The American Revolution: A Turning Point in World History

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Which event is often referred to as 'the shot heard 'round the world'?

  • The Boston Tea Party
  • The battles of Lexington and Concord (correct)
  • The adoption of the Declaration of Independence
  • The Boston Massacre

Which document formally declared the thirteen American colonies as independent states?

  • The Declaration of Independence (correct)
  • The Stamp Act
  • The Olive Branch Petition
  • The Articles of Confederation

What pivotal American victory convinced the French government to openly support the American cause during the Revolutionary War?

  • The Battle of Saratoga (correct)
  • The Battle of Trenton
  • The Battle of Yorktown
  • The Battle of Bunker Hill

Which event demonstrated the colonists' willingness to resist oppressive measures and galvanized colonial opposition to British rule?

<p>The Boston Tea Party (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which treaty formally recognized the independence of the United States and ended the Revolutionary War?

<p>The Treaty of Paris (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following events was a significant factor in igniting the American Revolution?

<p>The Coercive Acts of 1774 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary issue that fueled the colonists' resentment towards British rule?

<p>Taxation without representation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following events directly preceded the outbreak of armed conflict between the British and the colonists?

<p>The Battles of Lexington and Concord (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the Boston Massacre in the lead-up to the American Revolution?

<p>It highlighted the growing tensions and potential for conflict between the colonists and British soldiers. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements best describes the nature of the American Revolution?

<p>It was the culmination of decades of tension and growing discontent. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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