American Revolution Study Guide

Who was the King of England at the time of the American Revolution?

King George III

Who were colonists who were loyal to the King and did not want to separate from England?

Loyalists

What is the name of the plan of government for the United States?

The Constitution

Who is a person who speaks or acts for others?

representative

What is the name of the city where the Constitution was written?

Philadelphia

When was the Declaration of Independence signed?

July 4, 1776

What was the name given to the British soldiers because of their uniforms?

redcoats

What is a book that gives the days and months of the year as well as facts and helpful hints?

almanac

Who is one who measures land and draws maps?

surveyor

What disease did George Washington have while on a trip to the British West Indies?

Smallpox

George Washington is remembered for being first in what three things?

First in war, first in peace, and first in the heart of his countrymen

What is the name of the meeting in which the founding fathers wrote the constitution?

Constitutional Convention

The war ended with the Treaty of Paris in?

1776

What country helped the colonies in the American Revolution?

France

This is a letter the colonists sent to King George saying they wanted to be free from the rule of the King of England.

Declaration of Independence

Who were the colonists who rebelled against the laws of King George and wanted to separate from England and become a new country?

Patriots

Where is our country’s capital located now?

Washington, D.C.

What is the name of George Washington’s home?

Mt. Vernon

When is George Washington’s birthday?

February 22nd

He worked very hard to become friends with the French and was able to convince them to help the colonists in the war against England.

Ben Franklin

He was a general in the American Revolution and eventually became the first President of the United States.

George Washington

To give up or lose to an enemy

surrender