American Revolution Quiz

Who was the leader of the Continental Army during the Revolution?

• George Washington

• Benjamin Franklin

• John Adams

• Thomas Jefferson

Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?

(a)  

• George Washington

• Thomas Paine

• John Hancock

• Thomas Jefferson

Who warned of the arrival of British attacks by riding and yelling out 'The British are coming!'?

(a)  

• Paul Revere
• John Paul Jones

• Haym Salomon

• Crispus Attucks

Who defended British soldiers who participated in the 'Boston Massacre'?

• Samuel Adams

• John Adams

• Patrick Henry

• Benedict Arnold

Who was the first President under the Constitution?

• George Washington

• John Adams

• Thomas Jefferson

• James Armistead

Who was the French nobleman who came to help the United States during the American Revolution?

• Bernardo de Galvez

• Marquis de Lafayette

• Wentworth Cheswell

• Mercy Otis Warren

Who wrote 'Common Sense' arguing that the 13 colonies need to break away from England?

• George Washington

• Thomas Paine

• John Hancock

• Thomas Jefferson

Who was the African American enslaved person serving in the Continental Army?

• James Armistead

• Crispus Attucks

• Haym Salomon

• Wentworth Cheswell

Who was the leader of England during the American Revolution?

• George Washington

• King George III

• John Paul Jones

• Patrick Henry

Who was a member of the Sons of Liberty and helped with the Boston Tea Party?

(a)  

• Samuel Adams
• John Adams

• Patrick Henry

• Benedict Arnold