American Revolution Review (Causes, Battles, Declaration of Independence)

Question 1

The Boston Massacre started due to an argument after throwing snowballs at British soldiers.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 2

States the colonies independence from Britain

Accepted Answer

Statement of Independence

Question 3

During the winter at ___________, George Washington and his troops faced harsh conditions.

Accepted Answer

Valley Forge

Question 4

Which battle marked the start of the Revolutionary War?

Accepted Answer

Battle of Lexington and Concord

Question 5

What did the Sons of Liberty, dressed as Mohawk Indians, throw into Boston Harbor?

Accepted Answer

Tea

Question 6

What year was the Declaration of Independence adopted by Congress on?

Accepted Answer

July 4, 1776

Question 7

Why were the Intolerable Acts created?

Accepted Answer

To punish colonists after the Boston Tea Party

Question 8

Where delegates to Congress signed their names

Accepted Answer

Signatures

Question 9

What was the last major battle of the Revolutionary War?

Accepted Answer

Battle of Yorktown

Question 10

States all the complaints the colonists had against the King and Parliament

Accepted Answer

Bill of Indictment

Question 11

How many colonists were killed during the Boston Massacre?

Accepted Answer

5

Question 12

How many sections are in the Declaration of Independence?

Accepted Answer

5

Question 13

Which item was not taxed under the Townshend Acts?

Accepted Answer

clothes

Question 14

What battle was fought after George Washington crossed the Delaware?

Accepted Answer

Battle of Trenton

Question 15

Introduction; States why the declaration is being written

Accepted Answer

Preamble

Question 16

Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?

Accepted Answer

Thomas Jefferson

Question 17

Which battle was fought on a hill so that the Patriots could be in cannon distance?

Accepted Answer

Battle of Bunker Hill

Question 18

States all people are equal and have the right to life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness

Accepted Answer

Declaration of Rights

Question 19

Which battle was considered a turning point in the war?

Accepted Answer

Battle of Saratoga

Question 20

Why did King George III and British Parliament start taxing the colonists?

Accepted Answer

To pay back debt from the French and Indian War.

Questions 20