American Revolutionary War Quiz

What was the main reason the American colonies started the Revolutionary War against Britain?

• To support the French in their conflicts

• To expand their territories

• To oppose direct taxation and lack of representation

• To establish new trade routes

What event marked the beginning of the American Revolutionary War?

• The Boston Tea Party

• The battles of Lexington and Concord

• The Battle of Bunker Hill

• The signing of the Declaration of Independence

Which act aimed to end the smuggling of sugar and molasses?

• The Tea Act

• The Sugar Act of 1764

• The Townsend Acts

• The Stamp Act

What slogan was rallied behind by the colonists to protest British taxes?

• Justice for all

• Liberty or tyranny

• Freedom or death

• No taxation without representation

Who was the commander of the Continental Army?

• John Adams

• George Washington

• Patrick Henry

• Thomas Jefferson

Which battle was considered the turning point of the American Revolutionary War?

• The Battle of Saratoga

• The Battle of Yorktown

• The Battle of Bunker Hill

• The Battle of Germantown

Which country became an ally of America after the Battle of Saratoga?

• France

• Canada

• Germany

• Spain

What was the significant outcome of the Battle of Yorktown?

• The British gained control over New York

• The French withdrew their support

• The British forces surrendered, leading to the end of the war

• The American forces were defeated

Which treaty officially ended the American Revolutionary War?

• The Treaty of London

• The Treaty of Paris

• The Treaty of New York

• The Treaty of Versailles

What was the main impact of the American Revolutionary War as described in the video?

• It led to the establishment of democracy in America

• It decreased the influence of France in America

• It resulted in the expansion of British territories

• It caused economic decline in the colonies