The American Revolution

What event marked the beginning of the American Revolution?

• The signing of the Treaty of Paris

• The Boston Tea Party

• The start of the insurrection in 1775

• The drafting of the Declaration of Independence

Which act imposed by the British government was NOT mentioned as a cause of colonial opposition?

• The Stamp Act of 1765

• The Townshend Acts of 1767

• The Tea Act of 1773

• The Intolerable Acts

Who was the leader of the Continental Army during the American Revolution?

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington

• John Adams

• Benjamin Franklin

What was the turning point battle that led to French support for the American colonies?

• Battle of Bunker Hill

• Battle of Saratoga

• Battle of Yorktown

• Battle of Lexington and Concord

What document asserted the inalienable rights of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness?

• The Constitution of the United States

• The Bill of Rights

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Articles of Confederation