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