Unit 4 Social Studies Test
  • 1. Why did the French and British go to war in 1754?
A) The French wanted control of Mexico.
B) The French helped the Iroquois.
C) Both wanted the Ohio River Valley.
D) The British helped the Huron.
  • 2. After the French & Indian war, Great Britain claimed what?
A) All of Europe and Asia.
B) All of France's colonies in North America.
C) Haiti
D) France
  • 3. What was George Washington's role in the French and Indian war?
A) He wasn't born yet.
B) He was an officer on the side of the British.
C) He fought for the French.
D) He was getting training in Europe.
  • 4. Which one of these was a result of the French and Indian War?
A) The United States was founded.
B) France took over the United States.
C) Great Britain was forced to enslave the colonists.
D) Great Britain won, but was in debt and taxed the colonies.
  • 5. What event is in this image?
A) Battle of Greentown
B) Battle of Yorktown
C) Boston Tea Party
D) Boston Massacre
  • 6. What event is in this image?
A) French Revolution
B) Boston Massacre
C) Boston Tea Party
D) Salem Witch Trials
  • 7. Lexington & Concord were battles that were encouraging to the colonists for what reason?
A) It stopped Great Britain from taxing more.
B) It showed that the colonists could stand up to the British.
C) It showed that the war would be over in a few days.
D) It allowed Tea to be sold to anyone.
  • 8. Why did the Sons of Liberty dump tea into Boston Harbor?
A) They accidentally thought it was crates of bombs.
B) They were revolting against the tea tax.
C) Fish really like tea.
D) The tea was poisonous.
  • 9. Why did patriots need French and European help?
A) They just thought that they were cool.
B) They were in need of money, ammunition, training, and other supplies.
C) They were in need of new ideas.
D) They were in need of French bread and French Fries.
  • 10. What is one way that women helped during the Revolutionary War?
A) They left the men alone.
B) Taking care of family farms, nursing, spies, even fighting.
C) They stopped helping Congress.
D) Shouting mean things at the British.
  • 11. What document was the last ditch effort to make peace with Great Britain and the king?
A) Stamp Act
B) Quartering Act
C) Declaration of Independence
D) Olive Branch Petition
  • 12. What document stated to the world that the United States was a new country?
A) Driver's License Form
B) Magna Carta
C) Declaration of Independence
D) Olive Branch Petition
  • 13. Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
A) Tom Johnson
B) Thomas Jefferson
C) Benjamin Franklin
D) John Adams
E) George Washington
  • 14. Which side did most Native Americans take during the Revolutionary War?
A) American
B) Spanish
C) British
D) Hoosiers
  • 15. Why did the Native Americans support the British against the Americans?
A) British had set aside land for them.
B) British gave them lots of food.
C) Americans didn't pay as much for their furs.
D) British wore fancier and cooler wigs.
  • 16. How did Kosciosko help the Americans?
A) He helped in teaching Polish.
B) He made a machine gun.
C) He taught them how to eat leather.
D) He helped in engineering forts.
  • 17. How did von Steuben help the Americans?
A) He helped make fun of the British.
B) He was a spy.
C) He drilled and trained the army.
D) He taught them how to get rid of disease.
  • 18. Which of these was the last battle of the Revolution?
A) Saratoga
B) Yorktown
C) Waterloo
D) Bunker Hill
E) Bastogne
  • 19. What issue almost stopped the congress from voting on independence?
A) Slavery
B) Where the capital would be
C) Taxes
D) Deep sea fishing rights
E) Choosing a national bird
  • 20. How did the French help the Americans win the final battle of the Revolution?
A) They went to Great Britain and took the king captive.
B) They blockaded the area with their navy not allowing the British to resupply or escape.
C) They set fire to the city of Yorktown.
D) They brought over french fries, berets, the guillotine, and super fancy long wigs.
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