American Revolution TEST

What were the founding fathers committing by signing the Declaration of Independence?

• A. civil disobedience

• B. grievances

• C. treason

• D. pracy

Who is the main author of the Declaration of Independence?

• A. Ben Franklin

• B. Thomas Paine

• C. James Madison

• D. Thomas Jefferson

Which battle occurred on Christmas Day 1776?

• A. Trenton

• B. Yorktown

• C. Saratoga

• D. Ticonderoga

Who was the author of Common Sense?

• A. Nathan Hale

• B. Thomas Paine

• C. Thomas Jefferson

• D. Richard Henry Lee

Which American diplomat was sent to France to ask for their full support of the war?

• A. Ben Franklin

• B. Thomas Jefferson

• C. Thomas Paine

• D. Richard Henry Lee

Who said the famous quote..... "I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country."

• A. Nathan Hale

• B. Thomas Paine

• C. Thomas Jefferson

• D. Richard Henry Lee

Which American is portrayed in the famous painting of "Crossing the Delaware?"

• A. Ben Franklin

• B. Thomas Jefferson

• C. George Washington

• D. Richard Henry Lee

Which American General did General Ferguson take a "pass" on shooting at the Battle of Brandywine?

• A. Ben Franklin

• B. Thomas Jefferson

• C. George Washington

• D. Richard Henry Lee

How many people were killed at the Boston Massacre?

• A. 5,000

• B. 1,500

• C. 500

• D. 5

Which side camped at Valley Forge?

• A. British

• B. American

• C. Spanish

• D. Native Americans