American Revolution (JC History)

What was the main cause of the American Revolution?

• The invention of the steam engine

• Discovery of America

• British Taxation without Representation

• The French Revolution

What year did the American Revolution begin?

• 1607

• 1754

• 1775

• 1783

What event is known as the start of the American Revolution?

• The signing of the Declaration of Independence

• The Boston Tea Party

• The Battle of Lexington and Concord

• The Boston Massacre

What was the name of the document that officially declared America's independence?

• The Constitution

• The Bill of Rights

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Treaty of Paris

Who was the main author of the Declaration of Independence?

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• Benjamin Franklin

• John Adams

What was the slogan of the 'Sons of Liberty'?

• 'We Stand United'

• 'No Taxation without Representation'

• 'Freedom or Death!'

• 'Revolution for All!'

Which country helped the American colonies win the war?

• Spain

• France

• Germany

• Portugal

What was the final battle of the American Revolution?

• The Battle of Bunker Hill

• The Battle of Yorktown

• The Battle of Saratoga

• The Battle of Lexington

Who was the Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army?

• John Adams

• Paul Revere

• George Washington

• Thomas Paine

What treaty ended the American Revolution?

• The Treaty of Versailles

• The Treaty of Paris (1783)

• The Treaty of Ghent

• The Treaty of Independence