American Revolution Quiz

What was the main reason for the colonists' outrage with the Stamp Act?

• The British government imposed taxes without the colonists' consent

• The British government refused to allow the colonists to have a voice in the government

• The British government spent too much money during the French and Indian War

• The British government favored the East India Company over the colonists

What event led to the Boston Tea Party?

• The implementation of the Tea Act

• The passing of the Stamp Act

• The Battle of Lexington and Concord

• The signing of the Declaration of Independence

Who was the commander-in-chief of the Continental Army?

• George Washington

• King George III

• John Adams

• Thomas Jefferson

Who imposed a series of acts to collect taxes from the colonists?

• King George III

• George Washington

• John Adams

• Thomas Jefferson

Who was the main author of the Declaration of Independence?

• George Washington

• King George III

• John Adams

• Thomas Jefferson

Who made a secret agreement with the British and became known as a traitor?

• George Washington

• King George III

• John Adams

• Benedict Arnold

Which battle became known as 'The shot heard around the world'?

• The Battle of Lexington and Concord

• The Battle of Saratoga

• The Battle of Yorktown

• The Battle of Bunker Hill

Which battle was the turning point in the Revolutionary War?

• The Battle of Lexington and Concord

• The Battle of Saratoga

• The Battle of Yorktown

• The Battle of Bunker Hill