American Revolution

When did the American Revolution officially begin?

• April 19, 1775

• July 4, 1776

• September 3, 1783

• January 14, 1784

Which countries joined the American colonies in their fight against Britain during the American Revolution?

• France and Spain

• Germany and Italy

• Portugal and Netherlands

• Russia and Austria

What was the main reason for the growing estrangement between the British crown and its colonies before the American Revolution?

• Britain's attempts to exert greater control over colonial affairs

• The colonies' refusal to pay taxes

• The British crown's alliance with Native Americans

• The colonies' desire to expand westward

What marked the end of major hostilities in the American Revolution?

• The American victory at Yorktown, Virginia

• The signing of the Declaration of Independence

• The battles of Lexington and Concord

• The Siege of Fort Ticonderoga

What was the significance of the Treaty of Paris in the context of the American Revolution?

• It officially ended the conflict

• It marked the beginning of the war

• It was the first battle of the war

• It was a failed peace negotiation