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American War of Independence Quiz

Question 1 of 12

1

Who Passed the Stamp Act?

Select one of the following:

  • George Grenville

  • Lord North

  • Charles Townshend

Explanation

Question 2 of 12

1

What Battle marked the end of the American war of Independence?

Select one of the following:

  • Saratoga

  • Yorktown

  • Bunker Hill

Explanation

Question 3 of 12

1

What were pro-British people known as?

Select one of the following:

  • Loyalists

  • Patriots

  • Colonists

Explanation

Question 4 of 12

1

What were anti-British people known as?

Select one of the following:

  • Colonials

  • Patriots

  • Loyalists

Explanation

Question 5 of 12

1

When was the Boston Massacre?

Select one of the following:

  • 22nd February 1770

  • 5th March 1772

  • 5th March 1770

Explanation

Question 6 of 12

1

Who created and led the Sons of Liberty?

Select one of the following:

  • John Adams

  • Samuel Adams

  • Paul Revere

Explanation

Question 7 of 12

1

Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?

Select one of the following:

  • George Washington

  • John Adams

  • Thomas Jefferson

Explanation

Question 8 of 12

1

When was the Treaty of Paris?

Select one of the following:

  • 1783

  • 1778

  • 1781

Explanation

Question 9 of 12

1

Who led the British troops on the night of the Boston Massacre?

Select one of the following:

  • Captain Johnson

  • General Howe

  • Captain Preston

Explanation

Question 10 of 12

1

What was the name of John Adams' wife?

Select one of the following:

  • Jenny Adams

  • Abigail Adams

  • Sarah Adams

Explanation

Question 11 of 12

1

After which battle did the French join the Americans?

Select one of the following:

  • Saratoga

  • Yorktown

  • Lexington

Explanation

Question 12 of 12

1

Who wrote the Olive Branch Petition?

Select one of the following:

  • John Dickinson

  • John Adams

  • Ben Franklin

Explanation