American Revolution Quiz

What were the Intolerable Acts?

• The leaders from all colonies who met to discuss problems with Britain

• A group of American colonists who remained loyal to Britain

• A fiery group of Patriots who led the Boston Tea Party

• A series of laws set up by Parliament to punish Massachusetts for the Boston Tea Party

Which European country fought against Britain in the French and Indian War?

• France

• Spain

• Germany

• Italy

Who fought with the French in the French and Indian War?

• Indians

• Africans

• Asians

• Europeans

What was the main cause of anger for the Patriots against the British?

• Trade

• Slavery

• Religion

• Taxes

What phrase showed that the Colonists did not want to be taxed without representation?

• All men are created equal

• Give me liberty or give me death

• United we stand, divided we fall

• No taxation without representation

Who were the Colonists who wanted independence from Britain?

• Patriots

• Indians

• Loyalists

• Sons of Liberty

What is the term for the group of people colonists elected to make their laws?

• Congress

• Assembly

• Parliament

• Senate

Which European country became the claim of Canada after the French and Indian War?

• Spain

• Britain

• France

• Germany

Who was the leader of the Virginia militia during the French and Indian War?

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• Benjamin Franklin

• John Adams

Who were the American colonists who remained loyal to Britain?

• Sons of Liberty

• Loyalists

• Indians

• Patriots