Origins of the American Revolution

What year did the American Revolution begin?

• 1775

• 1783

• 1763

• 1800

Who was the King of Britain during the American Revolution?

• King George I

• King George II

• King George III

• King George IV

What was the name of the event where American colonists dumped tea into Boston Harbor?

• Boston Tea Party

• Boston Massacre

• Lexington and Concord

• Battle of Bunker Hill

Which document announced the American colonies' independence from Britain?

• The Constitution

• The Bill of Rights

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Articles of Confederation

Who was the main author of the Declaration of Independence?

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• Benjamin Franklin

• John Adams

What was the first battle of the American Revolution?

• Battle of Saratoga

• Battle of Yorktown

• Battle of Lexington and Concord

• Battle of Bunker Hill

Which act imposed taxes on paper, paint, glass, and tea?

• Stamp Act

• Townshend Acts

• Intolerable Acts

• Tea Act

What was the purpose of the First Continental Congress?

• To declare independence

• To discuss grievances against Britain

• To draft the Constitution

• To elect a president

Which group was formed to protest British policies and taxes?

• Sons of Liberty

• Loyalists

• Redcoats

• Minutemen

What was the significance of the Battle of Saratoga?

• It was the first battle of the war

• It was the last battle of the war

• It was a turning point that gained French support

• It was a major defeat for the British