The War for Independence quiz

The War for Independence quiz

8th Grade

10 Qs

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The War for Independence quiz

The War for Independence quiz

Assessment

Quiz

Social Studies

8th Grade

Medium

SS 8.4B, SS 8.4C, SS 8.1C

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Standards-aligned

Created by

Emerald Sharp

Used 2+ times

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What role did Thomas Jefferson serve in the American struggle for independence?

He wrote Common Sense, urging independence from Britain.

He was the top commander the Continental Army.

He was the principal author of the Declaration of Independence.

He negotiated the treaty that ended the war.

Answer explanation

Thomas Jefferson served in the American struggle for independence as the principal author of the Declaration of Independence.

Tags

SS 8.4B

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Small islands, not capable of protecting themselves, are the proper objects for kingdoms to take under their care; but there is something absurd, in supposing a continent to be perpetually governed by an island.

Based on the topic, this excerpt is most likely from --

the Declaration of Independence

the Mayflower Compact

the US Constitution

Common Sense

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'Common Sense' because the excerpt discusses the governance of small islands and continents, a topic addressed in the work 'Common Sense'.

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SS 8.4B

SS 8.29A

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The Battle of Saratoga was significant because it was an American victory and --

convinced France and Spain to enter the war

forced the British to begin peace negotiations

made George Washington a national hero

was the first major battle of the war

Answer explanation

The Battle of Saratoga convinced France and Spain to enter the war, providing crucial support to the American cause.

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SS 8.4C

4.

DRAG AND DROP QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

According to the Treaty of Paris of 1783, what was the western border of the newly independent United States?

​ (a)  

The Mississippi River

The Rocky Mountains

The Appalachian Mountains

The Ohio River

Answer explanation

According to the Treaty of Paris of 1783, the western border of the newly independent United States was the Mississippi River.

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SS 8.4C

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What role did the Marquis de Lafayette play in the American Revolution?

He commanded the naval forces that captured the British warship Serapis.

He joined the Continental Army at Valley Forge and helped train American soldiers.

He defeated the British at the Battle of Saratoga.

He led an army that fought the British along the Gulf of Mexico.

Answer explanation

He joined the Continental Army at Valley Forge and helped train American soldiers.

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SS 8.4B

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

July 4, 1776, is an important date in American history because on that day --

Cornwallis surrendered

the US Constitution was adopted

the Battle of Saratoga was fought

the Declaration of Independence was adopted

Answer explanation

July 4, 1776, is an important date in American history because on that day the Declaration of Independence was adopted.

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SS 8.1C

7.

DRAG AND DROP QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

A colonist who favored independence from Great Britain and war against Britain (a)  

Patriot

Loyalist

Ally

War Hawk

Answer explanation

A colonist who favored independence from Great Britain and war against Britain is known as a Patriot, making it the correct choice.

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