US History Quiz

Which European country established the first successful English colony in America?

• England

• Portugal

• France

• Spain

What was the main cause of the American Revolution?

• Disagreements over trade and economic policies

• Desire for independence from British rule

• Lack of representation in the British government

• High taxes imposed by the British government

Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?

• John Adams

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• Benjamin Franklin

Which event marked the beginning of the American Revolution?

• Boston Tea Party

• Declaration of Independence

• Emancipation Proclamation

• Battle of Lexington and Concord

What was the purpose of the Constitutional Convention?

• To create a new currency for the United States.

• To create a new framework for the United States government and to draft the United States Constitution.

• To establish a monarchy in the United States.

• To abolish the United States government.

Who is often referred to as the 'Father of the Constitution'?

• Benjamin Franklin

• George Washington

• James Madison

• Thomas Jefferson

Which state did not send delegates to the Constitutional Convention?

• New York

• Massachusetts

• Virginia

• Rhode Island

What is the first permanent English settlement in North America?

• Roanoke

• Jamestown

• Plymouth

• Boston

Who was the commander-in-chief of the Continental Army during the American Revolution?

• John Adams

• George Washington

• Benjamin Franklin

• Thomas Jefferson

Which document established the framework of the United States government?

• United States Constitution

• Bill of Rights

• Emancipation Proclamation

• Declaration of Independence