American Revolution and Constitution Quiz

Who won the French and Indian War?

• France

• Britain

• United States

• Canada

What was the purpose of the Proclamation of 1763?

• To prevent conflict with the Indians

• To allow colonists to settle west of the Appalachians

• To declare independence from Britain

• To impose new taxes on the colonists

Which act required the colonists to use revenue stamps on newspapers and legal documents?

• Stamp Act

• Intolerable Acts

• Tea Act

• Townshend Acts

Who organized protests and boycotts of British goods through the group 'Sons of Liberty'?

• Samuel Adams

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington

• Benjamin Franklin

What event led to the passing of the Intolerable Acts?

• Boston Tea Party

• Battle of Saratoga

• Declaration of Independence

• Shays' Rebellion

Who was the main author of the Declaration of Independence?

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Adams

• Benjamin Franklin

• George Washington

Which battle resulted in the surrender of a large British force and led to the French alliance?

• Battle of Saratoga

• Battle of Lexington and Concord

• Battle of Yorktown

• Battle of Trenton

What was the key feature of the new Constitution?

• Limited government

• Strong central government

• Equal representation for all states

• Abolition of slavery

What was the purpose of the Land Ordinance and Northwest Ordinance?

• Establish rules for the Northwest Territory

• Raise taxes on citizens and states

• Create a strong central government

• Suppress Shays' Rebellion

What was the result of Shays' Rebellion?

• Call for a stronger national government

• Declaration of Independence

• Treaty of Paris

• Ratification of the Constitution