Quiz Me! - Events: Revolution/Declaration of Independence Test your knowledge about events in the Revolution/Declaration of Independence era. 1 / 10 What was a major reason Washington’s troops were able to defeat the British at the Battle of Yorktown? General Cornwallis’s men were tired of fighting and wanted to go home. General Washington received a new supply of weapons to give his troops. General Washington blocked General Cornwallis with the help of the French fleet. General Washington led a surprise attack on the British during the Christmas holiday. 2 / 10 What was one outcome of the Second Continental Congress? Delegates sent a petition that criticized Parliament and pledged loyalty to the King. The Second Continental Congress declared independence after shots were fired at Lexington and Concord. The Second Continental Congress planned a boycott of all British goods coming into the colonies. John Hancock was named as temporary commander of the Continental Army. 3 / 10 Which title best represents the list above? Proclamation of 1763 Stamp Act Congress Albany Plan of Union Boston Tea Party 4 / 10 Where did Washington set up camp for the winter of 1777 where he lost a quarter of his men to disease, starvation, and freezing conditions? Boston New York Philadelphia Valley Forge 5 / 10 Which was an effect of the Boston Tea Party? The British passed laws to punish the colonists for dumping the tea. Colonists created the Committees of Correspondence to share information. Colonists in Boston agreed to pay for the tea to lift British trade sanctions. The British agreed to lift the monopoly on importing tea to the colonies. 6 / 10 What is the best title for the chart above? Causes of the French and Indian War Colonies Gain Independence from Britain Colonial Grievances Causes of the American Revolution 7 / 10 What was the long-term significance of the Boston Massacre? Colonial unity increased as a result of the propaganda spread about the fight. British soldiers fired on the colonists after being attacked unfairly. John Adams defended the colonists in court who fought against the British soldiers. Crispus Attucks, African American and formerly enslaved person, died in the fight. 8 / 10 What is the best title for the historical event described above? First Continental Congress Articles of Confederation Congress Second Continental Congress Albany Plan for Union 9 / 10 What was British General John Burgoyne’s goal when he attacked the colonial army at Saratoga? To cut off New England from the rest of the colonies To prevent French aid from reaching the Continental army To capture General Washington and break the morale of the Continental army To secure the control of the New York harbor 10 / 10 Why was the Battle of Saratoga considered to be a turning point in the war? The British retreated into Canada after the American victory. The French and Spanish pledged to aid the United States after the Patriot victory. The British took control of the Hudson River and prevented Americans from receiving aid. The Americans declared their independence after the victory. Your score is Restart quiz
