American Revolution Pre-test

Who fought in the American Revolution?

• France vs Britain

• Natives vs Colonists

• Colonists vs Britain

• Spain vs Britain

Why was the American Revolution fought?

• Britain and France both wanted the Ohio River Valley

• American colonists want independence from Britain

• Natives wanted their land back from Europeans

• Spain and England argued about their religions

What was a cause of the American Revolution?

• Britain taxing colonists without giving them representation

• The King of Britain treating the Canadian colonists worse than Americans

• The Native Americans rebelling against their enslavement

• The French revolted and overthrew their king

As a result of the American Revolution, the British agreed to

• allow the 13 colonies to have representation in Parliament

• give Spain the 13 colonies in exchange for Florida

• recognize the United States as an independent country

• look for allies against the United States

What did the Declaration of Independence do?

• Argued in favor of ending the monarchy

• Stated that the United States was separate from Britain

• Declared that the 13 colonies belonged to France

• Declared war on Great Britain

What happened on July 4, 1776?

• The Declaration of Independence was written

• The American Revolution began

• The American Revolution ended

• The Declaration of Independence was ratified

Who was in charge of the American military during the American Revolution?

• Thomas Jefferson

• Alexander Hamilton

• Benedict Arnold

• George Washington

Which of these historical figures was an American military leader until he changed sides and helped the British?

• Henry Knox

• Benedict Arnold

• Aaron Burr

• Marquis de Lafayette

Which foreign country helped the Americans during the American Revolution?

• France & Spain

• Canada & Germany

• Russia & China

• Mexico & Italy

Where did Americans spend a brutal winter in 1777-1778?

• Yorktown

• Valley Forge

• New York City

• Gettysburg