Test Your Knowledge- American Revolution

Who was the primary author of the Declaration of Independence?

• Benjamin Franklin

• George Washington

• John Adams

• Thomas Jefferson

Which document declared the United States as an independent nation?

• Constitution

• Articles of Confederation

• Declaration of Independence

• Bill of Rights

What was the significance of the Battle of Lexington and Concord?

• It was a decisive victory for the British forces.

• It resulted in the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

• It led to the formation of the Continental Army.

• It marked the beginning of the American Revolutionary War.

Which country provided military support to the American colonists during the Revolution?

• Spain

• Germany

• Russia

• France

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

• John Adams

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• Benjamin Franklin

What impact did the American Revolution have on other countries seeking independence?

• It had no impact on other countries seeking independence.

• It inspired and influenced other countries seeking independence.

• It discouraged other countries seeking independence.

• It delayed the independence movements in other countries.

What were the original 13 colonies that formed the United States?

• Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, and Virginia.

• Alabama, Mississippi, Florida, Louisiana, Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Nebraska, South Dakota, North Dakota, Montana, Wyoming, and Colorado.

• Vermont, Kentucky, Tennessee, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, Missouri, Arkansas, and Louisiana.

• Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, and Virginia

Who was the first President of the United States?

• Benjamin Franklin

• George Washington

• John Adams

• Thomas Jefferson

What was the main reason for the American Revolution?

• Taxation without representation

• Desire for more land

• Disagreements over religion

• Desire for a different form of government

What was the outcome of the Treaty of Paris in 1783?

• It ended the American Revolution and recognized the United States as an independent nation.

• It marked the beginning of the American Revolutionary War.

• It resulted in the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

• It led to the formation of the Continental Army.