American Revolution Quiz

Where was the American Revolutionary War fought?

• Along the Ohio River Valley

• Throughout the 13 Colonies

• In England's Countryside

• At Virginia's Capital

People or groups of people that have the power to speak on behalf of a larger group of citizens are called...

• Patriots

• Loyalists

• Parliament

• Representatives

Colonists who went against the king during the American Revolution are called...

• Parliament

• Loyalists

• Patriots

• Representatives

People who remained loyal to the king of England and the laws of that country are called...

• Loyalists

• Patriots

• Representatives

• Parliament

The Declaration of Independence was drafted (aka written) by which Virginian?

• Thomas Jefferson

• Patrick Henry

• George Washington

Name the Virginian who spoke out against "taxation without representation" while inspiring Patriots across the colonies with the words "...give me liberty or give me death."

• Thomas Jefferson

• Patrick Henry

• George Washington

The assembly (aka group) of people who participate in the ruling of the country of England are called...

• Representatives

• Congress

• Parliament

• Burgesses

Name the Virginian who provided military leadership during both the French & Indian War AND American Revolution.

• Thomas Jefferson

• Patrick Henry

• George Washington

Who was named Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army at the Second Continental Convention in Philadelphia, PA?

• Thomas Jefferson

• Patrick Henry

• George Washington

• Benjamin Franklin

The Stamp Act, Townshend Act, and Tea Act were created to collect money to pay for debt from the French and Indian War. These acts were forms of...

• representation

• taxation

• government