American Revolution Quiz

When did the First Continental Congress end?

• June 14, 1775

• May 10, 1775

• April 19, 1775

• October 26, 1774

Who was appointed to lead the Continental Army?

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Hancock

• Benjamin Franklin

• George Washington

What was the purpose of the Olive Branch Petition?

• To create the Continental Army

• To form an alliance with France

• To seek peace and protect colonists' rights

• To declare independence from Britain

What did King George III issue in response to the Olive Branch Petition?

• The Treaty of Paris

• The Proclamation of Rebellion

• The Articles of Confederation

• The Declaration of Independence

Which pamphlet by Thomas Paine fueled the push for independence?

• The Rights of Man

• Common Sense

• The Federalist Papers

• The Crisis

When was the Declaration of Independence approved?

• July 4, 1776

• July 6, 1775

• July 4, 1775

• July 5, 1775

Which country did the Second Continental Congress secure an alliance with?

• Netherlands

• Spain

• France

• Germany

What was the first written constitution of the United States?

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Bill of Rights

• The Federalist Papers

• The Articles of Confederation

When was the Articles of Confederation ratified?

• 1775

• 1776

• 1783

• 1781

What was the main impact of the Second Continental Congress?

• It formed the United Nations

• It created the British Parliament

• It provided stability and established independence

• It ended the American Revolution