Quiz Me! - Events: Revolution/Declaration of Independence Test your knowledge about events in the Revolution/Declaration of Independence era. 1 / 10 Which title best represents the list above? Albany Plan of Union Stamp Act Congress Proclamation of 1763 Boston Tea Party 2 / 10 Why did British soldiers march into Lexington and Concord? To capture George Washington and end the rebellion To protect the colonists from Native Americans who were threatening their farms To protect British soldiers who were being held hostage To seize a stockpile of colonial weapons and arrest members of the Sons of Liberty 3 / 10 What was the outcome of the First Continental Congress? Delegates drafted a colonial army to prepare for war if necessary. Delegates voted to separate from England. Delegates agreed to boycott all trade with Britain. Delegates refused to pay any more British taxes they had not approved. 4 / 10 What is the best title for the chart above? Causes of the American Revolution Causes of the French and Indian War Colonial Grievances Colonies Gain Independence from Britain 5 / 10 What was Washington able to accomplish at Valley Forge? He used the harsh winter to train his men to fight like a professional army. He negotiated with the French to support U.S. independence. He doubled the size of his troops as more men volunteered to fight the British. He planned a sneak attack on the British Army, guarding the New York harbor. 6 / 10 What was the name of the first congress colonists attended to discuss new taxes imposed by Parliament? Congress of the Committees of Correspondence First Continental Congress Albany Congress Stamp Act Congress 7 / 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? Philadelphia Boston New York Valley Forge 8 / 10 Which significant historical event is described above? Albany Plan of Union Boston Massacre Boston Tea Party First Great Awakening 9 / 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. 10 / 10 What is the best title for the historical event described above? Articles of Confederation Congress Second Continental Congress Albany Plan for Union First Continental Congress Your score is Restart quiz
