
American Revolution Exam

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was one of the primary causes of the American Revolution?
Taxation without representation
Lack of resources
Religious conflicts
Foreign invasion
Answer explanation
Taxation without representation was one of the primary causes of the American Revolution as the colonists were being taxed by the British government without having a say in the decision-making process.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How did the issue of taxation without representation contribute to the revolution?
It led to widespread protests and boycotts
It caused a shortage of goods in the colonies
It resulted in a military conflict with Britain
It led to the formation of new political parties
Answer explanation
The issue of taxation without representation led to widespread protests and boycotts in the colonies, contributing to the revolution.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the Proclamation of 1763 and how did it impact the colonists?
It banned all trade with Britain
It declared independence from Britain
It prohibited colonists from settling west of the Appalachian Mountains
It granted the colonists representation in the British Parliament
Answer explanation
The Proclamation of 1763 prohibited colonists from settling west of the Appalachian Mountains, aiming to avoid conflicts with Native Americans and control expansion.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What were the Intolerable Acts and how did they affect the colonists?
They were a series of taxes imposed on the colonists
They were laws passed to punish the colonists for the Boston Tea Party
They were trade restrictions placed on the colonies
They were agreements between Britain and the Native American tribes
Answer explanation
The Intolerable Acts were laws passed to punish the colonists for the Boston Tea Party, imposing restrictions and increasing tensions between the colonies and Britain.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How did Enlightenment ideas influence the American Revolution?
They promoted the idea of divine right monarchy
They emphasized the importance of individual rights and freedoms
They advocated for a strong central government
They supported the continuation of British rule
Answer explanation
Enlightenment ideas influenced the American Revolution by emphasizing the importance of individual rights and freedoms, rather than divine right monarchy or British rule.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the Boston Massacre and how did it contribute to the outbreak of the revolution?
It was a violent clash between British soldiers and colonists, leading to increased tensions
It was a peaceful protest against British taxation
It was a diplomatic negotiation between British and American leaders
It was a military victory for the colonists
Answer explanation
The Boston Massacre was a violent clash between British soldiers and colonists, leading to increased tensions, which ultimately contributed to the outbreak of the revolution.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What document proclaimed the thirteen American colonies as independent states?
The Constitution
The Bill of Rights
The Declaration of Independence
The Articles of Confederation
Answer explanation
The Declaration of Independence proclaimed the thirteen American colonies as independent states.
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