American Revolution Quiz

Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• Benjamin Franklin

• Abraham Lincoln

When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?

• June 4, 1776

• August 4, 1776

• July 4, 1775

• July 4, 1776

What was the main purpose of the Declaration of Independence?

• To declare independence from Great Britain and explain the reasons for this decision.

• To negotiate a peace treaty with Great Britain

• To establish a monarchy in the United States

• To declare war against Great Britain

Which document influenced the writing of the Declaration of Independence?

• Virginia Declaration of Rights

• Magna Carta

• Mayflower Compact

• Emancipation Proclamation

Who was the primary author of the Declaration of Independence?

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Adams

• Benjamin Franklin

• George Washington

Which famous phrase is found in the Declaration of Independence?

• We believe in equality for all.

• Every person is created with equal rights.

• We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal.

• All men are born equal.

What were the grievances listed in the Declaration of Independence?

• Taxation without representation, quartering of troops, denial of trial by jury

• Slavery, lack of education, pollution

• Invasion of privacy, censorship, lack of healthcare

• High taxes, lack of religious freedom, unfair trade practices

Which country supported the American colonies during the Revolution?

• Spain

• France

• England

• Germany

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

• John Adams

• Benjamin Franklin

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington

When did the American Revolution officially end?

• September 3, 1783

• December 7, 1941

• July 4, 1776

• October 19, 1781