American Revolution

What country did the American colonies rebel against?

• Portugal

• Spain

• Britain

• France

How many of the American Colonies were a part of the revolution?

• 7

• 13

• 25

• 50

What year did the Revolutionary War begin?

• 1775

• 1776

• 1780

What was the main reason that the American Colonies rebelled and fought for their independence?

• They wanted their own king

• They didn`t like the people of Britain and wanted nothing to do with them

• They didn`t want to pay taxes without having representation in the government

• They thought it would be cool to have their own flag

What was the name of the group that declared the independence of the United States?

• The Washingtonians

• The Second Continental Congress

• The Republicans

What year did the United States issue the Declaration of Independence?

• 1776

• 1783

• 1790

Which of the following states was NOT part of the original 13 colonies?

• Virginia

• Georgia

• New York

• Colorado

Which European country became a major ally to the United States during the Revolutionary War?

• Russia

• Italy

• France

• Sweden

Who was the first President of the United States?

• George Washington

• John Adams

• Paul Revere

What type of government did the new country of the United States form?

• Monarchy

• Democracy

• Dictatorship