American Revolution

What was a primary cause of the American Revolution?

• The desire of American colonists to adopt the British parliamentary system

• The imposition of high taxes on American colonists without their consent

• The American colonists' desire to expand westward into French territory

• A large standing British army in the colonies that was welcomed by the colonists

What was the main purpose of the Bill of Rights?

• To outline the structure of the new government

• To grant all American citizens the right to vote

• To protect individual liberties against government infringement

• To establish the federal system of states

Which of the following was a significant effect of the American Revolution on global society?

• It discouraged other colonies from revolting against their colonial rulers

• It led to a decrease in democratic movements worldwide

• It inspired other countries to fight for their independence

• It strengthened the power of monarchies around the world

What role did the French play in the American Revolutionary War?

• They provided military support to the British forces

• They remained neutral throughout the war

• They provided military and financial support to the American colonies

• They attempted to mediate peace between the British and Americans

Which document officially ended the Revolutionary War?

• The U.S. Constitution

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Treaty of Paris (1783)

• The Bill of Rights

What was a major grievance of the colonists that led to the American Revolution?

• The lack of colonial representation in the British Parliament

• The British government's refusal to protect colonists from Native American attacks

• The forced quartering of British soldiers in colonial homes

• All of the above

Which amendment in the Bill of Rights guarantees freedom of speech?

• First Amendment

• Second Amendment

• Fourth Amendment

• Tenth Amendment

What was the significance of the Battle of Saratoga in the Revolutionary War?

• It was the final battle of the war, resulting in American independence

• It was a minor skirmish with no significant impact on the war's outcome

• It marked the turning point of the war in favor of the American forces

• It led to the British capturing Philadelphia, the American capital at the time

Who was the primary author of the Declaration of Independence?

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• Benjamin Franklin

• John Adams

This battle was the start of the Revolutionary War. It's where the first shots were fired.

• Battle of Yorktown

• Battle of Saratoga

• Battle of Valley Forge

• Battle at Lexington and Concord