Colonial America Quiz

Which event is known as the 'Boston Tea Party'?

• The New York Coffee Break

• The Chicago Hot Dog Festival

• The Boston Tea Party

• The Philadelphia Lemonade Stand

When did the Boston Tea Party take place?

• The Boston Tea Party took place on December 16, 1775.

• The Boston Tea Party took place on December 16, 1773.

• The Boston Tea Party took place on December 16, 1772.

• The Boston Tea Party took place on December 16, 1774.

Who organized the Boston Tea Party?

• The British government organized the Boston Tea Party.

• The Native Americans organized the Boston Tea Party.

• The American colonists organized the Boston Tea Party.

• The Sons of Liberty organized the Boston Tea Party.

What was the main reason for the Boston Tea Party?

• The main reason for the Boston Tea Party was the Tea Act of 1773.

• The main reason for the Boston Tea Party was to show off the power of the American colonies.

• The main reason for the Boston Tea Party was to celebrate the arrival of tea in Boston.

• The main reason for the Boston Tea Party was to protest against the British monarchy.

Which document declared the American colonies' independence from Great Britain?

• Constitution of Independence

• Declaration of Independence

• Bill of Rights

• Articles of Confederation

Who was the primary author of the Declaration of Independence?

• John Adams

• Benjamin Franklin

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?

• August 4, 1776

• June 4, 1776

• July 4, 1775

• July 4, 1776

Which rights are mentioned in the Declaration of Independence?

• money, power, and fame

• sleep, eat, and watch TV

• pizza, burgers, and fries

• life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness

Which country supported the American colonies during the Revolutionary War?

• England

• Spain

• Germany

• France

Who was the first President of the United States?

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington

• John F. Kennedy

• Abraham Lincoln