The American Revolution and Government Quiz

What is a colony?

• A group of people who rule themselves

• A settlement controlled by another country

• A place where only farmers live

• A group of wild animals

Which document declared America's independence from Britain?

• The Constitution

• The Articles of Confederation

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Bill of Rights

What was a Patriot during the American Revolution?

• Someone who supported the king

• Someone who remained neutral

• Someone who moved to Canada

• Someone who supported independence

What was the main reason colonists protested "taxation without representation"?

• They didn't want to pay any taxes

• They wanted to vote on their taxes

• They thought taxes were too low

• They wanted British citizenship

Who was the main writer of the Declaration of Independence?

• George Washington

• Benjamin Franklin

• John Adams

• Thomas Jefferson

What group of people supported Britain during the Revolution?

• Loyalists

• Patriots

• Natives

• French allies

Where did the Boston Tea Party take place?

• New York Harbor

• Boston Harbor

What important right was listed in the Declaration of Independence?

• The right to own property

• The right to vote

• The right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness

• The right to drive

How did colonists usually spread news during the Revolution?

• Television

• Newspapers

• Internet

• Tik Tok

Which country helped America win the Revolution?

• Spain

• France

• Germany

• Russia