American Revolution Quiz

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

• Battle of Gettysburg

• Battle of Bunker Hill

• Battle of Yorktown

• Battle of Saratoga

Where did the First Continental Congress take place?

• Washington D.C., Maryland

• Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

• New York City, New York

• Boston, Massachusetts

Who was the president of the Second Continental Congress?

• Benjamin Franklin

• John Hancock

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

Who wrote the first draft of the Declaration of Independence?

• John Adams

• Benjamin Franklin

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

Which battle marked the first military engagement of the American Revolution?

• Battle of Lexington and Concord

• Battle of Bunker Hill

• Battle of Gettysburg

• Battle of Saratoga

What was the main purpose of the First Continental Congress?

• To plan a military attack on the British government

• To negotiate trade agreements with other European countries

• To establish a new form of government for the colonies

• To address grievances against the British government and discuss potential options for resolving the issues.

Who was appointed as the commander-in-chief of the Continental Army at the Second Continental Congress?

• John Adams

• George Washington

• Benjamin Franklin

• Thomas Jefferson

When was the Declaration of Independence adopted by the Second Continental Congress?

• September 4, 1776

• June 4, 1776

• July 4, 1776

• August 4, 1776

Which battle led to the surrender of British forces and effectively ended the American Revolution?

• Battle of Saratoga

• Battle of Bunker Hill

• Battle of Yorktown

• Battle of Gettysburg

What was the main purpose of the Declaration of Independence?

• To establish a monarchy

• To declare war on France

• To form an alliance with Britain

• To declare independence from Britain