The American Revolution Quiz

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

• Benjamin Franklin

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Adams

What was the main purpose of the Declaration of Independence?

• To announce the colonies' new trade policies

• To declare war on Britain

• To explain why the colonies deserved independence

• To establish a new currency

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

• Battle of Bunker Hill

• Battle of Saratoga

• Battle of Yorktown

• Battle of Lexington and Concord

What was the name of the treaty that ended the American Revolution?

• Treaty of Paris 1783

• Treaty of Versailles

• Treaty of Ghent

• Treaty of London

Which document officially ended the war and recognized American independence?

• The Constitution

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Treaty of Paris 1783

• The Articles of Confederation

Who wrote the influential pamphlet "Common Sense" advocating for American independence?

• John Adams

• Thomas Paine

• Benjamin Franklin

• Alexander Hamilton

What was the last major battle of the American Revolution?

• Battle of Bunker Hill

• Battle of Saratoga

• Battle of Yorktown

• Battle of Lexington

Which group of people primarily wrote the Declaration of Independence?

• The Founding Fathers

• The Continental Congress

• British Parliament

• The Sons of Liberty

What year was the Declaration of Independence signed?

• 1776

• 1781

• 1783

• 1775

Which country was the first to recognize the United States as an independent nation?

• France

• Spain

• The Netherlands

• Great Britain