Revolutionary Era Test - A Unit 4 Lesson 7 PDF

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This is a Revolutionary Era Test. It includes multiple choice questions about the American Revolution. Topics covered include the colonists' dissatisfaction with British policies and actions of key figures in this period. Keywords include American Revolution, history, US history, Revolutionary War.

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11/1/24, 11:02 AM A - UNIT 4 LESSON 7 - REVOLUTIONARY ERA TEST 1 of 1 Q1 Use the excerpt to answer...

11/1/24, 11:02 AM A - UNIT 4 LESSON 7 - REVOLUTIONARY ERA TEST 1 of 1 Q1 Use the excerpt to answer the question. A government of our own is our natural right: And when a man seriously reflects on the precariousness of human affairs, he will become convinced, that it is infinitely wiser and safer, to form a constitution of our own in a cool deliberate manner, while we have it in our power, than to trust such an interesting event to time and chance. — Thomas Paine, Common Sense What effect do you think these words had on the American colonists? (1 point) They most likely strengthened the colonists’ desire to act on their wish to separate from Britain. They most likely increased colonial acts of civil disobedience by confirming their validity They most likely encouraged the Framers to meet and write the U.S. Constitution at the Continental Congress. They most likely inspired fear in the Loyalists of the Patriots Q2 What significant effect did the Treaty of Paris, signed after the French and Indian War, have on France? (1 point) France had to allow the British to claim and settle the Ohio Valley. France had to withdraw to its empire in Central and South America. France had lost most of its territory and power in North America. France lost its claim to the entire Florida territory. Q3 Which of the following excerpts is a grievance of the American colonists that was included i the Declaration of Independence? (1 point) https://www.connexus.com/assessments/elm.aspx?idAssessment=3118988&idWebuser=5899515&idSection=2003768&close=true&popup=true 1/9 11/1/24, 11:02 AM A - UNIT 4 LESSON 7 - REVOLUTIONARY ERA TEST “Such has been the patient sufferance of these Colonies; and such is now the necessity which constrains them to alter their former Systems of Government.” “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness." “We, therefore, the Representatives of the United States of America... solemnly publish and declare, That these United Colonies are, and of Right ought to be Free and Independent States....” “He has dissolved Representative Houses repeatedly, for opposing with manly firmness his invasions on the rights of the people.” Q4 Use the excerpt to answer the question.... I long to hear that you have declared an independency—and by the way in the new Code of Laws which I suppose it will be necessary for you to make I desire you would Remember the Ladies and be more generous and favorable to them than your ancestors.... If particular care and attention is not paid to the Ladies we are determined to foment [incite; instigate] a Rebellion, and w not hold ourselves bound by any Laws in which we have no voice, or Representation.... —Abigail Adams, letter to John Adams How does Abigail Adams use the ideas of the patriots to support her cause? (1 point) by declaring women to be independent from and having the same rights as men by insisting that history has always been unfair to women by claiming that women have the right to rebel if they do not have a voice in government by comparing the existing British laws with the laws that the patriots feel need to be established Q5 What motivated most African American soldiers to fight in the Revolutionary War with the Patriots? (1 point) the desire to achieve military ranks the fear of what would happen if they did not fight in the war the hope that the war would also bring an end to slavery the need to protect their family and the families of their masters Q6 https://www.connexus.com/assessments/elm.aspx?idAssessment=3118988&idWebuser=5899515&idSection=2003768&close=true&popup=true 2/9 11/1/24, 11:02 AM A - UNIT 4 LESSON 7 - REVOLUTIONARY ERA TEST The excerpt above reflects the dissatisfaction of American colonists with the- (1 point) economic consequences of the Great Awakening political debates that took place at the Albany Convention interference of Great Britain in the slave trade economic policies imposed by Great Britain following the French and Indian War Q7 Which statement correctly contrasts Mary Ludwig Hays’ contributions during the Revolution to those of Betsy Ross? (1 point) Hays took charge of her husband's farm and Ross tended to wounded soldiers. Hays made guns and cannons and Ross helped on the home front. Hays was killed in battle and Ross pushed for equal rights for women Hays operated a cannon in battle and Ross made the American flag. Q8 In the excerpt above, the authors of the Virginia Declaration of Rights are describing rights they consider- (1 point) protected under religious doctrine natural and possessed at birth https://www.connexus.com/assessments/elm.aspx?idAssessment=3118988&idWebuser=5899515&idSection=2003768&close=true&popup=true 3/9 11/1/24, 11:02 AM A - UNIT 4 LESSON 7 - REVOLUTIONARY ERA TEST granted to citizens by their government defined by the courts Q9 Use the image to answer the question. What impact do you think seeing this image would have on the American colonists? (1 point) By confirming the repressive actions of the British government, the engraving would increase the desire to rebel against it By confirming the strength of the British forces, the engraving would increase support for the British government. By confirming the reaction the British would have to an uprising, the engraving would reduce the colonists’ desire to take action. By confirming the rumors of illegal actions taken by Bostonians, the engraving would weaken the rebel’s cause. Q10 Which statement best explains the why this resolution was adopted? (1 point) https://www.connexus.com/assessments/elm.aspx?idAssessment=3118988&idWebuser=5899515&idSection=2003768&close=true&popup=true 4/9 11/1/24, 11:02 AM A - UNIT 4 LESSON 7 - REVOLUTIONARY ERA TEST Colonists were upset by the punishment imposed after the Boston Tea party Colonists were opposed to colonial laws being created only by Parliament Colonists wanted to expand powers given to governors appointed by King George III Colonist created this in order to address the causes of the Boston Massacre Q11 How did the French respond when the colonies defeated the British at Saratoga in the Revolutionary War? (1 point) They withdrew their support of the British. They formed an alliance with Germany to attack the British. They were encouraged to support the patriot effort. They supported the British in their efforts to control the colonies. Q12 Use the excerpt to answer the question. In an effort to rally the nation in the midst of war, and attract popular support for itself, Congress addressed the inhabitants of the United States, reminding them of the cruelties they had suffered at the hands of the British, and warning them that more such treatment would result from a reunion with Britain. Because people regularly gathered at places of worship, Congress distributed the address to "churches and chapels and other places of religious worship" with the request that ministers read it aloud to their congregation immediately after divine service. Written by Congressman Gouverneur Morris, the address was sent throughout the states, and 50 copies were given to General Washington, to disperse throughout the army. —Library of Congress, American Memory Collection Why did Congress feel the need to boost American morale by releasing this address in early 1778? (1 point) American army had given up and began to side with the British. Congress used the address as a way to trick the British. Congress hoped people would donate much needed supplies. Americans were beginning to lose hope of winning their independence. Q13 https://www.connexus.com/assessments/elm.aspx?idAssessment=3118988&idWebuser=5899515&idSection=2003768&close=true&popup=true 5/9 11/1/24, 11:02 AM A - UNIT 4 LESSON 7 - REVOLUTIONARY ERA TEST Which of the following best describes how the Intolerable Acts affected the American colonies? (1 point) The acts caused the colonies to boycott tea, leading to the Boston Tea Party The acts caused the colonies to unify against the British government. The acts caused the colonies to unify against Boston. The acts caused the colonies to declare war against the British government. Q14 What was the mistake British General Charles Cornwallis made that ultimately caused his defeat? (1 point) He retreated to Yorktown where he was trapped. He failed to listen to Benedict Arnold who informed him of key information about the Americans He miscalculated the strength of the Continental Army in Charlottesville, VA He failed to cut off supply routes to the Carolinas. Q15 What impact did the capture of Fort Ticonderoga have on the American soldiers? (1 point) The Americans lost the Battle of Bunker Hill because of the number of cannons the British had acquired from the fort. The Americans were able to use the fort’s cannons to destroy the Spanish ships that supported the British army. The British delayed American troops from joining the fight in Boston because of the battle at the fort. The American soldiers were able to use cannons captured at Fort Ticonderoga to intimidate the British. Q16 Use the image to answer the question that follows. https://www.connexus.com/assessments/elm.aspx?idAssessment=3118988&idWebuser=5899515&idSection=2003768&close=true&popup=true 6/9 11/1/24, 11:02 AM A - UNIT 4 LESSON 7 - REVOLUTIONARY ERA TEST What does the timeline suggest as a reason why the French supported the Americans during the Revolutionary War? (1 point) The French believed supporting the Americans would bring them wealth. The French feared that American troops would attack them unless they joined the war. The French were angry with Britain and wanted to support its enemies. The French hoped to overthrow the Americans and reclaim their land. Q17 Use the excerpt to answer the question. In the text you read this about the Olive Branch Petition: After much debate, the delegates sent a petition to King George. In the Olive Branch Petition, they declared their loyalty to the king and asked him to repeal the Intolerable Acts. George III was furious when he heard about the petition. The colonists, he raged, were trying to begin a war “for the purpose of establishing an independent empire!” The king vowed to bring the rebels to justice. He ordered 20,000 more troops to the colonies to crush the revolt. What was the impact of the Olive Branch Petition? (1 point) It declared independence from Britain for the first time. It caused there to be a brief break in the fighting. https://www.connexus.com/assessments/elm.aspx?idAssessment=3118988&idWebuser=5899515&idSection=2003768&close=true&popup=true 7/9 11/1/24, 11:02 AM A - UNIT 4 LESSON 7 - REVOLUTIONARY ERA TEST It failed to bring about peace and only angered King George III. It weakened the Continental Congress. Q18 What was the impact of Minutemen during the Revolutionary War? (1 point) They set up signals to warn the regular American army whenever British soldiers were approaching. As trained soldiers who could prepare for battle quickly, they fought the British at Lexington and Concord. They were able to resist British forces using the same tactics that British soldiers used. As wealthy farmers, they provided much needed financial support to the American army Q19 Use the chart below to answer the question that follows. Based on the chart, what major advantage did the colonists have over the British during the Revolutionary War? (1 point) colonists had more soldiers than the British colonists had European financial support colonists had a better knowledge of the land than the British colonists had more supplies than the British Q20 - ESSAY Describe three actions by King George III against the colonists and explain how the colonist listed those grievances in the Declaration of Independence? Include details of each action. https://www.connexus.com/assessments/elm.aspx?idAssessment=3118988&idWebuser=5899515&idSection=2003768&close=true&popup=true 8/9 11/1/24, 11:02 AM A - UNIT 4 LESSON 7 - REVOLUTIONARY ERA TEST (4 points) https://www.connexus.com/assessments/elm.aspx?idAssessment=3118988&idWebuser=5899515&idSection=2003768&close=true&popup=true 9/9

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