Social Studies Unit 4 Quiz

Which of the following statements would best describe a patriot during the American Revolution?

• Patriots wanted the colonies to govern themselves and separate from Great Britain. 

• Patriots wanted to remain loyal to Great Britain. 

• Patriots worked directly with the British King to make laws. 

• Patriots were American Indians who moved into the colonies to live among the British. 

Which Virginian inspired others to speak out against England by saying, "...give me liberty, or give me death"?

• John Smith

• George Washington

• Patrick Henry

• Thomas Jefferson

Which TWO choices represent the beliefs of Parliament (the British Government)

• The British government has the right to tax the colonists

• Local legislative bodies have legal authority in the colonies

• The colonists should not be taxed unless they are represented

• Parliament has legal authority in the colonies

Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness are...

• Women's rights

• Unalienable rights

• Patrick Henry's speech

• Rights of an Englishman

What was the relationship between the Declaration of Independence and the Revolutionary War?

• The Declaration of Independence was written as a result of the Revolutionary War. 

• The Declaration of Independence listed the reasons why the colonists wanted to separate from Great Britain. 

• The Declaration of Independence was written once the Revolutionary War was over. 

• The Declaration of Independence was a document that explained how the Revolutionary War would be fought. 

How did the roles of women change during the Revolutionary War?

• Women were forced to be soldiers

• Women took on more responsibilities

• Women and men switched rolls

• Women were not involved during this time

Who most likely wrote "The war has begun! I was approached yesterday about joining the British Army. They promised my freedom if I assist in victory."

• A free African American

• A patriot

• A loyalist

• An enslaved African American

Which of the following did NOT want independence from Great Britain?

• Loyalist

• Patriot

• Neutral

Which of the following wanted to separate from Great Britain?

• Loyalist

• Patriot

• Neutral

Which of the following did not take sides during the Revolutionary war?

• Loyalist

• Patriot

• Neutral