American Revolution Quiz

Where does the painting 'Washington Crossing the Delaware' by Emanuel Leutze hang?

• Uffizi Gallery, Florence

• National Gallery, London

• Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York City

• Louvre Museum, Paris

What was the main cause of the terrible battle ins that followed the crossing of the icy Delaware River?

• Native American attacks

• Revolutionary uprising

• French intervention

• British invasion

Who led the ragtag force against one of the mightiest militaries in the world during the American Revolution?

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Adams

• Benjamin Franklin

• George Washington

How many colonies stood in rebellion to their government during the American Revolution?

• 20

• 15

• 13

• 10

Who were the rebels according to the Declaration of Independence?

• Loyalists

• French allies

• Revolutionaries

• British soldiers

What did the American colonies claim independence from?

• Portugal

• Britain

• France

• Spain

Which city was read aloud the Declaration of Independence to an army of volunteers on July 9th, 1776?

• Philadelphia

• Boston

• New York City

• Washington D.C.

What was the occupation of the British soldiers under General William Powell?

• Military

• Fishing

• Farming

• Trading

What was the main reason for Washington's army to grow again by mid-December?

• Better weapons and equipment

• Increased recruitment from Europe

• Inspired by Thomas Paine's words

• Improved training programs

What did Washington's army do to force the British to retreat to New York City?

• Launched a surprise attack at night

• Harassed the British and raided the countryside

• Surrendered to the British

• Sought help from the French army