American Revolution Quiz

Who was the primary author of the Declaration of Independence?

• John Adams

• Benjamin Franklin

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington

Which battle is considered the turning point of the American Revolution?

• Battle of Yorktown

• Battle of Bunker Hill

• Battle of Saratoga

• Battle of Trenton

What was the purpose of the Treaty of Paris 1783?

• To establish a monarchy in the United States.

• To end the American Revolutionary War and establish peace between Great Britain and the United States.

• To establish trade agreements between Great Britain and the United States.

• To divide the American colonies between Great Britain and France.

Who was the commander-in-chief of the Continental Army during the American Revolution?

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• Benjamin Franklin

• John Adams

Which event led to the imposition of the Intolerable Acts by the British?

• Boston Massacre

• Lexington and Concord

• Stamp Act

• Boston Tea Party

The winter at __________ has terrible because of a lack of food, clothing, shelter, and supplies.

• Valley Forge

• Yorktown

• Long Island

• Trenton

General Cornwallis surrendered at the Battle of _________.

• Trenton

• Long Island

• Yorktown

• New York

1. True or False: The French were the Patriots' greatest ally during the American Revolution

• True

• False

2. The last MAJOR battle of the American Revolution was the __________.

• Battle of Bunker Hill

• Battle of Trenton

• Battle of Yorktown

• Battle of Lexington

1. What is considered the first battle of the American Revolution?

• Lexington and Concord

• Trenton

• Bunker Hill

• Yorktown