American Revolution Comprehension Quiz

The American Revolution was a war of

• money and greed.

• independence or separation.

• peace and friendship.

• control and taxes.

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Who was the main author of the Declaration of Independence?

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington

• Patrick Henry

• Paul Revere

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Which of these acts were NOT passed down by King George III

• Proclamation of 1800

• Stamp Act of 1765

• Tea Act of 1773

• Townshend Acts of 1767

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What was the primary goal of the Second Continental Congress?

• to make new laws.

• to plot against King George III.

• to meet new members.

• to formally separate from England.

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What were the French persuaded to do?

• over throw King George.

• offer supplies and naval assitance to the Continental Army.

• fight the British.

• steal some weapons.

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What year did King George III propose the Stamp Act?

• 1765

• 2022

• 1754

• 1783

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What was one advantage to the Continental army?

• the size of their army.

• knowledge of the land.

• abundance of weapons.

• different land features.

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What ended the American Revolution?

• Treaty of Paris

• Treaty of French

• Treaty of Sarotoga

• Treaty of England

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What effect did the Stamp Act of 1765 have on the colonists?

• It forced them to mail letters.

• Colonists didn't want to pay taxes on stamps, playing cards, or other important documents.

• Increased the price of stamps.

• Decreased the amount of stamps.

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What happened as a result of colonists not wanting to pay taxes on tea?

• Tea Act of 1800

• Tea Act of 1995

• Tea Act of 1773

• Tea Act of 1663

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