American Revolution Quiz

What was one of the main reasons the colonies went to war with Great Britain?

• To expand their territory

• To fight for their independence

• To establish trade relations

• To form alliances with other countries

Which document expressed the reasons why the colonies went to war with Great Britain?

• The Constitution

• The Bill of Rights

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Articles of Confederation

Who were some of the key figures from Virginia during the Revolutionary War era?

• Abraham Lincoln and Ulysses S. Grant

• George Washington and Thomas Jefferson

• Franklin D. Roosevelt and Harry S. Truman

• John F. Kennedy and Lyndon B. Johnson

What was the importance of the American victory at Yorktown?

• It marked the beginning of the war

• It was a major defeat for the American forces

• It was a turning point that led to the end of the war

• It resulted in the signing of the Constitution

Virginia's capital relocated from Williamsburg to Richmond for all of the following reasons EXCEPT:

• Richmond was a more central location

• To improve trade routes

• To avoid British attacks

• The population was moving westward for more opportunities

Why did the colonies and the British Parliament disagree on how the colonies should be governed?

• The colonies wanted to be governed by kings.

• The colonies believed their local assemblies had legal authority.

• The colonies wanted to be taxed more.

• The colonies wanted to join the British Parliament.

Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?

• George Washington

• Benjamin Franklin

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Adams

What does the Declaration of Independence state about authority to govern?

• It belongs to kings.

• It belongs to the people rather than to kings.

• It belongs to the British Parliament.

• It belongs to the local assemblies.

Which group remained loyal to Great Britain during the Revolutionary War?

• Patriots

• Neutral

• Loyalists

• American Indians

What role did women take on during the Revolutionary War?

• They fought alongside the British.

• They remained neutral.

• They took on more responsibilities to support the war effort.

• They joined the British Parliament.