American Revolutionary War Knowledge

The video covers the events leading to the American Revolutionary War, starting with the Seven Years' War and its impact on European powers and their colonies. It details the rising tensions in the American colonies due to new taxes and laws, leading to the formation of the Continental Congress and the start of the Revolutionary War. Key battles, the Declaration of Independence, and international involvement are highlighted, culminating in the decisive victory at Yorktown. The Treaty of Paris officially recognizes American independence, leading to the formation of the United States and its new government.

What was the primary reason for Britain imposing new taxes on its American colonies after the Seven Years' War?

• To punish the colonies for their lack of support

• To fund the construction of new forts

• To recover from war debts

• To finance a new fleet of ships

Which event involved colonists disguising themselves as Native Americans to protest against British taxation?

• The First Continental Congress

• The Stamp Act Congress

• The Boston Tea Party

• The Boston Massacre

What was the significance of the First Continental Congress?

• It organized a boycott of British goods

• It established the Continental Army

• It declared war on Britain

• It drafted the Declaration of Independence

Who was appointed as the leader of the Continental Army?

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Adams

• Benjamin Franklin

• George Washington

What document, adopted on July 4, 1776, declared the American colonies' independence from Britain?

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Bill of Rights

• The United States Constitution

• The Articles of Confederation

Which battle convinced France to ally with the American Patriots?

• The Battle of Bunker Hill

• The Battle of Yorktown

• The Battle of Trenton

• The Battle of Saratoga

What role did Friedrich von Steuben play in the American Revolutionary War?

• He was a British general

• He was a French diplomat

• He led the Iroquois raids

• He trained the Continental Army

Which treaty officially ended the American Revolutionary War?

• The Treaty of Paris

• The Treaty of Ghent

• The Treaty of Utrecht

• The Treaty of Versailles

What was the outcome of the Treaty of Paris for the United States?

• It lost territory to Spain

• It was recognized as an independent nation

• It remained a British colony

• It gained control of Canada

Who became the first President of the United States?

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Adams

• George Washington

• James Madison