American Revolution Quiz

What event marked the beginning of the American Revolution?

• The Boston Tea Party

• The Treaty of Paris

• The signing of the Declaration of Independence

• The Battle of Lexington and Concord

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

• George Washington

• Benjamin Franklin

• John Adams

• Thomas Jefferson

Which country supported the American colonists during the Revolution?

• Germany

• England

• Spain

• France

What was the final battle of the American Revolution?

• The Battle of Trenton

• The Battle of Yorktown

• The Battle of Saratoga

• The Battle of Bunker Hill

Who wrote the pamphlet 'Common Sense' that inspired many colonists to support independence?

• Benjamin Franklin

• Thomas Paine

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Adams

Which document formally declared the independence of the American colonies from Great Britain?

• The Articles of Confederation

• The Bill of Rights

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Constitution

What was the main reason for the American Revolution?

• Religious freedom

• Taxation without representation

• Trade disputes

• Expansion of territory

Who was the British king during the American Revolution?

• King George IV

• King George V

• King George II

• King George III

Which battle is considered a turning point in the American Revolution?

• The Battle of Saratoga

• The Battle of Lexington and Concord

• The Battle of Bunker Hill

• The Battle of Yorktown

What was the main goal of the American Revolution?

• To expand the American colonies

• To abolish slavery

• To gain independence from Great Britain

• To establish a monarchy