Understanding the American Revolution

Which of the following was a direct cause of the American Revolution?

• The French and Indian War

• The Stamp Act

• The Louisiana Purchase

• The War of 1812

Identify the battle that marked the turning point of the American Revolution.

• Battle of Bunker Hill

• Battle of Saratoga

• Battle of Yorktown

• Battle of Lexington and Concord

Which event directly led to the drafting of the Declaration of Independence?

• The Boston Tea Party

• The Intolerable Acts

• The First Continental Congress

• The Second Continental Congress

How did the American Revolution impact Native American tribes?

• They gained new territories

• They formed alliances with the British

• They were largely unaffected

• They were forced to relocate

What was the significance of the Treaty of Paris 1783?

• It ended the French and Indian War

• It recognized American independence

• It established the U.S. Constitution

• It started the War of 1812

Which of the following acts imposed taxes on paper, paint, glass, and tea?

• The Sugar Act

• The Townshend Acts

• The Quartering Act

• The Tea Act

What was the main purpose of the Declaration of Independence?

• To declare war on Britain

• To outline the new American government

• To announce the colonies' separation from Britain

• To establish trade agreements with France

Which battle effectively ended the American Revolutionary War?

• Battle of Trenton

• Battle of Saratoga

• Battle of Yorktown

• Battle of Bunker Hill

What role did the French play in the American Revolution?

• They remained neutral

• They supported the British

• They provided military aid to the Americans

• They declared war on Spain

Which Native American leader allied with the British during the American Revolution?

• Tecumseh

• Pontiac

• Joseph Brant

• Sitting Bull