Revolutionary War Quiz

What year did the events at Lexington and Concord take place?

• 1775

• 1776

• 1800

• 1781

Who were the colonists fighting for independence from?

• Germany

• Britain

• Spain

• France

What was the main reason the colonists wanted independence?

• To explore new lands

• To establish their own government

• To avoid paying taxes

• To join another country

How did the colonists view their fight for independence?

• As an unnecessary conflict

• As a means to gain fame

• As a fight for their rights

• As a way to gain wealth

What did the British soldiers intend to do at Concord?

• Have a meeting

• Seize colonial munitions

• Sign a peace treaty

• Start a new colony

What did the colonists use to fight the British?

• Bows and arrows

• Muskets and cannons

• Cannons only

• Swords and shields

What was the outcome of the initial confrontation at Lexington and Concord?

• A decisive colonial victory

• A peaceful resolution

• The start of the Revolutionary War

• A decisive British victory

What did the British soldiers do when they reached Concord?

• They surrendered to the colonists

• They held a parade

• They immediately retreated

• They searched for munitions

Who said, 'The heart of a fool is in his mouth, but the mouth of a wise man is in his heart'?

• Lieutenant Brian Johnson

• Captain John Parker

• Benjamin Franklin

• General Gage

What did Benjamin Franklin hope for the colonies and the crown?

• A lasting war

• A peaceful coexistence

• A new king

• The division of land