Q4W5 SS: American Revolution

What was one of the primary causes of the American Revolution?

• Disagreements over the environment

• Taxation without representation

• Religious conflicts

• Cultural differences

What document announced the colonies' intention to separate from Britain?

• The U.S. Constitution

• The Articles of Confederation

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Bill of Rights

Who did the American colonies fight against in the Revolutionary War?

• France

• Spain

• Britain

• Germany

Which battle was considered the turning point of the Revolutionary War?

• Battle of Bunker Hill

• Battle of Yorktown

• Battle of Saratoga

• Battle of Lexington

Which country became an ally to the American colonies during the war?

• Spain

• Canada

• France

• Germany

When did the American Revolutionary War officially end?

• 1776

• 1781

• 1791

• 1801

What was one short-term effect of the Revolutionary War?

• Creation of the U.S. Constitution

• Establishment of the United States as an independent nation

• Abolition of slavery

• Start of the Civil War

How did colonists initially protest British taxes?

• They staged violent rebellions

• They refused to pay taxes and boycotted British goods

• They wrote petitions to the King of France

• They organized a peace treaty with Britain

Which army was initially more successful in the Revolutionary War?

• The French army

• The Continental Army

• The British army

• The Spanish navy

What long-term impact did the American Revolution have?

• It united European monarchies

• It influenced global democratic movements

• It ended all forms of slavery worldwide

• It resulted in the expansion of British colonies