American Revolution Quiz

American Revolution Quiz

8th Grade

10 Qs

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American Revolution Quiz

American Revolution Quiz

Assessment

Quiz

History

8th Grade

Hard

Created by

Katherine Williams

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What were the main causes of the American Revolution?

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

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

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

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

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was the primary author of the Declaration of Independence?

George Washington

Thomas Jefferson

Benjamin Franklin

John Adams

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which event is often considered the starting point of the American Revolution?

French and Indian War

Declaration of Independence

Boston Tea Party

Battle of Lexington and Concord

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the purpose of the Stamp Act?

To establish a system of postal service in the American colonies.

To promote unity among the American colonies.

To enforce British control over the American colonies.

To raise revenue from the American colonies.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

Thomas Jefferson

George Washington

John Adams

Benjamin Franklin

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the significance of the Battle of Saratoga?

The Battle of Saratoga led to the signing of the Treaty of Paris.

It was a minor skirmish with no significant impact on the outcome of the war.

The battle resulted in a decisive victory for the British forces.

It was a turning point in the American Revolutionary War and convinced France to ally with the United States.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which document outlined the grievances of the American colonists against the British government?

Magna Carta

Articles of Confederation

Emancipation Proclamation

Declaration of Independence

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