American Revolution Quiz

Who was appointed as the Commander in Chief of the Continental Army?

• George Washington

• Benjamin Franklin

• John Adams

• Thomas Jefferson

What was the significance of the Battle of Saratoga?

• It marked the beginning of the American Revolution

• It was the last major battle of the war

• It led to the alliance between America and France

• It resulted in the surrender of General Cornwallis

Which part of the Declaration of Independence outlines the fundamental principles of human rights and individual liberties?

• Resolution of Independence

• Preamble

• Declaration of Natural Rights

• List of Grievances

Who was the French nobleman that aided and disciplined soldiers during the Winter at Valley Forge?

• John Paul Jones

• Francis Marion

• Marquis de Lafayette

• Wentworth Cheswell

Which battle marked the turning point of the war because France became an ally of America?

• Winter at Valley Forge

• Battle of Saratoga

• Battle of Yorktown

• Battle of Lexington and Concord

Who were the representatives that went to Paris to negotiate the Treaty of Paris of 1783?

• Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, John Jay

• George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, John Adams

• Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, Alexander Hamilton

• George Washington, John Jay, James Madison

What is the definition of Guerrilla Warfare?

• A type of conventional warfare

• The use of hit-and-run tactics by small, mobile groups of irregular forces

• A type of aerial warfare

• A type of naval warfare

Who was the greatest American naval hero who fought against the British Navy off the east coast of Britain?

• Francis Marion

• Marquis de Lafayette

• John Paul Jones

• George Washington

What did the Treaty of Paris of 1783 recognize?

• That America was part of France

• That America was part of Spain

• That America was still under British rule

• That America was its own country

What did the 2nd Continental Congress appoint Thomas Jefferson as?

• Commander in Chief

• Author of the Declaration of Independence

• Secretary of State

• Ambassador to France