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a quiz to review the causes and early events of the #American Revolution - 5th grade.
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1
The Stamp Act taxed all forms of written documents, including playing cards.
True
False
2
First gunfire was at Lexington when the British fought Minutemen. Why were they called that?
Because it took a minute to load their muskets.
Because they were ready to fight at a minutes notice
Because it took a minute to kiss their wives goodbye.
3
After protests by colonists, the Stamp Act was repealed (called off) by the British.
True
False
4
Did the 2nd Continental Congress take place before, during, or after the war?
During
Before
After
5
The Battle of Concord was the first major battle. Who retreated?
The British Redcoats
The Sons of Liberty
The Colonial militias
6
During the 1st Continental Congress, a resolution was passed for colonies to create militias.
True
False
7
What group, led by Samuel Adams, was responsible for the Boston Tea Party?
The Hessians
The Committees of Correspondence
The Loyalists
The Sons of Liberty
8
The night before war started, who was the famous rider that warned the British were coming?
John Hancock
Patrick Henry
Paul Revere
Samuel Adams
9
Who wrote the first draft of Declaration of Independence?
Benjamin Franklin
John Adams
Thomas Jefferson
10
Did the 1st Continental Congress occur before, during, or after the war?
Before
After
During
11
At 2nd Continental Congress, George Washington is unanimously chosen to lead Continental Army.
False
True
12
At 2nd Continental Congress, how many colonies signed the Declaration of Independence?
13 colonies
11 colonies
9 colonies
13
What phrase best describes the colonists' problem with the Stamp Act?
Taxation Without Representation
Give me liberty, or give me death
I regret, I have but one life to give my country
14
The British wanted the colonists' to pay taxes to raise money to pay for which war?
The American Revolution
The Civil War
The French and Indian War
15
Did George Washington become America's first president before, during, or after the war?
Before
During
After
16
In the Declaration of Independence, Americans have an unalienable right to what things?
A chicken in every pot for Sunday dinner
Land, animals and a job
Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness
Secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and posterity
17
What acts were passed by the British to punish the city of Boston after the Tea Party?
The Stamp Act
The Pretty Darn Awful Acts
The Intolerable (Coercive) Acts
The Quartering Act
18
Did the Boston Tea Party occur before the war, during the war, or after the war?
During the War
Before the war
After the War
19
At the 1st Continental Congress, it was decided war was the only solution for independence.
True (they declared war)
False (a peaceful resolution was desired)
20
The Boston Tea Party was a protest against a tax on what?
Stamps
Silver Teapots
Tea
