Virginia SOL VS.5 Quiz

Who were the two main sides in the American Revolution?

• Loyalists and French

• Colonists and Native Americans

• Americans and Germans

• Patriots and British

Which battle marked the end of the American Revolution?

• Battle of Saratoga

• Battle of Yorktown

• Battle of Bunker Hill

• Battle of Lexington

What is the name of the legislative body in England?

• Congress

• House of Representatives

• Parliament

• Senate

What does 'Taxation Without Representation' mean?

• People being taxed without their consent or knowledge.

• People being taxed without having a voice in the government.

• People being taxed without having a say in how the taxes are used.

• People being taxed without any benefits or services provided by the government.

Who was the primary author of the Declaration of Independence?

• Benjamin Franklin

• John Adams

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

Which country supported the American colonists during the Revolution?

• England

• France

• Spain

• Germany

Match the following to the correct role in the revolution

• Fought for independence from England

• Free African Americans

• Fought for both sides during the war.

• Women

• Supported British - for freedom

• American Indians

• Took on more responsibilities at home.

• Enslaved African Americans

What was the significance of the Battle of Yorktown?

• It was a minor skirmish with no significant impact.

• It resulted in a stalemate between American and British forces.

• It marked the decisive victory of the American Revolution and led to the surrender of British forces.

• It led to the establishment of British control over the American colonies.

What was the purpose of the Stamp Act?

• To raise money from the American colonies.

• To enforce British control over the American colonies.

• To establish a postal system in the American colonies.

• To promote unity among the American colonies.

What was the main reason for the American colonists' dissatisfaction with British rule?

• High taxes

• Taxation without representation

• Lack of religious freedom

• Unfair trade policies