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American History: Colonial Period and Independence · Set 1 of 2

The Colonists and Independence Practice Test

What this set covers: Why colonists came, American Indians, slavery, the Revolutionary War, the Declaration of Independence, and the 13 original states.

9 questions · Questions 73–81 of the official list · Free · Taking the 2008 test?

Questions in this set

  1. The colonists came to America for many reasons. Name one.
  2. Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?
  3. What group of people was taken and sold as slaves?
  4. What war did the Americans fight to win independence from Britain?
  5. Name one reason why the Americans declared independence from Britain.
  6. Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
  7. When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
  8. The American Revolution had many important events. Name one.
  9. There were 13 original states. Name five.

Up to date as of October 21, 2026: checked against the official USCIS civics test questions and answers.