American Revolution Quiz 2023

Which event marked the beginning of the American Revolution?

• The Battle of Lexington and Concord

• The Battle of Bunker Hill

• The Battle of Yorktown

• The Siege of Charleston

Who was appointed as the commander-in-chief of the Continental Army?

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• Benjamin Franklin

• John Adams

Which battle resulted in a decisive British victory and the capture of American General Horatio Gates?

• The Battle of Waxhaws

• The Battle of Camden

• The Battle of Cowpens

• The Battle of Guilford Court House

When did the Continental Congress establish the Continental Marines?

• April 19

• June 17

• July 5

• November 10

Which document was sent to King George III as a final attempt at reconciliation with Britain?

• The Olive Branch Petition

• The Treaty of Paris

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Stamp Act

What did the Stamp Act require colonists to pay a tax on?

• Sugar and other imported goods

• Various printed materials

• Paper money

• Imported goods

Which battle marked the first American invasion of Canada?

• The Battle of Lexington and Concord

• The Battle of Bunker Hill

• The Battle of Quebec

• The Battle of Saratoga

When was the Treaty of Paris signed, officially recognizing the United States as an independent nation?

• September 3

• October 7

• December 16

• May 29

Who drafted the Declaration of Independence?

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• Benjamin Franklin

• John Adams

Which battle resulted in the surrender of General Cornwallis and effectively ended major combat in the American Revolution?

• The Battle of Lexington and Concord

• The Battle of Bunker Hill

• The Battle of Yorktown

• The Battle of Saratoga