American Revolution

What event in 1770 marked a significant escalation in colonial resistance?

• The Battle of Bunker Hill

• The Boston Massacre

• The Boston Tea Party

• The signing of the Declaration of Independence

Which document formally declared American independence in 1776?

• The Treaty of Paris

• The Constitution of the United States

• The Declaration of Independence

• Common Sense by Thomas Paine

Which battle in 1777 was a turning point that led to French support for the American cause?

• The Battle of Bunker Hill

• The Battle of Trenton

• The Battle of Saratoga

• The Battle of Yorktown

What was the outcome of the Siege of Yorktown?

• British victory and control over the colonies

• American retreat to French territories

• Start of negotiations for the Treaty of Paris

• French naval blockade aiding American victory

What significant social issue remained unaddressed after the American Revolution?

• The abolition of slavery

• Taxation without representation

• Women's right to vote

• Property rights for all men