American Revolution Quiz

What was the purpose of the First Continental Congress?

• To declare independence from Great Britain

• To demand certain rights from Great Britain

• To negotiate a peace treaty with Great Britain

• To form a new government for the colonies

Who warned the colonists of the British advance toward Lexington and Concord?

• Paul Revere

• George Washington

• Thomas Gage

• Benedict Arnold

What is meant by the expression 'shot heard 'round the world'?

• The first shot fired in the American Revolution

• A shot that caused a global conflict

• A shot that was heard by people around the world

• A shot that symbolized the beginning of a new era

What was the purpose of the Second Continental Congress?

• To declare independence from Great Britain

• To demand certain rights from Great Britain

• To negotiate a peace treaty with Great Britain

• To form a new government for the colonies

Who captured Fort Ticonderoga?

• George Washington

• Thomas Gage

• Benedict Arnold

• Paul Revere

How was the Continental Army able to drive British forces out of Boston?

• By launching a surprise attack

• By cutting off their supply lines

• By using superior military tactics

• By capturing their leader

What was the outcome of the Battle of Bunker Hill?

• Patriot victory

• British victory

• Stalemate

• Treaty negotiation

What geographic advantage did control of Boston provide?

• Access to important trade routes

• Strategic defensive position

• Abundance of natural resources

• Close proximity to other colonies

What did the Stamp Act tax?

• Sugar

• All mailings sent throughout the colonies

• Tea from India

• Paper materials and Legal documents

Why did the British impose the Stamp Act?

• As payback for the repeal of the sugar act

• To repay debts formed from the French and Indian War

• To punish the colonies for the Declaration of Independence

• To help defeat the French in the 7 Years War