American Revolution

Who is often credited with writing the Declaration of Independence?

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• Benjamin Franklin

• John Adams

The American Revolution began with which event?

• Boston Tea Party

• Battle of Bunker Hill

• Lexington and Concord

• Treaty of Paris

Which document officially ended the American Revolution and recognized American independence?

• Treaty of Paris

• Articles of Confederation

• Declaration of Independence

• Emancipation Proclamation

Which European country provided military support to the American colonists during the Revolutionary War?

• France

• Spain

• Britain

• Germany

What year did the United States officially declare independence?

• 1770

• 1776

• 1783

• 1791

The phrase "No taxation without representation" became a rallying cry during which event?

• Boston Tea Party

• Stamp Act Congress

• Continental Congress

• Boston Massacre

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

• Thomas Paine

• Benjamin Franklin

• George Washington

• John Adams

The Battle of Saratoga is considered a turning point in the American Revolution because:

• It led to the capture of General Cornwallis

• It secured French support for the American cause

• It marked the end of British military involvement

• It resulted in the signing of the Treaty of Paris

The Boston Massacre occurred in which year?

• 1765

• 1770

• 1773

• 1775

What was the main purpose of the Declaration of Independence?

• To establish a new government

• To declare war on Britain

• To explain the reasons for independence

• To outline the terms of surrender