American Revolution Skill Builder Worksheet

American Revolution Skill Builder

Grade 5 Social Studies American Revolution Skill Builder Challenging 10 Questions 22 Views

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American Revolution Skill Builder Worksheet

American Revolution Skill Builder

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Grade: Grade 5

Subject: Social Studies

Topic: American Revolution

Time: 20 Minutes

Difficulty: Challenging

Questions: 10

Instructions:
Read each question carefully and answer in complete sentences when needed. Think about causes, events, important people, and results of the American Revolution. The questions get harder as you go.

Skills Practiced:

American Revolution
Social Studies
Critical Thinking
Problem Solving

1Question

What was the American Revolution?

2Question

Name one reason many colonists became unhappy with British rule.

3Question

What does the phrase 'no taxation without representation' mean?

4Question

Which battle is often called the first battle of the American Revolution?

5Question

Why was the Declaration of Independence important?

6Question

Choose one Patriot leader and explain how that person helped the American cause.

7Question

How did the winter at Valley Forge show the strength of the Continental Army?

8Question

Explain one advantage the Americans had and one advantage the British had during the war.

9Question

Why was the Battle of Saratoga a turning point in the war?

10Question

Write a short paragraph explaining how the American Revolution changed the colonies.

Answer Key

#	Answer
1	The American Revolution was the war in which the American colonies fought Great Britain to gain independence.
2	One reason was that the colonists had to pay taxes without having a voice in the British government.
3	It means the colonists believed they should not have to pay taxes unless they had representatives who could vote for them in government.
4	The Battles of Lexington and Concord are often called the first battles of the American Revolution.
5	It was important because it stated that the colonies were free from British rule and had the right to be an independent country.
6	George Washington helped lead the Continental Army and inspired the soldiers to keep fighting for independence.
7	The army suffered from cold, hunger, and lack of supplies, but the soldiers stayed together and continued to train and prepare for future battles.
8	One American advantage was fighting on familiar land. One British advantage was having a larger army and a powerful navy.
9	It was a turning point because the American victory convinced France to support the colonies, which helped the Americans win the war.
10	The American Revolution changed the colonies by turning them into the United States, an independent nation. It ended British control and gave Americans the chance to create their own government.