American Revolution Quiz

This document lists the reasons that the American colonists separated from England.

• The Treaty of Paris

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Constitution

This group established the Continental Army and appointed George Washington as Commander in Chief.

• The Second Continental Congress

• The Treaty of Paris

• The Sons of Liberty

Which of the following is a reason that George Washington chose Valley Forge as the Army’s winter location?

• The location was close to Philadelphia.

• Valley Forge offered plenty of warm houses for soldiers.

• There was plenty of food available for soldiers.

A person who wanted the colonies to remain loyal to England was

• a patriot.

• a loyalist.

• neutral.

A person who wanted freedom from England was

• a patriot.

• a loyalist.

• neutral.

Which of the following is true about women during the American Revolution?

• They fought on the front lines.

• They served as officers.

• They followed the Continental Army from place to place.

The first written plan of government in the United States was

• The Constitution.

• The Treaty of Paris.

• The Articles of Confederation.

The final agreement of peace between England and the United States was

• The Constitution.

• The Treaty of Paris.

• The Articles of Confederation.

The Declaration of Independence states that "all men are created equal." To what group did this statement NOT apply?

• Women

• African Americans

• Native Americans

• All of the above

The Declaration of Independence lists the complaints of the colonists against England. What were these complaints called?

• Grievances

• Blessings