American Revolution Exam

Assignments, Presentations and TExtbook Covered on Test

• Materials
  • Textbook:
    • Chapter 6.1
    • Chapter 6.2
    • Chapter 6.3
    • Chapter 6.4
  • Assignments:
    • Order Events - American Revolution
    • Boston Massacre Article
    • Graphical Timeline
    • Philosopher Chart
    • Complaints, Complaints, Complaints
    • Steps Toward the American Revolution
  • Presentations:
    • American Revolution
    • Philosophers
  • Videos:
    • 'Rebels' - from America: the Story of US (This can be purchased from the iTunes Store)
  • PDF: Timeline of the American Revolution

What you need to know to Do Well on the Test

1. The order in which key events took place
   1. See 'Order Events' and 'Graphical Timeline'
2. Actions/Reactions. What each British law/act did and what the colonists did in response to it.
   1. See Steps 'Toward the American Revolution'
3. How did regional differences (North vs. South) affect someone's feelings about the war?
   1. See 'American Revolution' presentation and materials from last unit
4. How did the Enlightenment contribute to the Revolution?
   1. See 'Philosopher Chart' and 'Philosophers' presentation
5. Who were the Sons of Liberty and what did they do?
   1. See 'American Revolution' presentation
6. What fighting tactics did the Colonial Army use that were different, but effective?
   1. See 'Rebels' episode of America: The Story of US and 'American Revolution' presentation
7. What did George Washington do during the war? How did he help?
   1. See  'American Revolution' presentation
8. How and Why did the French help out?
   1. See  'American Revolution' presentation
9. Why was the Declaration of Independence written and what did it say?
   1. See  'American Revolution' presentation and 'Complaints'

Details About the Test

• 50 Multiple Choice Questions
• Dates: Wednesday and Thursday December 14 and 15
• 50 Points Summative
• At this point in time can potentially affect your grade by ~20% (particularly if you receive a zero on the test)
• You will have all class period to take the test
• Time will not be given for review on the day of the test
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