navy
Both A&B
