American Revolution

Which founding father held the role of lead military general during the American Revolutionary War?

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• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• Benjamin Franklin

What was one result of the Treaty of Paris in 1783?

• Great Britain recognized thee United States as an independent country.
• Competing Seminole and Spanish claims in West Florida were resolved.
• The British Navy agreed to stop pressing American sailors into service
• British territory in eastern Canada was ceded to France.

Who did the Continental Congress commission as Commander in Chief?

• Benedict Arnold
• Alexander Hamilton
• John Hancock
• George Washington

Which battle brought the French into the Revolutionary War on the side of the Americans?

• Saratoga
• Concord
• Trenton
• Yorktown

"America may boast that she has accomplished what no power before her ever did, contending with Britain--Captured two of their celebrated Generals and each an Army of thousands of veteran Troops to support them."
-- Abigail Adams, letter to John Adams, December 9, 1781
Which of the following is Abigail Adams referring to?

• The American victory at the battle of Yorktown
• The negotiation of the Treaty of Paris by American diplomats.
• The bravery of American soldiers at Valley Forge
• The arrival off French aid after the Battle of Saratoga

Which excerpt from the Declaration of Independence best explains why colonists were unhappy about their lack of representation in the British parliament?

• "He has refused to pass other laws for the accommodation of large districts of people"
• "For imposing Taxes on us without our Consent"
• He has refused his Assent to Laws, the most wholesome and necessary for thee public good."
• "For transporting us beyond Seas to be tried for pretended offences."

Who was the volunteer from France who became Washington’s trusted aide?

• Benjamin Franklin
• Francis Marion
• Marquis de Lafeyette
• Thomas Pain

Where were the first armed conflicts of the American Revolution?

• Yorktown
• Saratoga
• Lexington and Concord
• Bunker Hill

This American victory was the turning point in the war.

• Saratoga
• Yorktown
• Bunker Hill
• Lexington and Concord

Who was the major author of the Declaration of Independence?

• Benjamin Franklin
• John Adams
• Thomas Jefferson
• Patrick Henry

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