12.5 American Revolution Quizziz

What were some key reasons for Britain's formidable global power in the mid-1700s?

• Alliance with France, control of the Mediterranean, and strong navy

• Colonial unrest, economic instability, and political turmoil

• Isolation, lack of resources, and weak leadership

• Location, support of commerce, and huge gains in territory

What event marked the beginning of the American Revolution?

• The signing of the Treaty of Paris

• The Battle of Saratoga

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Battle of Lexington and Concord

Who primarily wrote the Declaration of Independence?

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• James Madison

• Benjamin Franklin

What idea from the Enlightenment is reflected in the Declaration of Independence?

• Feudalism

• Popular sovereignty

• Divine right of kings

• Absolute monarchy

Which European nation joined the American side after the Battle of Saratoga?

• Spain

• Germany

• France

• Italy

Where did the British surrender, effectively ending the American Revolution?

• Boston, Massachusetts

• Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

• Yorktown, Virginia

• Charleston, South Carolina

Who established a federal republic under the Constitution in 1789?

• Benjamin Franklin

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington

• James Madison

What idea was the United States Constitution based on?

• Feudalism

• Absolute monarchy

• Popular sovereignty

• Divine right of kings

What important symbol of freedom has the United States Constitution become?

• A symbol of anarchy

• A symbol of oppression

• A symbol of democracy

• A symbol of tyranny

What document protected basic rights as the first ten amendments to the Constitution?

• Emancipation Proclamation

• Bill of Rights

• Declaration of Independence

• Magna Carta