American Revolution Captivating History video

What event led to the formation of the United States?

• The Battle of Lexington and Concord

• The Boston Massacre

• The Stamp Act of 1765

• The Seven Years' War

Which document formally asserted the right to choose their own government?

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Treaty of Paris

• The Townshend Acts

• The Tea Act

Who were the famous figures involved in the American Revolution?

• George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and John Adams

• Marquis de Lafayette, Benedict Arnold, and Nathaniel Greene

• Paul Revere, Benjamin Franklin, and Samuel Adams

• General Cornwallis, General Washington, and General Howe

What was the primary cause of the colonists' resentment towards British rule?

• Unpopular taxes

• Lack of representation in parliament

• British military presence

• All of the above

Which battle marked the first formal battle of the Revolutionary War?

• The Battle of Bunker Hill

• The Battle of Saratoga

• The Battle of Lexington and Concord

• The Battle of Yorktown

What event led to France entering the war on the colonists' side?

• The Battle of Saratoga

• The Boston Massacre

• The Tea Act

• The Stamp Act of 1765

Who was the primary author of the Declaration of Independence?

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Adams

• Benjamin Franklin

Which country formally recognized the independence of the United States?

• France

• Great Britain

• Spain

• Germany

What was the significance of the Battle of Yorktown?

• It marked the end of the Revolutionary War

• It was the first battle of the war

• It led to the formation of the United States

• It resulted in a British victory

What were the foundations for social democracies laid by the American Revolution?

• Liberty, representation, freedom, and independence

• Unpopular taxes and British military presence

• The Battle of Lexington and Concord

• The Stamp Act of 1765 and the Tea Act