Quiz on American Revolutionary History

The Declaratory Act, passed in 1766, stated that Parliament had the same power in the colonies as it had in Great Britain. It further stated that Parliament had the authority to pass any laws it chose. This act added to colonial unrest because many colonists believed that

• Parliament was undermining the power of the king.

• Parliament intended to implement more unfair taxes.

• Parliament should be relocated to the colonies.

• Parliament intended to abolish colonial governments.

The First Continental Congress met in Philadelphia in 1774 to discuss a response to the Intolerable Acts. What was the main accomplishment of the Congress?

• It passed the Articles of Confederation to create a new independent government.

• It created the Association to start a boycott in the colonies of many British goods.

• It passed land ordinances for the Northwest Territory to encourage settlement.

• It authorized the Declaration of Independence to break away from the British.

What choice best completes the diagram?

• Declaration of Independence

• Boston Tea Party

• Boston Massacre

• Albany Crisis

Which battle marked the first military clash in the American Revolution?

• Battle of Lexington

• Battle of Bunker Hill

• Battle of Saratoga

• Battle of Yorktown

How did the Royal Proclamation of 1763 impact colonial opinion towards the king of England?

• Colonists agreed with the king that Native American land should be respected.

• Colonists were upset that the king would restrict their expansion

What was Benjamin Franklin's main purpose in republishing the "Join or Die" cartoon during the American Revolution?

• to encourage the separate colonies to unite against British trade policies

• to encourage the separate colonies to unite with Spain against the British

• to convince the separate colonies to unite in the fight against Great Britain

• to convince the separate colonies to unite with France against Great Britain

Which of the following best describes the role that the four South Carolinians in the box above played in the American Revolution?

• They were all Loyalists who supported the British.

• They all signed the Declaration of Independence.

• They were generals in the Continental Army.

• They organized boycotts of British goods.

At Valley Forge, the Continental Army

• defeated British troops and managed to steal their supplies.

• suffered because of harsh weather conditions and a lack of supplies.

• worked on new military formations and received ammunition.

• found out British military plans and launched a surprise attack.

Why is the Boston Massacre considered to be a significant event?

• It gave the thirteen colonies a focus for their sentiments against British authority.

• It showed that the colonists were willing to use deadly force against British troops.

• It gave the thirteen colonies a reason to immediately begin an armed revolt.

• It showed that the colonists were willing to ignore proclamations by the king.

With which statement would a Loyalist during the Revolutionary War most likely agree?

• We should respect the will of the people and the Continental Congress.

• We owe our allegiance to the reigning king and to