The American Revolution Test

Which war directly led to increased British taxes on the American colonies?

• Revolutionary War

• French and Indian War

• War of 1812

• Civil War

What was the main cause of the French and Indian War?

• Disputes over fishing rights

• Control over land in North America

• Trade disagreements in Europe

• Religious differences

Which act required colonists to house and feed British soldiers?

• Stamp Act

• Quartering Act

• Tea Act

• Intolerable Acts

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

• Thomas Sumter

• Benedict Arnold

• George Washington

• William Moultrie

What was the significance of the Battle of Yorktown?

• It was the last major battle of the American Revolution where British General Cornwallis surrendered, effectively ending the war.

• It was the first battle of the Revolution.

• It was a British victory in the South.

• It was a naval battle off the coast of South Carolina.

What famous slogan did the Sons of Liberty shout to protest British rule?

• Give me liberty, or give me death!

• No taxation without representation!

• Don’t tread on me!

• Join or die!

Who were the Sons of Liberty?

• A British military group

• A secret society of colonists who protested British policies

• Loyalists supporting the king

• Native American allies

Who was a famous South Carolina patriot and signer of the Declaration of Independence?

• Francis Marion

• Thomas Sumter

• Edward Rutledge

• Andrew Pickens

What was the significance of the Battle of Sullivan’s Island in South Carolina?

• It marked the first major American victory of the Revolutionary War.

• It was the last battle of the war.

• It led to the capture of Charleston.

• It was a British victory.

What was the purpose of the Declaration of Independence?

• To declare war on Britain

• To announce the colonies’ separation from Britain

• To create a new government

• To establish trade laws