#1
Who was the first President of the United States?
John Adams
Thomas Jefferson
George Washington
James Madison
#2
Which document outlined the grievances of the American colonists against King George III and declared their independence?
Mayflower Compact
Bill of Rights
Articles of Confederation
Declaration of Independence
#3
Which event marked the beginning of the Revolutionary War?
Boston Tea Party
Lexington and Concord
Battle of Bunker Hill
Treaty of Paris
#4
Who wrote the pamphlet 'Common Sense' that inspired the American colonies to seek independence?
Thomas Paine
John Adams
Benjamin Franklin
Thomas Jefferson
#5
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
John Adams
Thomas Jefferson
Benjamin Franklin
George Washington
#6
Who was the commander-in-chief of the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War?
Benedict Arnold
George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
John Adams
#7
What role did the Marquis de Lafayette play in the Revolutionary War?
British military strategist
American political leader
French military officer supporting the Americans
Spanish diplomat negotiating with the British
#8
What was the primary cause of the French and Indian War?
Dispute over fur trade
Territorial conflicts between France and Britain
Religious differences
Disagreements over trade regulations
#9
What was the outcome of the Boston Massacre in 1770?
Colonists declared independence
British repealed the Stamp Act
Colonists won a decisive battle
Several colonists were killed by British soldiers
#10
What was the main purpose of the Proclamation of 1763 issued by the British Crown?
To establish religious freedom
To prevent westward expansion by colonists
To promote trade with other European nations
To abolish slavery
#11
Which battle is considered the turning point in the Revolutionary War, boosting American morale?
Saratoga
Yorktown
Valley Forge
Trenton
#12
What was the significance of the Intolerable Acts passed by the British Parliament?
It granted more autonomy to the colonies
It imposed harsh penalties on Massachusetts
It established colonial representation in Parliament
It legalized slavery in the colonies
#13
Which document outlined the framework for the first government of the United States before the Constitution?
Articles of Confederation
Mayflower Compact
Bill of Rights
Declaration of Independence
#14
Which famous American figure is known for his role as a diplomat in securing French support during the Revolutionary War?
John Adams
Thomas Jefferson
Benjamin Franklin
Alexander Hamilton
#15
Which battle is considered the final major military action of the Revolutionary War?
Saratoga
Yorktown
Lexington and Concord
Bunker Hill
#16
What was the outcome of the Treaty of Paris (1783) that ended the Revolutionary War?
Recognition of American independence
Continuation of British rule
Expansion of British territories
Establishment of a British-American alliance