American Revolution Quiz

Who was the primary author of the Declaration of Independence?

• George Washington

• Benjamin Franklin

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Adams

In what year was the Declaration of Independence adopted?

• 1776

• 1781

• 1775

• 1783

The Battle of Bunker Hill was actually fought on which hill?

• Breed's Hill

• Liberty Hill

• King's Hill

• Freedom Hill

Which battle marked the end of the American Revolution?

• Battle of Saratoga

• Battle of Yorktown

• Battle of Lexington

• Battle of Bunker Hill

Who was the British general who surrendered at Yorktown?

• General Charles Cornwallis

• General John Burgoyne

• General William Howe

• General Henry Clinton

What was one of the main outcomes of the American Revolution?

• The establishment of the British Commonwealth

• The creation of the United States of America

• The expansion of the French Empire

• The unification of the German states

Which document formally ended the American Revolution?

• The Constitution of the United States

• The Treaty of Paris (1783)

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Bill of Rights

What role did Thomas Jefferson have after the American Revolution?

• He became the first President of the United States

• He served as the Secretary of State

• He was appointed as the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court

• He became the second President of the United States

Which country was a key ally of the Americans during the Revolution?

• France

• Spain

• Germany

• Russia

What was the significance of the Battle of Saratoga in the American Revolution?

• It was the final battle of the war

• It was the first major victory for the Americans

• It convinced France to support the Americans

• It marked the beginning of the war