10 Questions
What event took place on July 4th, 1776?
Declaration of independence
What led to the colonies' declaration of independence?
Being tired of British taxation
Who kept the colonists hopeful despite being outgunned and out-armed?
General George Washington
When were the first shots fired in the conflict between the colonies and the British?
1775
What had the struggling settlers developed into by the 1770s?
Thirteen thriving colonies
What event occurred on July 4th, 1776?
Declaration of independence
What was the main cause of discontent among the colonies?
Taxation by the British crown
Who led the colonists during the rebellion?
General George Washington
When did the first shots of the rebellion occur?
1775
What did the colonies develop into by the 1770s?
Thirteen thriving colonies
Test your knowledge of the history of the United States of America with this decade-by-decade quiz. From the beginnings of British settlement to the formation of the thirteen colonies, challenge yourself to see how much you know about this pivotal period in American history.
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