Grade 5 Computer Science Practice Worksheet: The American Revolution

American Revolution Practice Worksheet

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Grade 5 Computer Science Practice Worksheet: The American Revolution

American Revolution Practice Worksheet

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Grade: Grade 5

Subject: Computer Science

Topic: American Revolution

Time: 20 Minutes

Difficulty: Medium

Questions: 25

Instructions:
Read each question carefully. Answer the questions in order. The questions get a little harder as you go. Use what you know about the American Revolution and computer science ideas like sequences, sorting, patterns, and algorithms.

Skills Practiced:

American Revolution
Computer Science
Critical Thinking
Problem Solving

1Question

What was the American Revolution?

2Question

Name the group of people who lived in the American colonies and wanted freedom from British rule.

3Question

What is one reason the colonists were upset with Britain?

4Question

In computer science, a sequence is steps in order. Put these events in order: tea is thrown into Boston Harbor, the Declaration of Independence is written, the war begins.

5Question

What is the name of the document that said the colonies wanted to be free?

6Question

Who was the first president of the United States and a leader in the Revolution?

7Question

Which side did the British army fight on during the American Revolution?

8Question

What is a timeline used for in history and computer science?

9Question

The colonies had 13 colonies. If you list them from north to south, what kind of skill are you using?

10Question

What was the purpose of the Boston Tea Party?

11Question

In an algorithm, each step should be clear. Write one clear step that a messenger might follow to deliver a message during the Revolution.

12Question

Why were colonial leaders such as Thomas Jefferson important?

13Question

What does it mean to compare two groups of information? Give an example from the Revolution.

14Question

Who were Loyalists?

15Question

What is a map used for?

16Question

If a computer program tracked important Revolutionary War events, what would the program need first: a list of events or the final answer?

17Question

What was one important battle where the Americans won help from France?

18Question

How did France help the American colonists?

19Question

What is a pattern? Name one pattern in the causes of the Revolution.

20Question

Why is it helpful to break a big problem into smaller parts when studying the Revolution?

21Question

Imagine you are creating a slideshow about the Revolution. What is one good title slide feature besides the title?

22Question

Which event happened first: the signing of the Declaration of Independence or the end of the war at Yorktown?

23Question

In programming, a loop repeats steps. Give an example of a repeated task a soldier or messenger might do during the Revolution.

24Question

Why is it important to check facts when making a digital poster about the American Revolution?

25Question

Write one sentence explaining how computers can help people learn about the American Revolution.

Answer Key

#	Answer
1	It was the war in which the American colonies fought to become independent from Great Britain.
2	The Patriots, or American colonists who supported independence.
3	They had to pay taxes without having a say in the government.
4	Tea is thrown into Boston Harbor, the war begins, the Declaration of Independence is written.
5	The Declaration of Independence.
6	George Washington.
7	The British side, or Great Britain.
8	A timeline shows events in the order they happened.
9	Sorting or arranging items in order.
10	It was a protest against British taxes, especially the tax on tea.
11	Example: Walk to the commander’s tent and give the message.
12	They helped write and support the ideas of independence.
13	It means to find how they are alike and different, such as comparing Patriots and Loyalists.
14	Colonists who stayed loyal to Great Britain.
15	A map shows locations and helps people find where places are.
16	A list of events.
17	The Battle of Saratoga.
18	France gave the colonies soldiers, ships, money, and support.
19	A pattern is something that repeats; a pattern in the causes was repeated unfair taxes and British control.
20	It makes the problem easier to understand and solve.
21	A picture, subtitle, or date.
22	The signing of the Declaration of Independence happened first.
23	Example: deliver supplies to camps each day.
24	To make sure the information is correct and not misleading.
25	Computers can help people learn by showing timelines, maps, pictures, and information about important events and people.