American Revolution Quiz Review

What were the main causes of the American Revolution?

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

• Influence of European Enlightenment ideas, desire for social equality, and opposition to slavery.

• Disagreements over trade policies, conflicts with Native American tribes, and resentment towards British military presence.

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

Who was the primary author of the Declaration of Independence?

• John Adams

• Benjamin Franklin

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

Which battle is considered the turning point of the American Revolution?

• Battle of Bunker Hill

• Battle of Saratoga

• Battle of Yorktown

• Battle of Trenton

What was the significance of the Battle of Saratoga?

• It led to the signing of the Treaty of Paris.

• It was a decisive victory for the British forces.

• It resulted in the capture of George Washington.

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

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

• Thomas Jefferson

• Benjamin Franklin

• John Adams

• George Washington

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

• Limited impact

• Significant improvement

• No impact at all

• Complete equality

What impact did the American Revolution have on slavery?

• Abolished slavery completely.

• Mixed impact

• Increased the number of slaves.

• Had no impact on slavery.

What was the purpose of the Olive Branch Petition?

• To seek reconciliation with Great Britain

• To negotiate a trade agreement with Great Britain.

• To establish a new government.

• To declare war on Great Britain.

Who was the British monarch during the American Revolution?

• King George III

• King George IV

• King George II

• Queen Elizabeth II

What role did France play in the American Revolution?

• France provided military and financial support to the American colonists.

• France fought against the American colonists in the American Revolution.

• France remained neutral throughout the American Revolution.

• France only provided financial support to the American colonists.