American History Quiz Review 1

Which event marked the beginning of the French and Indian War?

• Battle of Saratoga

• Battle of Quebec

• Battle of Fort Necessity

• Treaty of Paris (1763)

What was the significance of the Proclamation of 1763?

• It officially ended the French and Indian War

• It allowed colonists to settle west of the Appalachian Mountains

• It banned British settlers from moving into the newly acquired lands

• It established the first colonial government

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

• Patrick Henry

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington

• Samuel Adams

The Battle of Yorktown (1781) led to which of the following outcomes?

• A decisive victory for the British

• The signing of the Treaty of Paris (1783)

• The start of the American Revolution

• The end of the War of 1812

Which country was the primary opponent of the United States during the War of 1812?

• France

• Spain

• Great Britain

• Mexico

What was the goal of the American colonists in the early stages of the American Revolution?

• To seek complete independence from Britain

• To obtain better working conditions

• To establish trade agreements with France

• To gain greater self-government and independence from Britain

Which was the first major battle of the American Revolution?

• Battle of Lexington and Concord

• Battle of Bunker Hill

• Battle of Saratoga

• Battle of Yorktown

Which American document outlined the reasons for the colonies' decision to declare independence from Britain?

• The Constitution

• The Federalist Papers

• The Articles of Confederation

• The Declaration of Independence

What was the Treaty of Paris (1783)?

• The agreement that ended the French and Indian War

• The agreement that established the United States as an independent nation

• The agreement that resolved disputes between France and Britain over the Caribbean

• The treaty that concluded the War of 1812

Which battle marked the turning point of the War of 1812 for the United States?

• Battle of New Orleans

• Battle of Fort McHenry

• Battle of Lake Erie

• Battle of Yorktown