Early America Quiz

How many American colonies were there?

• 10

• 11

• 12

• 13

Which country did the American Colonists allied with?

• Britain

• Mexico

• France

• Spain

Why did the Founding Fathers write the Declaration of Independence?

• To explain the rights Americans have

• To gain support from other countries
• To declare independence, inspire people to fight, and explain the reasons why colonists should make their own government.

• To protest against unfair taxes

Why were the American Colonists upset with the British government?

• Taxation without representation, they felt as they did not have rights, and unfair laws.

• Because they were the biggest empire at the time and the Colonists did not like that.

• Because the British Government were giving the colonists to many rights.

• Because British soldiers wore red coats and the colonists did not like it.

How did women contribute to the American Revolution?

• Women only provided emotional support to the troops.
• Women did not contribute to the American Revolution.
• Women supported the troops, some fought in battle, served as spies, and participated in boycotts and protests.

• Women were not involved in any boycotts or protests during the American Revolution.

What happened during the Boston Tea Party?

• American colonists sold chests of tea to British merchants during the Boston Tea Party.
• American colonists dumped boxes of tea into the Boston Harbor as a protest against the Tea Act.

• American colonists celebrated the Tea Act by throwing a party in Boston Harbor.
• American colonists dumped chests of coffee into the Boston Harbor as a protest against the Tea Act.

What happened during the Boston Massacre?

• A peaceful protest by American colonists against British soldiers.
• A negotiation between British soldiers and American colonists resulting in a compromise.
• A celebration held by American colonists to commemorate their independence.
• Started as a protest. A confrontation between British soldiers and American colonists resulting in the death of five colonists.

What did the Treaty of Paris do?

• The Treaty of Paris ended the American Revolutionary War and recognized the United States as an independent nation. The US also got more land.

• The Treaty of Paris was a peace agreement between France and Spain.
• The Treaty of Paris granted independence to Canada.
• The Treaty of Paris established the United States as a British colony.

Who was in control of the Continental Army (The American Colonists Army)?

• George Washington
• John Adams
• Benjamin Franklin
• Thomas Jefferson