american revolution test review

By T. Harris8th Grade Social Studies

Today, I will learn more test taking strategies.

My job is to actively participate in the test review session by posing (generating) and answering questions.

RAISE YOUR HAND!WAIT TO BE CALLED ON!TAKE NOTES!PAY ATTENTION!

Who died first in the Boston Massacre?

Gen George WashingtonCrispus AttucksGeneral PrestonSalem Poor

Gen George WashingtonCrispus AttucksGeneral PrestonSalem Poor

Which act required the colonists to pay for British soldiers food and inn?

StampTownshendQuarteringMolasses

StampTownshendQuarteringMolasses

Who captured 16 vessels (ships) in one cruise (voyage/trip)?

Peter PaulJohn Paul JonesHall & OatesJames Earl Jones

Peter PaulJohn Paul JonesHall & OatesJames Earl Jones

In 1761, he believed (foresaw) the British would take advantage of the colonists?

Samuel AdamsJohn AdamsEdward James AlmosJohn Paul Jones

Samuel AdamsJohn AdamsEdward James AlmosJohn Paul Jones

John Adams was all of the following except?

President Elect (to be)LawyerAccountantDelegate (Representative)

President Elect (to be)LawyerAccountantDelegate (Representative)

This battle location was were General Cornwallis surrendered?

Massachusetts Bay Colony

Guilford CourthouseMartha’s VineyardRoanoke Island

Massachusetts Bay Colony

Guilford CourthouseMartha’s VineyardRoanoke Island

The British army lost one-fourth of its soldiers in this battle?

LexingtonConcordGuilford CourthouseWaffle House

LexingtonConcordGuilford CourthouseWaffle House

After the battle at King’s Mountain, where does General Cornwallis retreat to where (location)?

South CarolinaNorth CarolinaMaineMississippi

South CarolinaNorth CarolinaMaineMississippi

This major battle is why North Carolina is the 1st of the 13 colonies to vote for independence?

Tuscarora WarMoore’s Creek BridgeBull RunCrazy Horse

Tuscarora WarMoore’s Creek Bridge

Bull RunCrazy Horse

What major event led to the American Revolution?

The Monroe DoctrineThe Cupid ShuffleThe Proclamation of 1763The Declaration of Independence

The Monroe DoctrineThe Cupid ShuffleThe Proclamation of 1763

The Declaration of Independence

List any three of the ideas (principles) that John Adams created.

RAISE YOUR HAND! WAIT TO BE CALLED ON!

Self-governmentFair hearing (trials)IndependenceInnocent til proven guiltyLoyalty to the cause (colonial rights & freedom)

What is the name of the book Thomas Paine wrote? When was is published? (Month & Year)

RAISE YOUR HAND! WAIT TO BE CALLED ON!

“Common Sense” and January 10, 1776

List the year and name of any of the taxation acts that led to the American Revolution.

Sugar 1764Stamp 1765Quartering 1765Townshend 1767Tea 1773Intolerable 1774

Do you have any questions?How are you going to study?How long have you been studying?

Get plenty of rest and breakfast before the test!

Do your current events nightly.

Organize your notes.Study for the test!Work on your rough draft paper. Due 01/28/2013

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