Belmont Ridge Middle School - History 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Quarter

Who amongst these noble gentlemen didst command the valiant forces of the Continental Army 'gainst the tyranny of the British crown during the epoch of the American Revolution?

• Benjamin Franklin

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Adams

What was the main purpose of the Declaration of Independence?

• To announce the colonies' new trade policies

• To declare war on Britain

• To explain why the colonies deserved independence

• To establish a new government

Which battle is considered the turning point of the American Revolution?

• Battle of Yorktown

• Battle of Saratoga

• Battle of Bunker Hill

• Battle of Lexington and Concord

What was the significance of the Treaty of Paris 1783?

• It ended the French and Indian War.

• It recognized American independence from Britain.

• It established the boundaries of the new nation.

• Both B and C

Which document established the first form of national government for the United States?

• The Constitution

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Articles of Confederation

• The Bill of Rights

Who was the primary author of the Declaration of Independence?

• George Washington

• Benjamin Franklin

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Adams

What was the last major battle of the American Revolution?

• Battle of Saratoga

• Battle of Yorktown

• Battle of Bunker Hill

• Battle of Lexington and Concord

Which act passed by the British Parliament was intended to punish the Massachusetts colonists for the Boston Tea Party?

• The Stamp Act

• The Intolerable Acts

• The Sugar Act

• The Townshend Acts

What was the primary reason many colonists were upset with British rule and taxation?

• They were not represented in the British Parliament.

• The taxes were too high.

• They preferred French rule.

• They wanted to establish their own religion.

Which group was formed to protest British policies and taxes and helped organize the Boston Tea Party?

• The Sons of Liberty

• The Continental Army

• The Federalists

• The Loyalists