American Revolution Test

Who were the men that signed the Declaration?

• The members of the Second Continental Congress
• The Sons of Liberty
• The men who wanted to be president
• Important men from Boston

Who were the signers of the Declaration of Independence writing to?

• The world

• King George

• George Washington

• One Republic & Timabland

The phrase "No Taxation without Representation" was shouted by colonist who felt what?

• They needed a tax collector
• That they had no voice in Parliment
• That they wanted their tax check
• That Parliament had heard them

Why is July 4, 1776 an important date in U.S. history?

• Common Sense was published.
• The Olive Branch Petition sent to King George III.
• The American Revolution ends.
• The Declaration of Independence is signed.

Jefferson also wrote that the colonies were no longer bound to what country?

• Canada

• Brazil

• Great Britain

• Australia

Which war was a result of the Intolerable Acts?

• Korean War

• Civil War

• American Revolution

• World War II

Congress added these words to the end of the Declaration:  "That these United Colonies are, and of right ought to be Free and Independent ________."

• cities
• countries
• schools
• states

What are the three inalienable rights that all people have?

• Food, Shelter, and Clothing
• Life, Liberty and Death
• Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness

When deciding whether or not to break away from the British, the colonists split into what 2 groups?

• Kings & Queens

• Patriots & Loyalists

• Redcoats & Patriots

• British & Americans

After the French and Indian War, Parliament passed new laws for the colonies. These laws were passed because Britain

• was afraid the French would support the colonies.
• was afraid many of the colonists would return to Britain.
• needed the colonists to help pay for the war. 
• wanted the Native Americans to return to their lands.