Important People - American Revolution

Which historical figure was the ruler of Britain and the colonies before the American Revolution?

• Benjamin Franklin
• Patrick Henry
• George Washington
• King George III

What role did King George III play in the outbreak of the American Revolution?

• He declared war on the colonies because they threatened to invade Great Britain.
• He declared war on the colonies because they refused to trade with Great Britain.
• He failed to protect the colonists from attack, leading them to declare their independence from Great Britain.
• He violated the natural rights of the colonists, leading them to declare their independence from Great Britain.

In what way was George Washington important to the American Revolution?

• He helped write the Declaration of Independence.
• He was commander in chief of the Continental Army.
• He was instrumental in planning the Boston Tea Party.
• He wrote letters to the King of England demanding colonial independence.

As the first ambassador to France, which historical figure traveled to Paris to seek assistance against the British in the Revolutionary War?

• Benjamin Franklin
• Patrick Henry
• Paul Revere
• Thomas Jefferson

As a delegate in the Second Continental Congress, which historical figure wrote the first draft of the Declaration of Independence?

• Benjamin Franklin
• Patrick Henry
• Thomas Jefferson
• Paul Revere

As a member of the House of Burgesses, which historical figure gave an angry speech to persuade others to pass a resolution against the Stamp Act?

• Benjamin Franklin
• Patrick Henry
• Paul Revere
• Thomas Jefferson

Which historical figure was a member of the Sons of Liberty and delivered the message to the Patriots that British soldiers were on the way to Lexington and Concord?

• Benjamin Franklin
• Patrick Henry
• Paul Revere
• Thomas Jefferson

Which American Revolutionary War hero was later considered a traitor?

• George Washington
• John Adams
• Benedict Arnold
• Thomas Jefferson

Which Founding Father wrote most of the Declaration of Independence?

• George Washington
• John Hancock
• Benjamin Franklin
• Thomas Jefferson

Which historical figure became the first President of the United States, and set many precedents when it comes to the expectations of the office of the President?

• Benjamin Franklin
• John Adams
• George Washington
• Patrick Henry