Key Insights into the American Revolution

What was a significant outcome of the American Revolution?

• The dissolution of the Massachusetts Minutemen

• The beginning of the French Revolution

• The end of British rule worldwide

• The establishment of the United States

Why did the colonists feel the British taxes were unfair?

• Because they had no representation in parliament

• Because the taxes were only imposed on the poor

• Because the taxes were paid in British currency

• Because the taxes were too high

Why did the colonists dump tea into Boston Harbor?

• To prevent the British from drinking tea

• Because of a shortage of sugar

• To celebrate the end of the Seven Years' War

• As a protest against the Tea Act

What was the purpose of the First Continental Congress?

• To discuss the colonial grievances

• To demand independence from Britain

• To declare war on Britain

• To sign the Declaration of Independence

What event marked the beginning of the Revolutionary War?

• The signing of the Declaration of Independence

• The Battle of Lexington and Concord

• The Boston Tea Party

• The First Continental Congress

Who was the primary author of the Declaration of Independence?

• John Adams

• Thomas Jefferson

• Benjamin Franklin

• George Washington

What was a key factor in the American victory at Saratoga?

• The capture of a British general

• The use of guerrilla warfare

• The intervention of French forces

• The British running out of supplies

Who helped train the Continental Army, leading to improved military performance?

• King George III

• Nathaniel Greene

• The Marquis de Lafayette

• Benedict Arnold

What did the Treaty of Paris 1783 recognize?

• The independence of the United States

• France's control over the colonies

• Britain's victory over the colonies

• The division of the United States into North and South

What was a long-term effect of the American Revolution?

• The immediate end of slavery in the United States

• The spread of democracy worldwide

• The creation of the United Nations

• The start of the Industrial Revolution