The American Revolution Quiz

When did the American Revolution take place?

• Between 1750 and 1770

• Between 1800 and 1815

• Between 1775 and 1785

• Between 1775 and 1783

What was the main reason for the American Revolution?

• Economic disagreements

• Religious freedom

• Colonists rejected the British monarchy and aristocracy

• Discovery of gold

What did the colonists in the Thirteen American Colonies do during the American Revolution?

• Formed an alliance with France

• Overthrew the authority of Great Britain and founded the United States of America

• Signed the Treaty of Paris

• Established the first bank of America

Which event is known as 'The Shot Heard 'Round the World'?

• The beginning of the American Revolutionary War

• The signing of the Declaration of Independence

• The Battle of Yorktown

• The Boston Tea Party

What was the significance of the Battle of Yorktown?

• It was a minor skirmish with no significance

• It was where the Declaration of Independence was signed

• It was the first battle of the American Revolution

• It marked the end of the American Revolution

What does the 4th of July commemorate?

• The signing of the Declaration of Independence

• The end of the American Revolution

• The signing of the Constitution

• George Washington's birthday

How many original colonies were there?

• 15

• 50

• 13

• 10

Who took command of the American forces during the Revolution?

• Thomas Jefferson

• Benjamin Franklin

• George Washington

• John Adams

What was the Boston Tea Party?

• The signing of a peace treaty

• A protest against British taxes on tea

• A battle between American colonists and British soldiers

• A social gathering for tea and discussions

What were the Intolerable Acts?

• A series of battles in the American Revolution

• Laws to punish Boston for the Tea Party

• The first constitution of the United States

• A declaration of war by the British