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Causes and Events Leading to American Revolutionary War Quiz

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Who was the primary author of the Declaration of Independence?

Thomas Jefferson

Explanation

Jefferson penned the majority of the Declaration's content.

Who was the British monarch during the American Revolutionary War?

King George III

Explanation

Ruled Britain during the conflict with the colonies.

In what year did the Continental Congress adopt the Declaration of Independence?

1776

Explanation

Document declaring independence from British rule.

Who wrote the influential pamphlet 'Common Sense,' advocating American independence?

Thomas Paine

Explanation

Paine's writings swayed public opinion toward independence.

What event occurred on December 16, 1773, as a protest against the British imposition of taxes on tea?

Boston Tea Party

Explanation

Colonial activists dumped British tea into Boston Harbor.

Which event marked the beginning of the American Revolutionary War?

Battle of Lexington and Concord

Explanation

First military conflict between American colonists and British forces.

Which act imposed a tax on printed materials in the American colonies?

Stamp Act

Explanation

Tax on paper goods, igniting colonial resistance.

Who coined the phrase 'No taxation without representation'?

James Otis

Explanation

Otis advocated for colonial rights against British taxation.

Who led the American forces during the Siege of Yorktown?

George Washington

Explanation

Washington's leadership led to British surrender.

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Which document served as the first constitution of the United States during the Revolutionary War?

Articles of Confederation

Explanation

Outlined early American government structure.

#11

Which battle is considered the turning point in the American Revolutionary War?

Battle of Saratoga

Explanation

Critical victory securing French support for Americans.

#12

Which treaty officially ended the American Revolutionary War?

Treaty of Paris (1783)

Explanation

Formally recognized American independence and ended the war.

#13

What was the significance of the Battle of Trenton during the American Revolutionary War?

It marked the first major American victory

Explanation

Boosted morale and bolstered Continental Army's credibility.

#14

Who was the commander of the British forces during the early part of the American Revolutionary War?

General Howe

Explanation

Led British forces in several early battles.

#15

What was the significance of the Battle of Bunker Hill in the American Revolutionary War?

It was a decisive British victory

Explanation

Though a British win, it demonstrated American resolve.

Causes and Events Leading to American Revolutionary War Quiz

Who was the primary author of the Declaration of Independence?

Who was the British monarch during the American Revolutionary War?

In what year did the Continental Congress adopt the Declaration of Independence?

Who wrote the influential pamphlet 'Common Sense,' advocating American independence?

What event occurred on December 16, 1773, as a protest against the British imposition of taxes on tea?

Which event marked the beginning of the American Revolutionary War?

Which act imposed a tax on printed materials in the American colonies?

Who coined the phrase 'No taxation without representation'?

Who led the American forces during the Siege of Yorktown?

Which document served as the first constitution of the United States during the Revolutionary War?

Which battle is considered the turning point in the American Revolutionary War?

Which treaty officially ended the American Revolutionary War?

What was the significance of the Battle of Trenton during the American Revolutionary War?

Who was the commander of the British forces during the early part of the American Revolutionary War?

What was the significance of the Battle of Bunker Hill in the American Revolutionary War?

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