American Revolution Quiz

Colonists believe there are God given rights that cannot be taken away, including life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.

What are these rights called in the Declaration of Independence?

• alien rights

• British rights

• unalienable rights

• American rights

Which group of colonists supported the British during the American Revolution?

• Patriots

• Loyalists

• Sons of Liberty

• Minutemen

How did George Washington contribute to the defeat of the British?

• He had prior experience in the Spanish army.

• He was able to negotiate peace with Britain.

• He refused French aid.

• His courage and leadership skills strengthened domestic and military support for the American cause.

Knowledge of the land was a significant diplomatic factor for American forces.

• True

• False

The French played a key role in the American victory by providing which of the following?

• Military support

• Financial aid

• Diplomatic recognition of the new country

• All of the above

Disagreements about which side to support led to a breakdown in tribal confederacies.

What can this be described as?

• contributions of Native Americans

• Contributions of African Americans

• Impacts of the war on Native Americans

• Impacts of the war on African Americans

George Washington did not allow African Americans to enlist in the army because he did not want to upset Southern plantation owners.

• True

• False

The British used enslaved people as a strategy to weaken America during the war by:

• Offering freedom to enslaved people who joined the British forces

• Providing financial support to African Americans

• Establishing trade embargoes against American colonies

• Forming alliances with Native American tribes

Which of the following is a common reason some colonists chose to remain Loyalists?

• They felt quartering British soldiers was necessary.

• They feared losing British protection and stability.

• They wanted to support French allies.

• All of the above

Which of the following best describes why many Loyalists feared Americans winning the war?

• They probably would be given high positions in the new American government.

• They would be targets of violence by the Sons of Liberty.

• They feared Americans would make alliances with Native American tribes.

• All of the above