American Revolution Quiz

A war between France and England in North America (1754-1763) for control of the continent.

Proposal for uniting the Northern colonies under a single president to prepare for war.

British military officer instrumental in securing British control over Canada during the French and Indian War, particularly in the Battle of Quebec.

British restriction on American settlement west of the Appalachian Mountains after the French and Indian War.

British law requiring revenue stamps on colonial printed materials (1765).

A 1770 conflict between British soldiers and a Boston mob that resulted in 5 colonists' deaths.

American colonists resisting British authority by overpowering the ship 'HMS Gaspee' crew and burning it in 1772.

British attempt to sell cheap, but still taxed, tea to the colonies, aiming to force colonists to pay tea duty and undercut smuggled tea.

The dumping of tea into Boston Harbor in 1773 by the Sons of Liberty to protest the Tea Act.

Series of British laws passed in 1774 to punish the colonies (not explained in the document).

Four acts punishing Boston for the Boston Tea Party, including quartering soldiers and restricting colonial self-governance.

Meeting of colonial representatives to address grievances against British policies.

First battles of the American Revolution.

Pamphlet by Thomas Paine arguing for American independence.

Beliefs in fundamental rights and liberties colonists believed they were entitled to as Englishmen.

Governing body of the 13 American colonies during the American Revolution (1775-1781).

Formal document declaring the separation of the American colonies from Britain.

Key figure who drafted the Declaration of Independence.

Colonists who supported American independence.

Colonists who remained loyal to Britain.

Individuals or groups choosing not to participate in the war.

Major American victory; French alliance follows, crucial for success.

Washington's daring move across the Delaware River and surprise attack on the Hessians.

Last major battle of the Revolutionary War; British surrender.

France's significant military and financial aid to the American colonists.

"Give me liberty or give me death!"

France provided military and financial support to the American colonies during the Revolutionary War.

Cornwallis's defeat at Yorktown was a major turning point in the Revolutionary War.

Formally recognized American independence and set the new nation's borders.

The Revolution opened up Western settlement, creating conflict with Native American territories.

Group formed to oppose British policies, like the Stamp Act.

Women who boycotted British goods and made replacements.

African American man killed during the Boston Massacre.

Formed in reaction to British policies in 1767.

Colonial organizations protesting British actions.