American Revolution Key Concepts

The American War of Independence was an eight-year conflict where the thirteen colonies gained independence from Britain, forming the United States. The war was rooted in colonial resistance to British taxation without representation. Key events included the Boston Massacre, Boston Tea Party, and the Declaration of Independence. The Continental Army, led by George Washington, faced challenges but achieved significant victories with French and Spanish support. The war ended with the British surrender at Yorktown and the Treaty of Paris. Post-war, the U.S. established a new government system, though inequalities persisted.

What event is known for the colonists dumping tea into Boston Harbor as a protest?

• Battle of Bunker Hill

• Declaration of Independence

• Boston Tea Party

• Boston Massacre

Who was appointed to lead the Continental Army?

• George Washington

• Benjamin Franklin

• John Adams

• Thomas Jefferson

What was a significant change in the Continental Army starting in 1778?

• Enlistment of women

• Enlistment of African Americans

• Introduction of new weaponry

• Formation of a naval fleet

Which document, adopted on July 4th, 1776, declared American independence?

• The Constitution

• The Bill of Rights

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Articles of Confederation

Which pamphlet by Thomas Paine helped boost public support for independence?

• Common Sense

• The Age of Reason

• The Rights of Man

• The Federalist Papers

What was the outcome of the Battle of Saratoga?

• American defeat

• American victory

• Stalemate

• British victory

Which countries joined the American side during the Revolutionary War?

• Portugal and Netherlands

• Russia and Prussia

• France and Spain

• Germany and Italy

Where did the British surrender, effectively ending the American Revolution?

• Yorktown

• Boston

• New York

• Philadelphia

What treaty recognized the United States as an independent nation?

• Treaty of Versailles

• Treaty of Ghent

• Treaty of Paris

• Treaty of Utrecht

What was one limitation of the social changes after the American Revolution?

• Slaves were still considered property

• Slavery was abolished

• Women gained the right to vote

• All men could vote regardless of property