The American Revolution Video Quiz

What was the American Revolutionary War also known as?

• The Civil War

• The American Revolution

• The Great War

• The War of Independence

How many North American colonies initiated the war against Great Britain?

• 13

• 12

• 10

• 15

What was the main reason the colonies opposed Great Britain?

• Religious freedom

• Direct taxation and lack of representation

• Territorial expansion

• Cultural differences

Where did the first confrontation between the British and colonial rebels take place?

• New York, New York

• Boston, Massachusetts

• Lexington, Massachusetts

• Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Which country joined as America's ally, turning it into an international war?

• Spain

• France

• Germany

• Netherlands

What act in 1764 aimed at ending the smuggling trade in sugar and molasses?

• The Tea Act

• The Stamp Act

• The Sugar Act

• The Townsend Acts

What slogan rallied many colonists?

• Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death

• No Taxation Without Representation

• Liberty or Bust

• Freedom or Death

Who was the commander of the Continental Army?

• John Adams

• Benjamin Franklin

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

Which battle was considered the turning point of the war?

• The Battle of Bunker Hill

• The Battle of Saratoga

• The Battle of Yorktown

• The Battle of Lexington

What did France provide America after signing treaties of alliance in 1778?

• Money and supplies

• Strategic advice

• Political support

• Troops and warships