101 Questions
Who led the American colonies in the French and Indian War?
George Washington
What was the name of the plan suggested by Benjamin Franklin to unite the American colonies?
The Albany Plan of Union
What was the name of the treaty that marked the end of France as a power in North America?
The Treaty of Paris of 1763
What did the Treaty of Paris of 1763 give to Great Britain?
Canada and most of its lands east of the Mississippi River
During Pontiac's War, the Native American alliance led by Pontiac was successful in capturing important British strongholds in the Great Lakes region.
False
The Proclamation of 1763 declared that the Appalachian Mountains were the permanent western boundary of the colonies.
False
The Sugar Act imposed taxes only on sugar and molasses.
False
The Writs of Assistance allowed British soldiers to search colonial homes and businesses for smuggled goods with specific evidence or justification.
False
Who were seen as the principal leaders of the rebellion by the British?
John Hancock and Samuel Adams
Who instructed Paul Revere to ride to Lexington, Massachusetts, to warn Samuel Adams and John Hancock?
Dr. Joseph Warren
What signals did Paul Revere use to communicate that British troops were marching to arrest Samuel Adams and John Hancock?
Two lanterns hung in the belltower of Christ Church
What was the outcome of the Battle of Lexington and Concord?
The British retreated after a fight at Concord's North Bridge
Which event led to the passage of the Coercive Acts?
The Boston Tea Party
What was the purpose of the Committee of Correspondence?
To keep other colonies informed
What did the colonists hope to achieve by boycotting tea?
Force the British to repeal the Tea Act
What was the purpose of the First Continental Congress?
To discuss grievances and plan a course of action
Which act was passed by the British Parliament after repealing the Stamp Act, stating that all future taxes were considered legal and binding?
The Declaratory Act
What was the purpose of the Townshend Acts?
To establish greater British control over the colonies
What event is considered a major event on the road to revolution and inflamed hostilities among the colonists?
The Boston Massacre
What term is used to describe something that is not completely truthful and is used to make people see things from a certain point of view?
Propaganda
Who were the three key groups of people who fought in the French and Indian War?
The French, the British, and the Native Americans
What was the main cause of the conflict between France and Britain in the New World?
Disputed land claims
Why did the French have an advantage in gaining Native American allies?
They were only interested in trading for furs, not taking over the land
Who did the British manage to pressure into joining forces with them, upsetting the balance of power?
The Iroquois Confederacy
Which hills did the American forces secretly move their troops onto in preparation for battle?
Bunker and Breeds Hill
What advantage did the British hope to gain by taking over the hills around Boston?
Strategic access to the harbor
What did the Americans do during the night before the battle?
Built up fortifications
How did the British react when they realized that the Americans had occupied the hills?
They launched a surprise attack
Who ultimately gained control of the hill during the battle?
The British
What was the outcome for the British after gaining control of the hill?
They suffered heavy casualties
Which two hills did the American forces secretly move their troops onto?
Bunker Hill and Breeds Hill
What advantage did the British hope to gain by taking over the hills around Boston?
Tactical advantage
How did the American forces learn about the British plan?
Through intercepted communication
What did the American forces do during the night before the battle?
Built up fortifications
What was the outcome of the battle?
Both sides suffered heavy casualties
Where were the hills located?
Outside Boston in Charlestown, Massachusetts
Match the following actions to the correct party during the battle:
American forces = Built up fortifications during the night British forces = Won the battle but with great costs
Match the following locations with their associated actions:
Bunker Hill = Occupied by American forces in preparation for battle Breeds Hill = Occupied by American forces in preparation for battle Boston = City near where the hills are located Charlestown, Massachusetts = Town where the hills are located
Match the following events with their correct sequence:
1st = Americans learned about British's plan 2nd = Americans moved troops onto Bunker and Breeds Hill 3rd = Americans built up fortifications during the night 4th = British attacked the hills
Match the following elements with their descriptions:
Bunker Hill = One of the hills occupied by the American forces British forces = Attacked the hills after realizing American occupation American forces = Built fortifications in preparation for battle Breeds Hill = One of the hills occupied by the American forces
Match the following actions with their outcomes:
British attacking the hills = British won but with great costs Americans moving troops onto hills = Prepared for battle against the British Americans building fortifications = Prepared for British attack British planning to take over hills = Led to the American forces occupying the hills first
During the night, the American forces secretly moved their troops onto ______ and Breeds Hill
Bunker
The British attacked the American forces on ______ Hill
Breed's
The American forces built up ______ during the night
fortifications
The British gained control of the ______
hill
The British realized what had happened the ______ day
next
The American forces learned that the British were planning on taking over the ______ around Boston
hills
The American forces prepared for ______
battle
The American forces moved their troops onto two ______ hills
unoccupied
The British attacked after realizing ______ had happened
what
The British gained the hill, but their ______ were great
costs
The American forces learned about the British plan to take over the hills around Boston.
True
The Americans moved their troops onto Bunker and Breeds Hill during the day.
False
The British attacked the American forces on Bunker and Breeds Hill.
True
The British successfully gained control of the hills.
True
The costs for the British during the battle were minimal.
False
The hills where the American forces secretly moved their troops were unoccupied.
True
The American forces built up fortifications during the day.
False
Paul Revere used signals to communicate that British troops were marching to arrest Samuel Adams and John Hancock.
True
The British considered Samuel Adams and John Hancock as the principal leaders of the rebellion.
True
The American forces learned about the British plan through spies.
False
True or false: The British navy prevented supplies and reinforcements from reaching the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War?
True
True or false: John Paul Jones was a hero of the British navy during the American Revolution?
False
True or false: The Patriots used guerrilla warfare tactics against the British in the South during the Revolutionary War?
True
True or false: The loyalists believed that the unfair taxes and regulations were a good reason for rebellion.
False
True or false: Thomas Paine's pamphlet, Common Sense, called for complete independence from Britain.
True
True or false: The second Continental Congress had to decide whether the colonies would declare themselves an independent nation.
True
True or false: The Patriots successfully forced the British to retreat from North Carolina and gain support for independence from Southerners who wanted to see the war end.
True
True or false: Nathaniel Greene split the army in two, sending one section to South Carolina and the other half joining Marion and his guerrilla wars.
True
True or false: The Patriots won the Battle of Yorktown with the help of the French, which convinced the British that the war was too costly to pursue.
True
True or false: The American congress ratified a preliminary treaty in April of 1783, but it was officially finalized and approved by all in September.
True
Match the following events to their locations:
Patriots forcing the British to retreat = North Carolina Guilford Courthouse battle = North Carolina British retreat after suffering many losses = Yorktown, Virginia Cornwallis' surrender = Yorktown
Match the following persons with their actions:
Nathaniel Greene = Split the army in two George Washington = Made plans to attack the British at Yorktown Cornwallis = Surrendered at the Battle of Yorktown Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, and John Jay = Represented the United States in Paris
Match the following events with their dates:
Cornwallis' surrender = October 19th Ratification of a preliminary treaty by the American congress = April 1783 Finalization of the treaty = September 1783
Match the following events with their outcomes:
Patriot victory at Yorktown = Convinced the British that the war was too costly to pursue Signing of the treaty = Britain recognized the United States as an independent nation British retreat to Yorktown, Virginia = Cornwallis found his army trapped
Match the following actions with the people involved:
Splitting the army in two = Nathaniel Greene Planning an attack on British at Yorktown = General George Washington Trapping Cornwallis' army = Patriots with the help of French warships Representing the United States in Paris = Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, and John Jay
Who split the army in two during the Revolutionary War?
Nathaniel Greene
Where did the Patriots and Cornwallis fight in North Carolina?
Guilford Courthouse
Which country provided help to the Patriots with warships?
France
When did Cornwallis surrender to the Patriots at Yorktown?
October 19th
Who represented the United States in the treaty negotiations with Britain?
Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, and John Jay
When was the preliminary treaty ratified by the American congress?
April 1783
What did the Patriot victory at Yorktown convince the British?
The war was too costly to pursue
Who did the British recognize as an independent nation after the Battle of Yorktown?
The United States
What was the final outcome of the Treaty of Paris in 1783?
Recognition of the United States as an independent nation
Who prepared the draft of the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
Who did the Patriots lack support from during the Revolutionary War?
Loyalists
What prevented supplies and reinforcements from reaching the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War?
The British navy
Who was the hero of the colonial navy during the American Revolution?
John Paul Jones
What strategy did the British decide to change to in 1778?
Southern strategy
Who was one of the most successful guerrilla leaders during the Revolutionary War?
Francis Marion
Who was in command of the British army during the southern campaign of the Revolutionary War?
Charles Cornwallis
Who was the British leader who won many victories but struggled to control the areas they just conquered?
Charles Cornwallis
Who wrote the pamphlet called Common Sense that motivated Americans to fight for their independence from Britain?
Thomas Paine
What did Thomas Paine argue in his pamphlet Common Sense?
That it was simply common sense to stop following King George III
What decision did the American colonists have to make during the Revolutionary War?
Whether to remain loyal to Britain or become a Patriot
What was the purpose of Thomas Paine's pamphlet Common Sense?
To argue for complete independence from Britain
What group of people did not consider the unfair taxes and regulations a good reason for rebellion?
Loyalists
What did some loyalists fear about the American colonists' chances of winning a war with Britain?
They feared that the British had superior military power
What did Thomas Paine's pamphlet Common Sense inspire thousands of Americans to do?
To fight for their independence from Britain
What did the American colonists have to decide during the Revolutionary War?
Whether to declare themselves an independent nation or remain under British rule
Test your knowledge of the American Revolution by taking this quiz on Paul Revere's famous ride. Learn about the events leading up to the ride and the important figures involved, such as Samuel Adams and John Hancock. Challenge yourself to answer questions about the significance and impact of this pivotal moment in history.
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