American Revolution Quiz

What were the main causes of the American Revolution?

• Lack of economic opportunities, religious conflicts, and disputes over land ownership.

• Influence of foreign powers, cultural differences, and disagreements over trade policies.

• Resistance to British military presence, economic inequality, and dissatisfaction with colonial governance.

• Taxation without representation, desire for self-governance, and tensions with Great Britain.

Who was the primary author of the Declaration of Independence?

• Thomas Jefferson

• Benjamin Franklin

• John Adams

• George Washington

Which battle is considered the turning point of the American Revolution because it convinced the French to back the colonies?

• Battle of Trenton

• Battle of Yorktown

• Battle of Saratoga

• Battle of Bunker Hill

What was the purpose of the Declaration of Independence?

• To establish a monarchy

• To declare war on other countries

• To declare independence and explain reasons

• To negotiate a peace treaty

Who was the commander-in-chief of the Continental Army during the American Revolution?

• Benjamin Franklin

• George Washington

• John Adams

• Thomas Jefferson

Which event led to the imposition of the Intolerable Acts by the British?

• Boston Massacre

• Stamp Act

• Declaration of Independence

• Boston Tea Party

What impact did the American Revolution have on women's rights?

• Complete equality

• Significant improvement

• Limited impact

• No impact at all

The ideas of Thomas Paine's Common Sense and the Declaration of Independence stemmed from what era?

• Revolutionary

• Enlightenment

• Civil War

• Great Awakening

Which battle marked the final major engagement of the American Revolution?

• Battle of Lexington

• Battle of Saratoga

• Battle of Yorktown

• Battle of Bunker Hill

What were the long-term effects of the American Revolution on the world?

• Spread of democratic ideals, inspiring other revolutions, weakening of colonial powers

• Isolationism, decrease in global trade, decline of nationalism

• Strengthening of colonial powers, decline of democratic ideals, decrease in global trade

• Increase in global trade, rise of nationalism, establishment of new nations