American Revolution Quiz

Which European countries had colonized North America by the 18th century?

• Britain, France, and Spain

• Portugal, Spain, and France

• France, the Netherlands, and Spain

• Britain, Portugal, and the Netherlands

Why did the American colonists refuse to pay taxes imposed by Britain?

• They wanted to support France

• They were too high

• They had no representation in the British parliament

• They were already paying local taxes

What event is known as the Boston Tea Party?

• A protest where tea was dumped into the sea

• A negotiation with the British

• A meeting to discuss taxes

• A celebration of British goods

What was the significance of the First Continental Congress?

• It signed the Declaration of Independence

• It established a new American government

• It petitioned the king to remove taxes and governors

• It declared war on Britain

Who was appointed as the general of the Continental Army?

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Adams

• Benjamin Franklin

• George Washington

What document declared the thirteen colonies as a new nation?

• The Treaty of Paris

• The Articles of Confederation

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Constitution

Which battle marked a turning point by stopping a British campaign in New York?

• Battle of Bunker Hill

• Battle of Trenton

• Battle of Saratoga

• Battle of Yorktown

Which country declared its allegiance with the Americans in 1778?

• The Netherlands

• Spain

• France

• Germany

What was the outcome of the Peace Treaty of Paris in 1783?

• The war continued for another decade

• France gained control of the colonies

• The United States gained independence

• Britain retained control of the colonies

Who was elected as the first President of the United States?

• John Adams

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington

• James Madison