DoI and Revolutionary War Quiz

Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?

• George Washington

• Sam Adams

• Benjamin Franklin

• Thomas Jefferson

Which side had more funds for uniforms, ships, and weapons?

• Former 13 Colonies/America Army

• British Army

The Declaration of Independence argues that if a ____________ does respect your rights, you have the right to replace it.

• Parent

• Government

• School

• Video Game

What was the nickname for the soldiers fighting in the British Army?

• Patriots

• Colonists

• Lobsterbacks

• Hessians

According to the Declaration of Independence, governments that are destructive should be_____________.

• Respected

• Given all power

• Abolished or changed

• Supported by the people

What was the reason for fighting for the colonists/patriots?

• To pay more taxes

• To end slavery

• To become independent

• To expand the empire

Which side had "home field" advantage? They were defending their own country and knew the land well.

• British Army

• German Mercenaries

• Former 13 Colonies/American Army

Where were the first shots of the Revolutionary War fired? First battle (s) of the war.

• Battle of Yorktown

• Battle of Gettysburg

• Battle of Pearl Harbor

• Battles of Lexington and Concord

When the colonists reached their _______________ it was time to go to war with Great Britain and King George.

• Tax limit

• Boiling point

• Peace talks

• 8 year limit

What is the name of the colonists who were for independence and against King George III?

• Loyalists

• Subjects of the King

• Mariners

• Patriots