Colonial America and Revolutionary War Quiz

Which event is known as the 'Boston Tea Party'?

• A political protest against the Tea Act

• A boycott of British tea products

• A peaceful demonstration for tea rights

• A celebration of tea in Boston

What was the main reason why colonists came to America?

• Religious freedom

• To explore new lands and expand their empires

• To establish a monarchy

• Escape from persecution and political unrest

Which motivation for exploration should be added to the list?

• *Religious freedom

• * Economic gain

• * ?

• Larger and safer homes

• Employment Opportunity

• Lower taxes

• Fame and international recognition

Who was the leader of the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War?

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Adams

• Benjamin Franklin

Why were many colonists unhappy with the Proclamation of 1763?

• It took a lot of land from Canada.

• It limited the colonists' freedom and they couldn't move west.

• It gave France territory.

• Raids were encouraged by the Native Americans.

What was the name of the document that declared America's independence from Britain?

• Constitution of the United States

• Treaty of Paris

• Declaration of Independence

• Articles of Confederation

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

• John Adams

• Benjamin Franklin

• Thomas Paine

• George Washington

Which country provided military support to the American colonists during the Revolutionary War?

• China

• Russia

• Spain

• France

What does blockade mean in this sentence?

"They closed Boston Harbor by using British warships to form a blockade around the harbor so that no ships could pass through to dock.

• around the harbor

• could not pass through

• using British warships

• closed Boston Harbor

The French War happened first, then England went into debt what happened next?

• The colonists declared independence from Great Britain.

• The colonists destroyed shipments of tea.

• The colonists boycotted British Goods.

• Great Britain taxed the colonists to pay for the war debt.