Pretest the revolutionary era
1. When did the Revolutionary War begin?
a. 1776
b. 1783
c. 1775
d. 1765
2. Which document was written to declare the American colonies' independence from Britain?
a. The Mayflower Compact
b. The Articles of Confederation
c. The Declaration of Independence
d. The Constitution
3. Who was the commander-in-chief of the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War?
a. Thomas Jefferson
b. George Washington
c. Benjamin Franklin
d. John Adams
4. Which event is considered the turning point in the Revolutionary War?
a. The Battle of Lexington and Concord
b. The Siege of Yorktown
c. The Battle of Saratoga
d. The Boston Tea Party
5. Which country supported the American colonists in their fight against Britain during the Revolutionary War?
a. France
b. Spain
c. Germany
d. Canada
6. What was the main purpose of the Declaration of Independence?
a. To establish a framework for the new American government
b. To outline the grievances against the British monarchy
c. To negotiate peace terms with Britain
d. To outline the powers of the Continental Congress
7. Which group of American colonists protested against British taxation without representation?
a. Sons of Liberty
b. Daughters of Liberty
c. Boston Tea Partyers
d. Rebel Patriots
8. Who wrote the influential pamphlet "Common Sense," which argued for American independence?
a. Thomas Jefferson
b. Benjamin Franklin
c. John Adams
d. Thomas Paine
9. Which battle is considered the first major military victory for the American colonists in the Revolutionary War?
a. The Battle of Bunker Hill
b. The Battle of Trenton
c. The Battle of Long Island
d. The Battle of Yorktown
10. How many colonies were represented at the Continental Congress that declared independence?
a. 12
b. 13
c. 10
d. 15