American Revolution

This page contains worksheets, reading comprehension passages, and maps for teaching students about the American Revolution.

American Revolution Worksheets

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This worksheet has 16 multiple choice and short answer questions about the Revolutionary War.

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This file contains an article about Washington and his men crossing the Delaware River before the Battle of Trenton. There is also a page of comprehension questions and a creative writing prompt.

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This engaging American Revolution crossword puzzle contains 17 clues, from the Declaration of Independence to the Treaty of Paris, key battle sites to the Founding Fathers.

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This page contains three short-answer questions about the American Revolution.

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This worksheet has a painting of Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, and Thomas Jefferson reviewing drafts of the Declaration of Independence. Students use information from the picture to answer the questions.

4th and 5th Grades

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This worksheet has a painting of five men presenting the Declaration of Independence to the Second Continental Congress. Students use information from the picture to answer the comprehension questions.

4th and 5th Grades

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This worksheet has a painting of Washington and his troops crossing the Delaware River into New Jersey. This printable includes a set of questions to go along with the picture.

4th and 5th Grades

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Color the Patriot soldier's uniform according to the instructions. Illustration features a Continental soldier in uniform with a musket and bayonet.

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Articles

Read this short, non-fiction passage about our founding fathers, then answer the true/false questions that follow.

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Read this short biography of George Washington's life and answer the questions that follow.

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Samuel Adams was a Founding Father who signed the Declaration of Independence in 1776, helped write the Articles of Confederation, and served as governor of Massachusetts.

3rd and 4th Grades

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This worksheet contains two short paragraphs about the history of the Liberty Bell. Read and answer the comprehension questions.

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John Jay co-wrote the Federalist Papers with Alexander Hamilton and James Madison. He was also appointed the first Chief Justice of the Supreme Court.

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When the Revolutionary War began, there were 13 colonies. Learn how the colonies became states and how the other 37 states joined. Includes a crossword and writing prompt.

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Founding Fathers Coloring Pages

Print and color this picture of George Washington, first president of the United States of America. This activity includes a notable quote and an interesting fact about Washington.

Kindergarten to 7th Grade

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Print and color this picture of Thomas Jefferson, third president of the United States. This activity includes an interesting fact and a notable quote from Jefferson.

Kindergarten to 7th Grade

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Maps

This map shows most of the Revolutionary War battles in America. Use the information on the map to answer the comprehension questions.

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The map shows the route that Washington's army took while traveling to Trenton. Use the map to answer the questions.

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Research Report

Research the life of John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, George Washington, or any of America's Founding Fathers.

4th through 6th Grades

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Challenge Puzzles

Read the daily clues to discover the mystery person. Thomas Jefferson.(Level D)

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Read the daily clues to discover the mystery person - Paul Revere.(Level E)

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Learn about life in America during colonial times. Includes a scavenger hunt, word puzzles, and worksheets.

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Penelope Peabody in an absent-minded woman who keeps getting lost while driving through the United States. Students can use the clues to find what state she's in today.