Key Figures and Events of Revolution

Who was the primary author of the Declaration of Independence?

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• Benjamin Franklin

• John Adams

Which battle is considered the first battle of the American Revolution?

• Battle of Bunker Hill

• Battle of Saratoga

• Battle of Lexington and Concord

• Battle of Yorktown

What was the main purpose of the Stamp Act of 1765?

• To regulate trade between the colonies and Britain

• To raise revenue from the American colonies

• To establish a postal system in the colonies

• To provide housing for British soldiers

Which event involved the dumping of British tea into Boston Harbor as a protest?

• Boston Massacre

• Boston Tea Party

• Intolerable Acts

• First Continental Congress

Who was the commander-in-chief of the Continental Army during the American Revolution?

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Adams

• George Washington

• Alexander Hamilton

Which treaty ended the American Revolutionary War?

• Treaty of Paris 1783

• Treaty of Versailles

• Treaty of Ghent

• Treaty of Utrecht

What was the significance of the Battle of Saratoga in 1777?

• It marked the end of the war

• It was the first battle of the war

• It was a turning point that gained French support for the Americans

• It was the last battle fought in the northern colonies

Which group was formed to coordinate resistance against British policies and included members like Samuel Adams and John Hancock?

• Sons of Liberty

• Loyalists

• Redcoats

• Minutemen

What was the main reason for the British imposing the Intolerable Acts?

• To punish the colonies for the Boston Tea Party

• To reward the colonies for their loyalty

• To establish a new colonial government

• To promote trade with the colonies

Who was the King of Great Britain during the American Revolution?

• King George I

• King George II

• King George III

• King George IV