American Revolution Quiz

Who was the first President of the United States?

• George Washington

• John F. Kennedy

• Abraham Lincoln

• Thomas Jefferson

In which year did the American Revolution begin?

• 1775

• 1765

• 1783

• 1800

What was the name of the document that declared the United States as an independent nation?

• Constitution

• Bill of Rights

• Articles of Confederation

• Declaration of Independence

Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Adams

• Benjamin Franklin

• George Washington

Which country supported the American colonists during the Revolution?

• Spain

• England

• Germany

• France

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

• Thomas Jefferson

• Benjamin Franklin

• George Washington

• John Adams

What was the name of the final battle of the American Revolution?

• Battle of Yorktown

• Battle of Saratoga

• Battle of Lexington

• Battle of Bunker Hill

Which city served as the capital of the United States during the Revolution?

• Boston

• New York City

• Philadelphia

• Washington D.C.

What was the name of the treaty that officially ended the American Revolution?

• Treaty of London

• Treaty of Versailles

• Treaty of Paris

• Treaty of Yorktown

What was the main cause of the American Revolution?

• Disagreements over trade and economic policies

• Desire for independence from British rule

• High taxes imposed by the British government

• Lack of representation in the British government