Quiz Me! - Events: Revolution/Declaration of Independence Test your knowledge about events in the Revolution/Declaration of Independence era. 1 / 10 What was the long-term significance of the Boston Massacre? John Adams defended the colonists in court who fought against the British soldiers. Colonial unity increased as a result of the propaganda spread about the fight. Crispus Attucks, African American and formerly enslaved person, died in the fight. British soldiers fired on the colonists after being attacked unfairly. 2 / 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 British took control of the Hudson River and prevented Americans from receiving aid. The Americans declared their independence after the victory. The French and Spanish pledged to aid the United States after the Patriot victory. 3 / 10 Which was an effect of the Boston Tea Party? Colonists created the Committees of Correspondence to share information. The British agreed to lift the monopoly on importing tea to the colonies. Colonists in Boston agreed to pay for the tea to lift British trade sanctions. The British passed laws to punish the colonists for dumping the tea. 4 / 10 Which historical event is described above? Articles of Confederation Congress Albany Plan for Union First Continental Congress Second Continental Congress 5 / 10 What role did Paul Revere play in the Boston Massacre? His engraving titled “Bloody Massacre” was used as propaganda against the British. His ride through the Boston countryside warned colonists before the massacre took place. He planned the protest of the colonial dock workers that led to the massacre. He wrote a newspaper editorial claiming the British were responsible for the massacre. 6 / 10 What was the outcome of the First Continental Congress? 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. Delegates drafted a colonial army to prepare for war if necessary. 7 / 10 What was the name of the first congress colonists attended to discuss new taxes imposed by Parliament? Stamp Act Congress Congress of the Committees of Correspondence First Continental Congress Albany Congress 8 / 10 What is the best title for the historical event described above? Articles of Confederation Congress First Continental Congress Second Continental Congress Albany Plan for Union 9 / 10 What was one outcome of the Second Continental Congress? The Second Continental Congress declared independence after shots were fired at Lexington and Concord. John Hancock was named as temporary commander of the Continental Army. The Second Continental Congress planned a boycott of all British goods coming into the colonies. Delegates sent a petition that criticized Parliament and pledged loyalty to the King. 10 / 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? New York Boston Philadelphia Valley Forge Your score is Restart quiz
