Revolution Review Quiz

What was one advantage the Americans had in the war?

• The were fighting on their own land.

• They had a bigger army and navy.

• They had enough money to hire mercenary troops from Germany

• They were better trained.

Which battle was considered to be the turning point of the American Revolution?

• Saratoga

• Yorktown

• Valley Forge

• Trenton

Which battle ended the war?

• Saratoga

• Yorktown

• Valley Forge

• Trenton

What country helped the Americans in the war?

• Great Britain

• Canada

• France

• Mexico

The Treaty of (a)   officially ended the American Revolution.

Thomas Paine wrote (a)   Sense, an argument for American independence.

What was the first plan of government for the United States?

• Articles of Confederation

• The Constitution

• The Bill of Rights

• The Declaration of Independence

In America's first plan of government, who had the most power?

• The federal government

• The president

• The states

• The king

Who was the primary author of the Declaration of Independence?

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Adams

• Benjamin Franklin

What was the main reason for the American colonies' rebellion against Britain?

• Religious freedom

• Taxation without representation

• Desire for a monarchy

• Land disputes