American Revolution Test Review

What were the main causes of the American Revolution?

Which event marked the beginning of the American Revolution?

• Boston Tea Party

• Declaration of Independence

• French and Indian War

• Battle of Lexington and Concord

Who wrote the pamphlet 'Common Sense' that influenced many colonists to support independence?

• George Washington

• John Adams

• Benjamin Franklin

• Thomas Paine

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

• It had no significant impact on the American Revolutionary War.

• It resulted in a peaceful resolution between the American colonies and Great Britain.

• It marked the beginning of the American Revolutionary War.

• It was a decisive victory for the British forces.

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

• Battle of Lexington and Concord

• Battle of Yorktown

• Battle of Saratoga

• Battle of Bunker Hill

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

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington

• Benjamin Franklin

• John Adams

What was the purpose of the Declaration of Independence?

• The purpose was to establish a monarchy.

• The purpose was to negotiate a peace treaty.

• The purpose was to declare war on other countries.

• The purpose was to declare independence and explain the reasons.

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

• France

• Germany

• Spain

• Russia

Which heading best completes the partial outline?

• 1. Attempts to Overthrow British Rule

• 1. Development of Self-Government in the American Colonies

• 1. Establishment of British Parliamentary Control Over the Colonies

• 1. Social Reform Movements in the American Colonies

1.  The events described in this account could be considered a turning point in history because

• The author of this account went on to become a powerful English Lord.

• Native American societies grew strong again after contracting European diseases, resulting in an increase in Native populations at this time.

• 1. Native Americans in the British colonies experienced a drastic decline in population due to disease and war brought by Europeans.

• 1. New England colonists repaired relationships with Native Americans soon after the incidents described.