The American Revolution Quiz

What year did the American Revolution officially begin?

• 1770

• 1775

• 1781

• 1783

Who was the King of Britain during the American Revolution?

• King George III

• King Edward VII

• King Henry VIII

• King James II

Which event is considered the start of the American Revolution?

• The signing of the Declaration of Independence

• The Boston Tea Party

• The Battle of Lexington and Concord

• The French and Indian War

What was the main purpose of the Declaration of Independence?

• To declare war on Britain

• To announce the colonies' separation from Britain

• To establish a new government

• To request peace negotiations with Britain

Which of the following was NOT a cause of the American Revolution?

• Taxation without representation

• The desire for independence

• Religious freedom

• The Stamp Act

Who was the main author of the Declaration of Independence?

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• Benjamin Franklin

• John Adams

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

• The Battle of Saratoga

• The Battle of Yorktown

• The Battle of Bunker Hill

• The Battle of Lexington and Concord

What treaty ended the American Revolution?

• The Treaty of Paris 1783

• The Treaty of Versailles

• The Treaty of Ghent

• The Treaty of Paris 1763

Which foreign country was the first to sign an alliance with the United States during the Revolution?

• France

• Spain

• The Netherlands

• Germany

What role did George Washington play in the American Revolution?

• He was the main author of the Declaration of Independence

• He served as the King of Britain's representative

• He was the Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army

• He was a diplomat to France