American Revolution L2 Quiz

What was the primary purpose of the Stamp Act?

• To tax tea

• To tax printed products

• To tax food

• To tax ships

Why did the American colonists boycott tea?

• They preferred coffee

• They thought it was too expensive

• They believed the Tea Act was unfair

• They didn't like the taste

Who was known as the 'Swamp Fox'?

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• Francis Marion

• Benjamin Franklin

What was the purpose of forming militias in South Carolina?

• To guard against French attacks

• To defend against British troops

• To fight against Native Americans

• To protect against pirates

What was the significance of the Battle of Kings Mountain?

• It was the first battle of the American Revolution

• It marked the turning point in the South

• It was a major British victory

• It was the last battle of the war

Which group wanted independence from Britain?

• Loyalists

• Patriots

• British citizens

• Native Americans

How did Francis Marion contribute to the American Revolution?

• By writing the Declaration of Independence

• By leading a militia against the British

• By negotiating peace with Britain

• By spying for the British

What was an effect of the American Revolution on South Carolina?

• It remained under British control

• It established a new government

• It lost all its plantations

• It became a separate nation

What was the Declaration of Independence?

• A peace treaty with Britain

• A statement of freedom from British rule

• A law requiring taxes on tea

• A plan for a new British government

Who led the Continental Army during the American Revolution?

• Thomas Jefferson

• Francis Marion

• George Washington

• Benjamin Franklin