American Revolution Quiz

What event sparked the tensions between American colonists and British soldiers in Boston?

• Fighting Begins

• Boston Massacre

• Boston Tea Party

• First Continental Congress

What was the main reason for the American colonists' rebellion against British taxes?

• Desire for complete independence

• High cost of British goods

• Unfair trade policies

• Lack of representation in British Parliament

Which event led to the passing of the Coercive Acts by King George III and British Parliament?

• Fighting Begins

• First Continental Congress

• Boston Tea Party

• Boston Massacre

What was the purpose of the First Continental Congress?

• To declare independence from Great Britain

• To discuss and address the grievances of the American colonies

• To organize a colonial army

• To negotiate with King George III

Who was appointed as the commander-in-chief of the new colonial army?

• Samuel Adams

• Paul Revere

• John Hancock

• George Washington

What was the outcome of the Olive Branch Petition sent to King George III?

• The colonies were declared in rebellion

• The colonies were granted independence

• The petition was dismissed

• The colonies were offered representation in British Parliament

Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?

• Benjamin Franklin

• John Adams

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington

What date is considered the 'birth' of the United States?

• July 4th, 1776

• September 1774

• May 1775

• April 18th, 1775

What was the main purpose of the Second Continental Congress?

• To organize a colonial army

• To discuss and address the grievances of the American colonies

• To declare independence from Great Britain

• To negotiate with King George III

Which document declared independence from Great Britain?

• Declaration of Independence

• Suffolk Resolves

• Declaration of the Causes and Necessity for Taking Up Arms

• Prohibitory Act