American Revolution Quiz

What was the rallying cry of the American colonists?

• Give me liberty or give me death

• No taxation without representation

• Don't tread on me

• Live free or die

Who was appointed to lead the Continental Army?

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Adams

• Benjamin Franklin

What pamphlet did Thomas Paine write to strengthen the resolve of the soldiers?

• The Federalist Papers

• The Rights of Man

• Common Sense

• The Crisis

What significant event happened on July 4th, 1776?

• The Battle of Lexington and Concord

• The Boston Tea Party

• The signing of the Declaration of Independence

• The Battle of Bunker Hill

Which river did Washington cross for a surprise attack on Trenton?

• Potomac River

• Mississippi River

• Hudson River

• Delaware River

What was the outcome of the Battle of Saratoga?

• A French victory

• A British victory

• An American victory

• A draw

Who helped train the Continental Army at Valley Forge?

• Baron von Steuben

• Marquis de Lafayette

• John Paul Jones

• Benedict Arnold

Which city did the British capture in December 1778?

• New York

• Philadelphia

• Charleston

• Savannah

What was the result of the Battle of Kings Mountain?

• A draw

• A French victory

• A British victory

• An American victory

Where did Cornwallis expect reinforcements by sea?

• Yorktown

• Charleston

• Savannah

• Philadelphia