American Revolution Quiz Causes, People, Events

What is this picture depicting?

• Treaty of Paris

• Boston Massacre

• Treaty of Versaille

• Signing of the Declaration of Independence

The British fought the French for control of the land in North America and won but they left with a large amount of debt at the end of which war?

• The Patriot War

• American Revolution

• French and Indian War

• The Civil War

Who was George Washington?

• The King of Great Britain

• The commander in chief of the Continental Army during the Revolution and the 1st President of USA

• A scientist who helped write the Declaration of Independence

• said the famous words " Give me Liberty, or Give Me Death"

What did the Stamp Act put a tax on?

• glass, paint, lead, paper, and tea

• Tea

• Food

• newspapers, contracts, pamphlets and court documents—even on playing cards.  

The Sons of Liberty were Patriots or Loyalists?

• Patriots

• Loyalists

What did the Sons of Liberty dump into the Boston Harbor as a form of protest due to taxation without representation?

• Tea

• Toilet Paper

• Stamps

• Crackers

Who was Benjamin Franklin?

• The King of Great Britain

• The commander in chief of the Continental Army during the Revolution.

• an inventor, scientist, publisher, philosopher, postmaster general, and diplomat and political leader.

• Was the main author of the Declaration of Independence

The Battle of Saratoga was called the turning point of the war because ___________.

• up until this point, the Patriots were winning the war, but the Redcoats won this battle which made the French decide to join the war and help the Redcoats win.

• it was the battle when George Washington decided to run for the 1st president.

• up until this point, the Redcoats were winning the war, but the Patriots won this battle which made the French decide to join the war and help the Patriots win.

• King George decided to withdraw half of his troops since he won this battle so easily.

What was Thomas Jefferson most famous for?

• The main author of the Declaration of Independence

• Was the treasurer of The United States of America

• Was the 1st President of the United States of America

• He made a secret agreement with the British to hand over the fort at West Point, New York. Was a Traitor

He helped to inspire the American Revolution with the words, “Give me liberty or give me death!”

• Patrick Henry

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington

• King George the 3rd