CKLA Unit 7: American Revolution Unit Assessment

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1. Part A. What was Franklin's important role during the French and Indian War?

• A. He entertained people with his cartoons.
• B. He fought in the war.
• C. He urged the colonies to be divided.
• D. He urged the colonies to be united.

Part B. What was the result of Franklin's role in the French and Indian War? Explain with EVIDENCE from the text.

2. In paragraph 3, what does the word crisis mean in the following sentences?

• A. serious problem
• B. agreement
• C. celebration
• D. promise

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CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

4. What is the main idea of the passage?

• A. Franklin was a persuasive man.
• B. Franklin had many significant roles in the American Revolution.
• C. Franklin worked with the British to find resolutions.
• D. Franklin represented many colonies.

5. The last sentence of the passage says that Franklin returned home to help the patriots. What do you think he was returning home to help the patriots with? Explain why you think this using EVIDENCE from the text to support your answer choice.

6. Why did Dickie and the narrator think the last part of the Declaration of Independence they heard read aloud was a bit less exciting than the first part? Explain using EVIDENCE from the selection.

7. Why did Dickie think the soldiers read the long list of complaints about King George?

• A. He felt the soldiers were trying to show their support for King George.
• B. He felt the soldiers wanted to show how King George wanted to help the colonies.
• C. He felt the soldiers were trying to say King George is a bad king.
• D. He felt the soldiers were trying to form a plan of attack against the colonies.

8. In paragraph 4, the narrator says "However, it turned out my day was not yet over". What did he mean by this?

• A.He snuck out later with Dickie to Bowling Green Park.
• B. He had to eat supper with the family.
• C. He had chores to do around the house.
• D. He was too excited to fall asleep.

9. CHOOSE TWO (2): Which TWO reasons best explain why people tore down the statue of King George III?

• C. They no longer supported they king

• E. They would make musket balls out of the statue.

• A. They were part of crowd.

• B. The men wanted to put up a new statue.

• D. They were restless.