Assessment Quiz

Ninety Six in the American Revolution

Ninety Six, SC

Grades 6-9

Name: Date: Period:

Answer the following questions based on our study of Revolutionary history.

1. What makes Ninety Six significant in Revolutionary history?
AIt was the site of important Revolutionary eventsBIt had no connection to the RevolutionCIt was founded after the RevolutionDIt was a British stronghold throughout the war
2. Primary sources are documents or objects created during the time period being studied.
True False
3. Name one event that occurred in Ninety Six during the Revolutionary period and explain its significance.
Answer:
4. Why is it important to consider multiple perspectives when studying history?
ADifferent people experienced events differentlyBIt makes history more confusingCOnly one perspective is ever correctDPerspectives don't matter in history
5. Describe one connection between this town and another Revolutionary-era town we discussed.
Answer:

The Backcountry Civil War: Ninety Six and the War Within the War — Ninety Six, SC

1.What makes Ninety Six significant in Revolutionary history?
Answer:A
Ninety Six played a significant role in the American Revolution as evidenced by the events we studied.
2.Primary sources are documents or objects created during the time period being studied.
Answer:True
Primary sources provide firsthand evidence about historical events.
3.Name one event that occurred in Ninety Six during the Revolutionary period and explain its significance.
Answer:[Varies - accept any accurate event with reasonable explanation]
Students should identify a specific event and connect it to broader Revolutionary themes.
4.Why is it important to consider multiple perspectives when studying history?
Answer:A
Multiple perspectives help us understand the full complexity of historical events.
5.Describe one connection between this town and another Revolutionary-era town we discussed.
Answer:[Varies - accept any accurate connection]
Students should demonstrate understanding of the interconnected nature of Revolutionary events.