1. Which document, signed in 1776, declared the thirteen American colonies’ independence from Britain?

Options:

1. A) The Articles of Confederation
2. B) The Constitution of the United States
3. C) The Declaration of Independence
4. D) The Treaty of Paris

Answer: C) The Declaration of Independence

2. Who was the primary author of the Declaration of Independence?

Options:

1. A) Benjamin Franklin
2. B) John Adams
3. C) Thomas Jefferson
4. D) Alexander Hamilton

Answer: C) Thomas Jefferson

3. Which battle is considered the turning point of the American Revolution due to its influence on France’s decision to enter the war?

Options:

1. A) The Battle of Bunker Hill
2. B) The Battle of Saratoga
3. C) The Battle of Yorktown
4. D) The Battle of Lexington and Concord

Answer: B) The Battle of Saratoga

4. What was the main purpose of the Continental Congress when it convened in 1774?

Options:

1. A) To draft the Constitution
2. B) To coordinate a response to the Intolerable Acts
3. C) To declare independence from Britain
4. D) To establish a new national bank

Answer: B) To coordinate a response to the Intolerable Acts

5. Which treaty officially ended the American Revolutionary War and recognized American independence?

Options:

1. A) The Treaty of Paris (1783)
2. B) The Treaty of Paris (1763)
3. C) The Treaty of Versailles
4. D) The Treaty of Utrecht

Answer: A) The Treaty of Paris (1783)

6. The “Olive Branch Petition” was an attempt by the American colonies to: 

Options:

1. A) Negotiate with France for military support
2. B) Reconcile with King George III and avoid war
3. C) Form an alliance with Spain
4. D) Establish a new form of government

Answer: B) Reconcile with King George III and avoid war

7. Who was the Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army during the American Revolution?

Options:

1. A) Thomas Paine
2. B) John Hancock
3. C) George Washington
4. D) Paul Revere

Answer: C) George Washington

8. Which act, passed in 1773, led to the Boston Tea Party and heightened tensions between the colonies and Britain?

Options:

1. A) The Stamp Act
2. B) The Tea Act
3. C) The Townshend Acts
4. D) The Intolerable Acts

Answer: B) The Tea Act

9. The “Federalist Papers” were written to: 

Options:

1. A) Advocate for the ratification of the Articles of Confederation
2. B) Argue for independence from Britain
3. C) Support the ratification of the U.S. Constitution
4. D) Oppose the Bill of Rights

Answer: C) Support the ratification of the U.S. Constitution

10. Which British general surrendered to General Washington at the Battle of Yorktown, effectively ending the American Revolutionary War?

Options:

1. A) General Cornwallis
2. B) General Howe
3. C) General Burgoyne
4. D) General Gage

Answer: A) General Cornwallis

11. What was the significance of the “Articles of Confederation” in American history?

Options:

1. A) It was the first draft of the U.S. Constitution
2. B) It established the first national bank
3. C) It was the first constitution of the United States
4. D) It was a treaty with France

Answer: C) It was the first constitution of the United States

12. The “Intolerable Acts” were a series of punitive measures imposed by Britain in response to which event?

Options:

1. A) The Boston Tea Party
2. B) The Boston Massacre
3. C) The signing of the Declaration of Independence
4. D) The battles of Lexington and Concord

Answer: A) The Boston Tea Party

13. Which American pamphlet, published in 1776, argued for independence from Britain and was influential in swaying public opinion?

Options:

1. A) Common Sense
2. B) The Federalist Papers
3. C) The Rights of Man
4. D) The Social Contract

Answer: A) Common Sense

14. Which French military officer played a crucial role in aiding the American colonies during the Revolutionary War and is often known as the “Soldier of Liberty”?

Options:

1. A) Marquis de Lafayette
2. B) Jean-Baptiste Donatien de Vimeur
3. C) Count de Rochambeau
4. D) Charles de Gaulle

Answer: A) Marquis de Lafayette

15. Which event in 1775 marked the beginning of armed conflict between the American colonies and Britain?

Options:

1. A) The Battle of Bunker Hill
2. B) The Battle of Lexington and Concord
3. C) The signing of the Declaration of Independence
4. D) The Boston Tea Party

Answer: B) The Battle of Lexington and Concord

16. The term “Minutemen” referred to: 

Options:

1. A) British soldiers who could respond quickly
2. B) American colonial militia ready to fight at a moment’s notice
3. C) Members of the Continental Congress
4. D) British Loyalists

Answer: B) American colonial militia ready to fight at a moment’s notice

17. What was the main reason for the failure of the “Benedict Arnold’s invasion of Canada” in 1775?

Options:

1. A) Lack of supplies and harsh winter conditions
2. B) The British forces were too strong
3. C) The invasion was poorly planned
4. D) The support from French allies was insufficient

Answer: A) Lack of supplies and harsh winter conditions

18. Which act established the first system of organized taxation in the American colonies and led to widespread protest and unrest?

Options:

1. A) The Stamp Act
2. B) The Sugar Act
3. C) The Quartering Act
4. D) The Townshend Acts

Answer: A) The Stamp Act

19. Which American diplomat was instrumental in negotiating the Treaty of Paris (1783) and securing American independence?

Options:

1. A) John Adams
2. B) Thomas Jefferson
3. C) Benjamin Franklin
4. D) James Madison

Answer: C) Benjamin Franklin

20. The “Shays’ Rebellion” of 1786-87 was primarily a response to: 

Options:

1. A) Economic hardships and debt among farmers
2. B) The failure of the Articles of Confederation
3. C) The British invasion of New England
4. D) The refusal of Congress to ratify the Constitution

Answer: A) Economic hardships and debt among farmers