American Revolution Quiz

What was the primary objective of the British march on Concord?

• To initiate the Revolutionary War

• To seize and destroy military supplies

• To arrest the colonial leaders

• To establish British rule in Concord

What was the term used to refer to the American colonists who wanted independence from Britain?

• Loyalists

• Patriots

• Tories

• Redcoats

Why was the Battle of Saratoga a turning point for the Patriots?

• The Patriots gained an alliance with France
• The Patriots saved the army from losing enlisted men
• The Patriots got a Prussian to train the Continental Army
• The Patriots realized they didn't need foreign allies

What best explains what happened at the Battle of Trenton?

• The American Army trapped John Burgoyne's British Army
• General Cornwallis was trapped by Washington and surrendered
• The American Army retreated after it ran out of ammunition
• Washington surprised the Hessians after Christmas and won a major victory

What was the significance of the Battle of Yorktown in the American Revolution?

• It marked the beginning of the American Revolution

• It was a minor skirmish with no significant impact

• It was the turning point in favor of the British

• It was the decisive victory that ended the American Revolution

Which of the following best describes the purpose of the Declaration of Independence?

• A document asking for forgiveness

• A document declaring separation from a ruling power

• A guide providing instructions for a journey

• A post sharing personal issues with the public

What was the main objective of the Treaty of Paris?

• To abolish slavery in France

• To impose taxes on American Colonists

• To officially liberate America from Britain

• To protect the rights of the Pilgrims in Plymouth

What rights were stated in The Declaration of Independence?

• Liberty
• The pursuit of happiness
• Life
• All of the above

Which countries supported the United States in the Revolutionary War against Britain?

• Germany and Italy

• Spain and France

• Russia and China

• India and Australia

What was the term used by the Patriots to refer to the British soldiers during the American Revolution?

• Bluecoats

• Greenjackets

• Redcoats

• Blackguards