American Revolution Quiz

What event angered colonists and led to the boycotting of British goods?

• Boston Tea Party

• Treaty of Paris of 1783

• Yorktown

• Stamp Act

Which event led to the passing of the Intolerable Acts?

• Boston Tea Party

• Treaty of Paris of 1783

• Yorktown

• Stamp Act

Which was the first fighting of the American Revolution?

• Boston Tea Party

• Treaty of Paris of 1783

• Yorktown

• Lexington and Concord

What was the turning point battle of the American Revolution, after which France later joined the Patriots?

• Boston Tea Party

• Treaty of Paris of 1783

• Yorktown

• Saratoga

Which was the last major battle of the American Revolution?

• Boston Tea Party

• Treaty of Paris of 1783

• Yorktown

• Lexington and Concord

What agreement ended the American Revolution?

• Boston Tea Party

• Treaty of Paris of 1783

• Yorktown

• Lexington and Concord

Thomas Jefferson is known for which of the following actions?

• Organizing the Boston Tea Party

• Outlining grievances against King George III and Parliament

• Leading a naval fleet against the British

• Commanding the Continental Army

Sam Adams is associated with which event and organization?

• Boston Tea Party, Sons of Liberty

• Treaty of Paris, Sons of Liberty

• Boston Tea Party, Continental Army

• Treaty of Paris, Continental Army

John Paul Jones is best known for what achievement?

• Organizing the Boston Tea Party

• Outlining grievances against King George III and Parliament

• Leading a naval fleet against the British

• Commanding the Continental Army

Which of the following were effects of the Boston Tea Party? (Select TWO correct answers.)

• Great Britain and the colonists worked out a peaceful compromise

• Colonists agreed to pay the tax to prevent war

• Great Britain passed the Intolerable Acts

• Native Americans were kicked out of Massachusetts

• Colonists showed Great Britain that they would not stand for tyranny