American Revolution Review for Required Summative Assessment

What event is often considered the starting point of the American Revolution?

• The Boston Tea Party

• The signing of the Declaration of Independence

• The Battle of Bunker Hill

• The Battles of Lexington and Concord

Who was the main author of the Declaration of Independence?

• George Washington

• John Adams

• Thomas Jefferson

• Benjamin Franklin

What was the name of the group of colonists who remained loyal to the British crown?

• Patriots

• Minutemen

• Continentals

• Loyalists

Which country became the most important ally to the American colonies during the Revolution?

• Spain

• Russia

• France

• Prussia

What was the name of the legislative body that governed the American colonies during the Revolution?

• House of Commons

• Continental Congress

• Parliament

• Senate

Who was the commander of the Continental Army?

• Benedict Arnold

• Alexander Hamilton

• John Hancock

• George Washington

What famous midnight ride warned colonists of approaching British troops?

• Samuel Adams' ride

• John Hancock's ride

• Paul Revere's ride

• Thomas Paine’s ride

Which battle convinced the French to join the U.S. and is often considered the turning point of the American Revolution?

• Battle of Trenton

• Battle of Yorktown

• Battle of Saratoga

• Battle of Bunker Hill

What was the name of the treaty that officially ended the American Revolution?

• Treaty of Paris

• Treaty of Versailles

• Treaty of London

• Treaty of Philadelphia

Which of these was NOT one of the 13 original colonies?

• Vermont

• Georgia

• New Hampshire

• Delaware