American Revolution

Who authored "Common Sense" and argued for independence from England?

• Thomas Paine

• Paul Revere

• John Adams

• Marquis de Lafayette

Which Virginia delegate was appointed as Commander-in-Chief of colonial forces?

• John Adams

• George Washington

• Thomas Paine

• Marquis de Lafayette

Who argued that establishing a government and army for the colonies was necessary?

• John Adams

• Samuel Adams

• John Dickinson

• Friedrich von Steuben

Who advocated for French support of the Americans?

• Friedrich von Steuben

• Marquis de Lafayette

• Thomas Paine

• John Adams

What did the Stamp Act require colonists to do?

• Pay a tax on tea

• Pay a tax on key documents

• House British troops

• Send grievances to the king

What event involved colonists taunting and threatening British troops in Boston in 1770?

• Boston Tea Party

• Lexington and Concord

• Boston Massacre

• First Continental Congress

What was the outcome of the Boston Massacre?

• Peaceful resolution

• Several individuals were killed

• British troops retreated

• Colonists gained independence

What did the Patriots support?

• Loyalty to Great Britain

• Independence from Great Britain

• Neutrality in the conflict

• Alliance with France

Where was the last major battle of the American Revolution fought?

• Valley Forge

• Yorktown

• Paris

• Boston

What did the Treaty of Paris accomplish?

• It started the American Revolution

• It declared independence

• It concluded the American Revolution

• It formed a new government