American Revolution Quiz

Why did the Sons of Liberty organize the Boston Tea Party?

• To celebrate the repeal of the Stamp Act

• To protest the Tea Act

• To support King George III

• To welcome British soldiers to Boston

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

• It marked the end of the war.

• It was the first battle of the war.

• It convinced France to help the Americans.

• It officially grated Americans their independence.

What does the phrase "no taxation without representation" mean?

• Colonists should not pay taxes because they are represented

• Colonists wanted to elect their own tax collectors

• Colonists should not be taxed by Britain without having representatives in Parliament

• All taxes should be decided by the King

What was the purpose of the Declaration of Independence?

• To declare war on Britain

• To inform King George III that the United States wanted to remain part of Britain

• To outline the reasons for the Boston Tea Party

• To tell King George III that the United States wanted to be independent from Britain

Which event officially ended the American Revolution and granted the United States independence?

• The signing of the Treaty of Paris

• The Battle of Yorktown

• The Boston Massacre

• The Declaration of Independence

Who was the primary author of the Declaration of Independence?

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• Benjamin Franklin

• John Adams

Why did Britain impose taxes on the American colonies?

• To pay for the colonies' defense

• To punish the colonies for rebellion

• To fund the British army's expenses in Europe

• To pay off debt from the French and Indian War

Which battle marked the final victory for the American colonies in the Revolutionary War?

• The Battle of Saratoga

• The Battle of Yorktown

• The Battle of Bunker Hill

• The Siege of Charleston

Which of the following was the first battle of the American Revolution?

• Yorktown

• Saratoga

• New York

• Lexington & Concord

Which types of products were taxed through the Stamp Act?

• paper products

• mailed packages

• paint and glass

• timber and wood products