American Revolution Quiz

What was the Boston Tea Party an act of protest against?

• The Stamp Act

• The British taxes

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Battle of Long Island

What did the Stamp Act tax?

• Tea

• Paper goods like newspapers

• Sugar

• Clothing

Who led the Continental Army?

• Thomas Jefferson

• Benjamin Franklin

• George Washington

• John Adams

Where was the first battle in the revolution fought?

• Bunker Hill

• Yorktown

• Lexington Concord

• Saratoga

Who were the Loyalists?

• People who wanted independence

• People who supported the French

• People who wanted to stay with the king and Britain

• People who were neutral

Who were the Patriots?

• People who wanted independence from Great Britain and the king

• People who supported the British monarchy

• People who were neutral during the American Revolution

• People who wanted to remain loyal to the British crown

What was the outcome of the alliance between the French and the Indians?

• They successfully defeated the British

• They failed to take down the British

• They formed a new colony

• They signed a peace treaty with the British

Which colonies are referred to as southern, middle, and breadbasket or New England?

• The original 13 colonies

• The southern colonies only

• The middle colonies only

• The New England colonies only

What was significant about the New York colony's harbor?

• It was a major fishing port

• It imported goods like weapons and food

• It was used for shipbuilding

• It was a tourist attraction

What was the purpose of Paul Revere's propaganda?

• To support the British

• To inform and influence public opinion

• To promote trade

• To encourage neutrality