American Revolution Quiz

What was the primary cause of the American Revolution?

• Disputes over land with Native Americans

• Conflict over taxes and representation

• The election of a British king

• Religious differences

Which event is known as the start of the American Revolution?

• Boston Tea Party

• Declaration of Independence

• Battles of Lexington and Concord

• Boston Massacre

Who was the primary author of the Declaration of Independence?

• George Washington

• Benjamin Franklin

• John Adams

• Thomas Jefferson

What was the purpose of the Boston Tea Party?

• To celebrate the repeal of taxes

• To protest the Tea Act and taxation without representation

• To welcome British tea imports

• To negotiate peace with Britain

Which treaty officially ended the American Revolution?

• Treaty of Paris (1783)

• Treaty of Versailles

• Treaty of Ghent

• Treaty of Alliance

What was the significance of the Battle of Saratoga?

• It marked the end of the war.

• It convinced France to join the war as an ally of the colonies.

• It was the first battle of the war.

• It led to the capture of George Washington.

Who led the Continental Army during the American Revolution?

• John Hancock

• Benedict Arnold

• George Washington

• Thomas Paine

What was the primary role of the Sons of Liberty?

• To write the U.S. Constitution

• To organize protests against British policies

• To negotiate treaties with Britain

• To draft state constitutions

What did the "Intolerable Acts" do?

• Gave independence to the colonies

• Closed Boston Harbor and restricted colonial self-government

Which country provided significant military support to the American colonists?

• Spain

• Germany

• France

• Russia