American Revolution Quiz

What event marked the beginning of the American Revolution according to John Green?

• The end of the 7 Years War

• The signing of the Declaration of Independence

• The Boston Massacre

• The Boston Tea Party

Why were the American colonists unhappy with the Stamp Act?

• The tax was too high

• They had no direct representation in Parliament

• It only applied to newspapers

• It was a tax on tea

What was the significance of the Boston Tea Party?

• It was a protest against high tea prices

• It led to the repeal of the Stamp Act

• It was a protest against British taxation policies

• It marked the start of the 7 Years War

What was the role of the Committees of Correspondence?

• To organize the Boston Tea Party

• To enforce boycotts and spread information

• To draft the Declaration of Independence

• To negotiate with the British government

What was the main purpose of the Continental Congress?

• To organize colonial militias

• To declare war on Britain

• To coordinate a response to British actions

• To draft the Articles of Confederation

What was a major limitation of the American Revolution regarding equality?

• It established a formal nobility

• It only benefited a small percentage of the population

• It allowed women to vote

• It abolished slavery immediately

Which Enlightenment thinker argued that human reason made belief in God unnecessary?

• Thomas Paine

• Immanuel Kant

• Adam Smith

• John Locke

What was a significant change brought about by the American Revolution?

• Creation of a monarchy

• Immediate abolition of slavery

• Establishment of a formal nobility

• Recognition of equal rights for daughters and widows

How did the American Revolution influence political discourse?

• It led to the immediate end of all hierarchical structures

• It emphasized ideas about property, equality, and representation

• It introduced the concept of a formal nobility

• It discouraged the use of Enlightenment ideas

What challenges do revolutionary ideas often face according to John Green?

• They are always easy to implement

• They always result in immediate equality

• They never lead to any change

• They are difficult to live up to