American Revolution
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- Q1Which battle is considered the turning point of the American Revolution?The Battle of SaratogaThe Battle of YorktownThe Battle of TrentonThe Battle of Bunker Hill30s
- Q2Who was the commander-in-chief of the Continental Army during the American Revolution?Thomas JeffersonBenjamin FranklinGeorge WashingtonJohn Adams30s
- Q3What was the main reason for the American Revolution?Desire for independence from BritainDisagreements over trade policiesTaxation without representationLack of resources in the colonies30s
- Q4What was the final battle of the American Revolution?The Battle of Bunker HillThe Battle of Lexington and ConcordThe Battle of SaratogaThe Battle of Yorktown30s
- Q5Which event is considered the beginning of the American Revolution?The signing of the Declaration of IndependenceThe Battle of Lexington and ConcordThe Battle of Bunker HillThe Boston Tea Party30s
- Q6Who wrote the pamphlet 'Common Sense' which inspired many colonists to support independence from Britain?John AdamsThomas PaineGeorge WashingtonBenjamin Franklin30s
- Q7What was the main purpose of the Declaration of Independence?To establish a new government systemTo negotiate peace with Great BritainTo declare independence from Great BritainTo gain support from foreign nations30s
- Q8Which event led to the famous slogan 'No taxation without representation'?The Battle of SaratogaThe Boston MassacreThe signing of the Olive Branch PetitionThe passage of the Stamp Act30s
- Q9Which document outlined the fundamental principles and rights of the American colonists during the American Revolution?The Articles of ConfederationThe Bill of RightsThe Declaration of IndependenceThe Constitution30s
- Q10Who served as the commander-in-chief of the Continental Army during the American Revolution?John AdamsThomas JeffersonGeorge WashingtonBenjamin Franklin30s
- Q11Which European country provided significant support to the colonists during the American Revolution?SpainFranceGermanyRussia30s
- Q12What tax caused widespread protests and boycotts in the American colonies?Tea ActStamp ActTownshend ActsSugar Act30s
- Q13Which event led to the passage of the Intolerable Acts?Boston MassacreLexington and ConcordFirst Continental CongressBoston Tea Party30s
- Q14Which document declared the American colonies' independence from Great Britain?Declaration of IndependenceArticles of ConfederationMagna CartaMayflower Compact30s
- Q15Which act passed by the British Parliament imposed a tax on all printed materials in the American colonies?Townshend ActsSugar ActTea ActStamp Act30s