Revolutionary America

What was the main reason for the Boston Tea Party?

• To celebrate the arrival of tea in Boston

• To protest against the Tea Act imposed by Britain

• To establish the first tea shop in Boston

• To welcome British soldiers to Boston

When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?

• July 4, 1776

• December 25, 1776

• April 19, 1775

• September 3, 1783

Who was the main 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 Bunker Hill

• Battle of Yorktown

• Battle of Lexington

Who was the commander of the Continental Army?

• Benjamin Franklin

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Adams

In what year was the Treaty of Paris signed, ending the American Revolution?

• 1776

• 1781

• 1783

• 1791

What was the primary goal of the Sons of Liberty?

• To support British rule in the colonies

• To promote peace talks with Britain

• To protest against British taxation

• To establish a new tea company

What did the Boston Tea Party lead to?

• The signing of the Declaration of Independence

• The end of British taxation

• The Intolerable Acts

• The election of George Washington

Which document formally ended the American Revolution?

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Constitution of the United States

• The Treaty of Paris

• The Bill of Rights

Who was the King of Britain during the American Revolution?

• King George III

• King Henry VIII

• King Edward III

• King James I