American Revolution Trivia

American Revolution Trivia

Multiple Choice

How many original American colonies were there?

• 7

• 11

• 13

• 19

There were 13 original colonies.

They are generally divided into three groups: the New England colonies, the middle colonies, and the southern colonies.

Multiple Choice

Who governed the American colonies before their independence?

• Germany

• Great Britain (England)

• France

• Spain

Great Britain

The thirteen American colonies were under British rule.

Multiple Choice

In what year did the American colonies rebel against Great Britain?

• 1492

• 1619

• 1776

• 1812

1776

The American colonies declared the independence from Great Britain in 1776.

Multiple Choice

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

• Charles Cornwallis

• William Howe

• Nathanael Greene

• George Washington

George Washington

George Washington was Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army during the American Revolution.

Multiple Choice

What day do we celebrate as Independence Day in the United States?

• April 1

• May 5

• July 4

• September 7

July 4, 1776

The Declaration of Independence was primarily signed on July 2, and it was ratified by Congress in Philadelphia on July 4, which we celebrate as Independence Day.

Multiple Choice

Which country aided the American colonies in their fight against the British?

• France

• Germany

• Italy

• Spain

France

France provided money, troops, armament, leadership, and naval support that were crucial in helping the American colonies defeat the British.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following did NOT play a part in the American Revolution?

• Ulysses S. Grant

• Patrick Henry

• Thomas Jefferson

• Thomas Paine

Ulysses S. Grant

Ulysses S. Grant was the commanding general of the Union Army during the Civil War and later served as the 18th president of the United States.

The End

Now take out a sheet of notebook paper and a writing utensil. We're going to take some notes about events leading up to the American Revolution.