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Causes of the American Revolution

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Causes of the American Revolution
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 2 pts

Why was the Battle of Saratoga important?

The Battle of Saratoga was important because it was a turning point in the American Revolutionary War.
The Battle of Saratoga was not important because it had no impact on the American Revolutionary War.
The Battle of Saratoga was important because it resulted in the capture of George Washington.
The Battle of Saratoga was important because it led to the signing of the Treaty of Paris.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 2 pts

Colonists were forced to house British soldiers through this act.

Quartering Act

Stamp Act

Tea Act

Intolerable Acts

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 2 pts

When was the Declaration of Independence written?

1763

1775

1776

1778

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 2 pts

What was the primary purpose of the British navy's blockade on American ports during the war?

To force the American government into surrender

To disrupt American trade, they did not allow supplies in or out.

To establish British dominance over the seas

To protect British interests in the Americas

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 2 pts

Violent protest involving name calling

and snowballs and the death of five colonists.

Proclamation of 1763

Boston Tea Party

Boston Massacre

Intolerable Acts

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 2 pts

What was the significance of the Battle of Yorktown in the American Revolutionary War?

It marked the beginning of the war and the first major conflict.

It was a turning point in the war, leading to the eventual victory of the United States.

It was the last major battle of the war, resulting in the surrender of the British army and the independence of the United States.

It was a minor skirmish with no lasting impact on the outcome of the war.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 2 pts

What was the first direct tax imposed by the British government on the American colonies?

Stamp Act

Sugar Act

Townshend Acts

Tea Act

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