30 Questions
Who commanded the American Patriot forces during the American Revolutionary War?
George Washington
When did the American Revolutionary War begin?
April 19, 1775
Which document ratified the Declaration of Independence?
The Second Continental Congress
Which countries supported the American patriot forces during the American Revolutionary War?
France and Spain
Who were the British supported by during the American Revolutionary War?
Hessian soldiers and freedmen
Where was the American Revolutionary War fought?
America and the Caribbean
How were the American colonies connected to other European powers?
Through trade with Britain
Which event strengthened American Patriots' desire for independence from Britain?
The Boston Massacre
What measure led to the Boston Tea Party?
The Tea Act
What did Congress do in response to the Intolerable Acts?
Sent a petition to the King
What was the outcome of the Battle of Saratoga?
French and Spanish support
Where did the Continental Army secure refuge during the winter of 1777-1778?
Valley Forge
Who drilled the Continental Army into a more viable fighting unit at Valley Forge?
Friedrich Wilhelm von Steuben
When did France provide informal economic and military support to the Continental Army?
Before the Battle of Saratoga
Which country did Spain ally with against Britain in the Treaty of Aranjuez in 1779?
France
What did access to ports in Spanish Louisiana allow the Patriots to do during the American Revolutionary War?
Import arms and supplies
What was the outcome of the Franco-American siege of Yorktown in September and October 1781?
Cornwallis surrendered
Which British strategy during the American Revolutionary War was undermined by the Spanish Gulf Coast campaign?
Clinton's strategy
When was the Treaty of Paris, which acknowledged American independence, ratified?
1783
What did the Royal Proclamation of 1763 aim to achieve?
Prevent conflict between settlers and Indian tribes
What was the main consequence of the vast exchange of territory after the French and Indian War?
Disruption of trade networks between settlers and Indians
Which country directly administered the colonies?
Britain
Who largely governed the colonies?
Native-born property owners
What was the economic impact of the 1733 Molasses Act?
It led to an increase in New England rum exports
Which ministry repealed the Stamp Act?
Rockingham ministry
What event led to the Boston Massacre?
The firing of British troops on civilians
Which ministry passed the Tea Act?
North Ministry
What was the response of the British Parliament to the Boston Tea Party?
Passing of the Intolerable Acts
Which company dominated the British economy and faced a near-collapse?
East India Company
What was the purpose of the Intolerable Acts?
To punish Massachusetts
Test your knowledge on the Treaty of Aranjuez and its impact on the American Revolution. Discover how Spain's alliance with France and its role in the Gulf Coast campaign affected the Patriots' access to arms and supplies, as well as undermined British naval strategy in the south.
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