8th Grade US History: The American Revolution Quiz

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

• Benjamin Franklin

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Adams

What was the primary purpose of the Declaration of Independence?

• To establish a new constitution

• To declare war on Britain

• To explain why the colonies were seeking independence from Britain

• To create an alliance with France

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

• Battle of Bunker Hill

• Battle of Saratoga

• Battle of Yorktown

• Battle of Lexington and Concord

What was the name of the treaty that officially ended the American Revolution?

• Treaty of Paris 1783

• Treaty of Versailles

• Treaty of Ghent

• Treaty of London

Which document served as the first constitution of the United States?

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Federalist Papers

• The Articles of Confederation

• The United States Constitution

Who wrote the influential pamphlet "Common Sense" advocating for American independence?

• John Adams

• Thomas Paine

• Benjamin Franklin

• Alexander Hamilton

What was the main reason the British government taxed the American colonies?

• To pay for the colonies' defense

• To fund exploration of the west

• To pay off debt from the French and Indian War

• To increase the wealth of the British monarchy

Which act imposed the first direct tax on the American colonies by requiring that many printed materials in the colonies be produced on stamped paper produced in London?

• The Sugar Act

• The Stamp Act

• The Townshend Acts

• The Tea Act

What was the significance of the Boston Tea Party?

• It was a celebration of the colonies' independence.

• It marked the end of British taxation.

• It was a protest against the Tea Act and British taxation.

• It was a meeting to draft the Declaration of Independence.

Which group served as the colonial militia during the American Revolution, ready to fight at a minute's notice?

• The Continental Army

• The Redcoats

• The Minutemen

• The Loyalists