Understanding the American Revolution

What was one of the main economic causes of the American Revolution?

• The Stamp Act

• The Tea Act

• The Intolerable Acts

• The Sugar Act

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

• The Battle of Bunker Hill

• The Battle of Saratoga

• The Battle of Lexington and Concord

• The Siege of Yorktown

Who was the primary author of the Declaration of Independence?

• Benjamin Franklin

• John Adams

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington

Which act imposed taxes on paper, paint, glass, and tea, leading to widespread protest in the colonies?

• The Townshend Acts

• The Quartering Act

• The Navigation Acts

• The Currency Act

What was the significance of the Battle of Saratoga in the American Revolution?

• 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 major battle in the northern colonies.

Which document officially ended the American Revolutionary War?

• The Treaty of Paris 1783

• The Treaty of Versailles

• The Olive Branch Petition

• The Articles of Confederation

What was the purpose of the Declaration of Independence?

• To declare war on Britain

• To establish a new government

• To announce the colonies' separation from Britain

• To propose a peace treaty with Britain

Which battle is famously known for the phrase "Don't fire until you see the whites of their eyes"?

• The Battle of Trenton

• The Battle of Bunker Hill

• The Battle of Yorktown

• The Battle of Saratoga

What was the main purpose of the Intolerable Acts?

• To punish the colonies for the Boston Tea Party

• To reduce taxes on British goods

• To establish a new colonial government

• To promote trade with other nations

Which Enlightenment philosopher's ideas heavily influenced the Declaration of Independence?

• Thomas Hobbes

• John Locke

• Jean-Jacques Rousseau

• Voltaire