American Revolution Quiz

What was the date of the Boston Tea Party?

• July 4, 1776

• January 1, 1863

• December 16, 1773

• September 11, 2001

Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?

• George Washington

• Benjamin Franklin

• Abraham Lincoln

• Thomas Jefferson

What was the significance of the Battle of Lexington and Concord?

• It was a decisive victory for the British forces

• It had no impact on the American Revolutionary War

• It led to the signing of the Declaration of Independence

• It marked the beginning of the American Revolutionary War.

When and where did the Continental Congress meet?

• New York City, New York

• Washington D.C., Maryland

• Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

• Boston, Massachusetts

What was the turning point of the American Revolution?

• Battle of Bunker Hill

• Boston Tea Party

• Declaration of Independence

• Battle of Saratoga

What was the main goal of the Boston Tea Party?

• To support British taxation

• To protest against British taxation without representation

• To celebrate the British rule

• To negotiate with the British government

What were the main ideas expressed in the Declaration of Independence?

• Rights to education, healthcare, and employment; government by divine right of kings; right to suppress dissent

• Rights to property, wealth, and power; government by force of the ruler; right to maintain the status quo

• Rights to freedom of speech, religion, and assembly; government by military dictatorship; right to impose strict laws

• Rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness; government by consent of the governed; right to alter or abolish government

Who were the leaders of the Battle of Lexington and Concord?

• George Washington and Thomas Jefferson

• John Parker and John Buttrick

• Paul Revere and Samuel Adams

• Benjamin Franklin and John Hancock

What were the main decisions made by the Continental Congress?

• signing a peace treaty with Britain, establishing a monarchy, and abolishing the Continental Army

• declaring independence from Britain, creating the Articles of Confederation, and organizing the Continental Army