Worksheet: American Revolution

Who was the main author of the Declaration of Independence?

• George Washington

• Benjamin Franklin

• John Adams

• Thomas Jefferson

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

• Boston Tea Party

• Signing of the Constitution

• Battles of Lexington and Concord

• Battle of Bunker Hill

What was the purpose of the Boston Tea Party?

• To celebrate a victory

• To agree on a new law

• To sign a peace treaty

• To protest against the Tea Act

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

• Thomas Jefferson

• Paul Revere

• George Washington

• John Hancock

Which country helped the American colonies during the Revolution by providing soldiers and ships?

• France

• Spain

• Italy

• Germany

What document officially ended the American Revolution?

• Treaty of Paris

• Declaration of Independence

• Articles of Confederation

• Bill of Rights

Why did American colonists protest against British taxes?

• They disliked British products

• They had no representation in Parliament

• They wanted more taxes

• They wanted to move to Britain

The famous phrase 'No taxation without representation' meant:

• Colonists should not be taxed by the British government without having representatives in the British Parliament.

• Colonists wanted to pay taxes only to their local governments.

• Colonists were against all forms of taxation.

• Colonists wanted representation in their local governments only.

Who rode on horseback to warn the colonists that the British were coming?

• Benedict Arnold

• Alexander Hamilton

• Patrick Henry

• Paul Revere

Where did the Continental Congress meet to sign the Declaration of Independence?

• New York

• Boston

• Philadelphia

• Washington, D.C.