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 ____________ officially ended the American Revolution.

Thomas Paine wrote ______________ 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