Battles of the American Revolution Quiz

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

• Benjamin Franklin

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Adams

• George Washington

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

• Battle of Bunker Hill

• Battle of Yorktown

• Battle of Saratoga

• Battle of Lexington and Concord

What was the main effect of the American Revolution?

• Creation of the United Nations

• Establishment of the United States as an independent nation

• Formation of the European Union

• Expansion of the British Empire

Which strategy did the American forces use to win the Battle of Saratoga?

• Cutting off the British supply lines

• Using guerrilla warfare tactics

• Surrounding and isolating the British army

• Launching a surprise attack

_____ wrote the pamphlet 'Common Sense' that inspired many colonists to support the American Revolution.

Which battle marked the first major American victory in the American Revolution?

• Battle of Yorktown

• Battle of Saratoga

• Battle of Bunker Hill

• Battle of Lexington and Concord

What was the significance of the Battle of Yorktown in the American Revolution?

• It was a minor skirmish with no significant impact on the outcome of the American Revolution.

• It was the last major battle of the American Revolution and led to the surrender of British forces.

• The Battle of Yorktown was a victory for the British forces.

• The Battle of Yorktown took place in Canada.

_____ provided significant military and financial support to the American colonists during the Revolution.

What was the purpose of the Declaration of Independence?

• The purpose was to negotiate a peace treaty.

• The purpose was to establish a monarchy.

• The purpose was to declare war on other countries.

• The purpose was to declare independence and explain the reasons.

Which battle is known for the famous quote 'Don't fire until you see the whites of their eyes'?

• Battle of Antietam

• Battle of Gettysburg

• Battle of Bunker Hill

• Battle of Waterloo