American Revolution Review

Who was the major author of the Declaration of Independence?

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Mason

• John Adams

• George Washington

What was the name of the British king during the American Revolution?

• Charles III
• George III
• William III
• James III

The U.S. was founded on July 4, 1776, by the approval of this document.

• the Treaty of Paris
• the Constitution
• the Declaration of Independence
• the Virginia Charter

Why were the American Colonist taxed after the French and Indian War?

• Britain was in debt and needed money
• That was the agreement with the Native Americans
• They made too much money
• Townshend Acts

This type of colonist was ready for rebellion and the fight for independence.

• Loyalist
• Patriot
• Neutral
• British 

Colonists who supported the Bitish king were called 

• Patriots
• Republicans
• Democrats
• Loyalists

He was a French Nobleman who volunteered service to the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War.

• George Washington
• James Lafayette
• Marquis de Lafayette
• Patrick Henry

Which country did the colonists belong to?

• 3

• 2

• 1

• 4

Select the statement that describe the role of women during the Revolutionary War.

• Most women moved westward to avoid the war.

• Many women moved back to England for safety.

• Women took on more responsibility to support the war effort.

• Women began cooking meals for the British soldiers.

Who would most likely say "I am undecided about this war taking place. The British are offering me freedom but my friends have joined the Continental Army"?

• an American Indian
• a British soldier
• a Continental soldier
• an African American slave