American Revolutionary War Quiz

What was another name for the American Revolutionary War?

• The War of 1812

• The American Revolution

• The American Civil War

• The French and Indian War

When did the American Revolutionary War break out?

• July 4, 1776

• September 3, 1783

• October 19, 1781

• April 19, 1775

Which event is known as the 'shot heard round the world'?

• The Battles of Lexington and Concord

• The Boston Tea Party

• The Battle of Bunker Hill

• The Battle of Saratoga

What was the main reason the American colonies opposed British rule?

• Lack of colonial representation

• Need for more land

• Desire for a monarchy

• Support for the French

Which act aimed to end the smuggling trade in sugar and molasses?

• The Stamp Act

• The Sugar Act

• The Tea Act

• The Townsend Acts

What was the slogan that colonists rallied behind?

• United we stand

• Live free or die

• No taxation without representation

• Give me liberty or give me death

Who was the commander of the Continental Army?

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Adams

• Benjamin Franklin

Which battle is considered the turning point of the American Revolutionary War?

• The Battle of Trenton

• The Battle of Yorktown

• The Battle of Saratoga

• The Battle of Bunker Hill

When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?

• September 3, 1783

• April 19, 1775

• July 4, 1776

• October 19, 1781

Which country became America's ally during the war?

• Spain

• Netherlands

• Germany

• France