Important People Quiz (American Revolution)

Who was the first person to sign the Declaration of Independence.

• George Washington

• John Hancock

• John Adams

• Mrs. Carey

Who wrote the Declaration of Independence in 17 days?

• Thomas Jefferson

• Benjamin Franklin

• Patrick Henry

• Benedict Arnold

Who warned the men that the British were coming?

• Benjamin Franklin

• John Adams

• George Washington

• Paul Revere

Who was chosen to be Post Master General and was a famous scientist, publisher, and inventor?

• John Hancock

• Benjamin Franklin

• Paul Revere

• Patrick Henry

Who became one of the most famous traitors in U.S. history?

• Thomas Jefferson

• Mrs. Nelson

• Benedict Arnold

• George Washington

Who was the first president to live in the white house?

• Paul Revere

• John Adams

• Benjamin Franklin

• Patrick Henry

Who was elected governor of Virginia and was the first leader to support adding the Bill of Rights to the Constitution?

• John Hancock

• Thomas Jefferson

• Mrs. Wilson

• Patrick Henry

Who became the Commander in Chief of the Continental Army and the first president of the United States?

• Benedict Arnold

• George Washington

• Patrick Henry

• John Adams