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Fifth Grade (Grade 5) American Revolution Questions

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Grade 5 American Revolution
Many African Americans slaves fought for both the British and the Americans during the Revolution. What did the British offer the slaves in return for their help?
  1. Food
  2. Money
  3. Land
  4. Freedom
Grade 5 American Revolution
The Second Continental Congress was made up of 65 representatives from the 13 colonies. They met from May 10, 1775, top March 1, 1781. During this time, they created the Articles of Confederation. What else did the Second Continental Congress accomplish?
  1. They Created the U.S. Constitution
  2. They Wrote the Bill of Rights
  3. They wrote Declaration of Independence
  4. They signed the Treaty of Paris
Grade 5 American Revolution
What did the colonists call the acts the British enacted after the Boston Tea Party?
  1. The Stamp Acts
  2. The Intolerable Acts
  3. The Tea Acts
Grade 5 American Revolution
Why did the colonial government have problems funding the American Revolution?
  1. The colonists had little money to give congress to help support their army
  2. Most colonists did not like the war and would not give money to support it
  3. Their colonial money had no value and people would not accept it for payment
  4. Government leaders had wasted the money on fancy uniforms early on in the war
Grade 5 American Revolution
This battle was considered the single deadliest battle of the American Revolution.
  1. Battle of Saratoga
  2. Battle of Yorktown
  3. Battle at Bunker Hill
  4. Valley Forge
Grade 5 American Revolution
Which battle was a turning point in the war for the Continental Army...it was the first victory for the Americans?
  1. Battle of Concord
  2. Battle of Lexington
  3. Battle of Yorktown
  4. Battle of Saratoga
Grade 5 American Revolution
In which battle did Paul Revere ride around town and let the colonist know that "The British are coming!"?
  1. Battle of Saratoga
  2. Battle of Yorktown
  3. Battle of Lexington
  4. Battle of Concord
Grade 5 American Revolution
Which battle is associated (connected) with the famous saying "The shot heard around the World"?
  1. Battle of Concord
  2. Battle of Lexington
  3. Battle of Yorktown
  4. Battle of Saratoga
Grade 5 American Revolution
Why were the French willing to help the colonists in their fight against Britain?
  1. The French wanted to gain control of the 13 colonies themselves
  2. There were strong hostillities between the French and the British
  3. The colonists were willing to pay the French for all of their services
  4. The colonists had a lot to teach the French soldiers and generals.
Grade 5 American Revolution
What type of weather conditions did the soldiers have to deal with at Valley Forge, Pennsylvania?
  1. Hot and muggy weather. The soldiers were dying of heat stroke.
  2. The temperatures were perfect. The soldiers trained until springtime.
  3. The temperatures were very cold, with snow and ice. Most soldiers died from the temperatures and illnesses
  4. The temperatures were breezy. A little wind didn't bother the soldiers.
Grade 5 American Revolution
On July 4, 1776 the Declaration of Independence adopted by the Continental Congress
  1. True
  2. False
Grade 5 American Revolution
Which American Indian group allied with the Americans during the Revolutionary War?
  1. Cherokee
  2. Mohawk
  3. Oneida
  4. Seneca
Grade 5 American Revolution
The                 was created by the British to tax the colonists on many goods coming to the colonies from other places.
  1. Sugar Act
  2. Stamp Act
  3. Tea Act
  4. Paper Act
Grade 5 American Revolution
The signing of the Treaty of Paris ended the American Revolution War. It made America an independent nation, and gave Florida back to Spain. On what date was it signed?
  1. October 3, 1783
  2. August 5, 1775
  3. September 20, 1776
  4. September 3, 1783
Grade 5 American Revolution
In this battle, the militia (volunteer army) were trying to protect their gunpowder stock..which battle was it?
  1. Battle of Concord
  2. Battle of Saratoga
  3. Battle of Yorktown
  4. Battle of Lexington
Grade 5 American Revolution
* Was fought at Charlestown, near Boston
* Took place on Jun e 17, 1775
* Was a victory for the British

Which Revolutionary war battle is described above?
  1. The Battle of Lexington
  2. The Battle of Saratoga
  3. The Battle of Yorktown
  4. The Battle of Bunker Hill
Grade 5 American Revolution
On September 5, 1774 in which city did The First Continental Congress meet?
  1. Boston
  2. Lexington
  3. Philadelphia
Grade 5 American Revolution
The colonists formed the                             to keep colonists informed about protests against British laws.
  1. Parliament
  2. Committees of Correspondence
  3. House of Burgesses
  4. French Canada
Grade 5 American Revolution
Complaints about King George III made up the largest part of the Declaration of Independence
  1. True
  2. False
Grade 5 American Revolution
What "plan" of government favored small states by giving them 2 electors per state
  1. The New Jersey Plan
  2. The Virginia Plan
  3. The Connecticut Plan
  4. The New Hampshire Plan
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