American Revolution

What British general surrendered to end the Revolutionary War?

• General Howe

• General Cornwallis

• General Burgoyne

• General Washington

Who regretted having only one life to give for his country?

• Ethan Allen

• Patrick Henry

• Nathan Hale

• Benedict Arnold

What black American died at the Boston Massacre?

• Crispus Attucks

• Martin Luther King

• Thurgood Marshall

• John Wilkes Booth

With what army did George Washington receive his military training?

• British

• Russian

• Colonial

• French

Besides being a statesman, what was Benjamin Franklin known for?

• His handsome looks

• His inventions

• His beautiful singing voice

• His speeches

What document did John Hancock sign large enough that the king would not miss his name?

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Bill of Rights

• The Constitution

• The Mayflower Compact

What name was given to colonists who supported a break with Great Britain?

• Patriots

• Colts

• Colonial rebels

• Whigs

The colonists could not tolerate a set of laws imposed by the British. What were these laws called by the colonists?

• Sedition Acts

• Tea Acts

• Intolerable Acts

• British Acts

When do Americans celebrate the birth of the United States?

• Flag Day

• Independence Day

• Columbus Day

• Presidents Day

Who was the ruler of England during the Revolutionary War?

• King Edward

• Queen Elizabeth

• General Thomas Howe

• King George III