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5th grade Revolutionary War Test

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Test Instructions: Read each question carefully and choose the best answer. 1.

Why was the French and Indian War primarily fought?

A. B. C. D.

Great Britain would not allow France to trade France would turn over captured lands to the Native Americans. France and Great Britain would pay the Native Americans for their land. Great Britain or France would control the land west of the Appalachian Mountains.

2.

What was the result of the Paul Revere's ride?

A. B. C. D.

Minutemen fought the British in Lexington while Concord weapons were hidden. British caputred the weapons in Concord. Minutement fought the British at Bunker Hill. Loyalists fought the British at Lexington and Concord.

3.

The primary goal of the Declaration of Independence was

A. B. C. D.

to strengthen the military. to create a new government. to expand into new territory. to list reasons for separation.

4.

What pamphlet, written by Thomas Paine, made an argument for colonial independence?
A. B. C. D.

The Declaration of Independence Common Sense The Constitution The Bill of Rights

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The following key points were in what important historical document?

A. B. C. D. 6.

The Constitution Common Sense The Declaration of Independence The Bill of Rights

Women used their talents to support the Patriot cause. Mercy Otis Warren was an important woman in history because:
A. B. C. D.

She pretended to be a man and dressed in mens clothing so she could fight during the war. She wrote poems, plays, and stories about people fighting for freedom.

She rode more than 40 miles to tell Americans about a British attack. She took care of orphaned children during the war.

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The following was the impact of what act?

A. B. C. D.

Quartering Act Townshend Act

Stamp Act Intolerable Acts

8.

What does this quote say about the Daughters of Liberty, I will not buy British dresses, I will weave the cloth and make my own dress?
A. B. C. D.

They liked plain clothes better than the fancy British dresses. They were protesting British goods. They were loyal to the British King. They were supporting the loyalist cause.

9.

Which statement best explains why the Battle of Saratoga was important?
A. B. C. D.

It gave American troops time to escape from Valley Forge. The American victory led to the British leaving New England. It was the first time the American navy was called into action. The American victory persuaded the French to offer assistance.

10.

What is important about the Battle of Yorktown?

A. B. C. D.

It is the last major battle of the Revolution where the British surrendered. The British got a great boost by a victory. It was a surprise attack on Christmas. George Washington dies in the battle.

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Why were Samuel Adams and the Sons of Liberty's activities important?
A. B. C. D.

They opposed the actions of the Boston Tea Party. The helped write the Bill of Rights. They protested British laws, taxes and goods because there was taxation without representation. They helped the French fight in the French and Indian War.

12.

Who would have spoken these words, I never thought I would burn my own crops, but its better than giving food to redcoats.
A. B. C.

Loyalist Patriot Native American

D. Neutralist

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Which patriot does this diagram describe?

A. B. C. D. 14.

Benjamin Franklin George Washington Samuel Adams Thomas Jefferson

What happened during the Boston Tea Party?

A. B. C. D.

The Sons of Liberty dressed as Native Americans and dumped tea into the Boston Harbor to protest the tax on tea. The Sons of Liberty opened fire on the British soldiers to protest the tax on tea. The Sons of Liberty had a party with the British soldiers and the King. The Sons of Liberty tarred and feathered the British tax collectors.

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Patrick Henrys famous statement was given in the House of Burgesses urging the colonists to fight for their rights. What was that famous saying?
A. B. C. D.

The British are Coming. Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death. If They Mean to Have War, Let it Begin Here. Dont Fire until You See the Whites of Their Eyes.

16.

According to the Declaration of Independence, what is the purpose of government?

A. B. C. D.

Government should never be changed by the people. Government is formed to protect the rights of the people. The King uses the government to serve the people. In the government, people have no rights.

17.

What young, black slave wrote a poem to George Washington to encourage him?
A. B. C. D.

Oprah Winfrey Harriet Beecher Stowe Phyllis Wheatley Harriet Tubman

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What act was passed by the British Parliament forcing colonist to house British soldiers?
A. B. C. D.

Quartering Act Stamp Act Housing Soldiers Act Proclamation of 1763

19.

This American woman helped fight the war by arguing for freedom in letters to her husband and caring for children made homeless by the war.
A. B. C. D.

Deborah Sampson Molly Pitcher Abigail Adams Phyllis Wheatley

20.

What A. B. C. D.

battle should replace the question mark?

Battle of Bunker Hill Battle of Yorktown Battle of Saratoga Battle of Trenton

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What event caused King George III to raise taxes on the colonies?
A. B. C. D.

Stamp Act Proclamation of 1763 French and Indian War Boston Massacre

22.

What American diplomat helped negotiate the Treaty of Paris, which ended the Revolutionary War?
A. B. C. D.

Patrick Henry Nathan Hale Thomas Jefferson John Adams

23.

The event at Lexington and Concord was important because it:

A. B. C. D.

Proved that the British were skilled soldiers Signified the beginning of the war Proved the British were going to be too big of a force to defeat. Cornwallis surrendered.

24.

This chart describes what event?

A. B. C. D.

Second Continental Congress Bill of Rights Declaration of Independence Mayflower Compact

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Based on the excerpt, what conclusion can best be reached?

A. B. C. D. 26.

The colonists wanted to establish a new monarchy. The colonists asserted the right to self-governance. The colonists opposed the principle of natural rights. The colonists wanted to fix things with the monarchy.

Which statement bestcompletes the flow chart? A. B. C. D.

Parliament stops trade with the colonies. Parliament issues the Proclamation of 1763. Parliament passes the Coercive Acts of 1774. Parliament withdraws troops from the colonies.

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Which conclusion canbestbe reached about the engraving by Paul Revere about the Boston Massacre?
A. B. C. D.

The engraving was an accurate portrayal of the Boston Massacres because it shows British soldiers wearing red uniforms. The engraving was an effective tool for patriots for rallying support because it shows defenseless Americans being killed by British soldiers. The engraving was ineffective in rallying support for the partriot cause because it suggested that the British soldiers were too strong. The engraving was an inaccurate portrayal of the Boston Massacres because it showed American citizens being killed by British soldiers.

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Who would have spoken these words, "I have wrote nothing but what is strictly true, and what was the Duty of a faithful officer to communicate to His Majesty, I am determined to stand my ground."
A. B. C. D.

A Loyalist A Patriot A Native American A Neutralist

29.

Which of the following angered the colonists because it restricted the colonists' right to settle in land west of Appalachian Mountains after the French and Indian War? A. Quartering Act B. Treaty of Paris C. Proclamation of 1763 D. Stamp Act

30.

We celebrate Freedom Week to remember Veterans and the importance of which document?
A. B. C. D.

Treaty of Paris Common Sense Constitution Declaration of Independence

31.

This quote by George Washington was most likely said about what event? A. B. C. D.

the surprise at Trenton the winter at Valley Forge the British surrender at Yorktown the events at Bunker Hill

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I am well aware of the toil and blood and treasure it will cost us to maintain this declaration, and support and defend these states yet through all the gloom I see the rays of ravishing light and glory. I can see that the end is worth all the means. This is our day of deliverance. -John Adams

May it be to the world, what I believe it will be.the signal of arousing men to burst the chains.and to assume the blessings and security of self-government -Thomas Jefferson

We must all hang together, or assuredly we shall all hang separately. -Ben Franklin
What can be concluded from these quotes from the members of the Continental Congress? A. Declaring independene from Britain is worth the risk. B. Declaring independence from Britain was too risky. C. These members could not agree about independence. D. These members decided to join loyalist forces.

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