American Revolution Review

1. Which of the following was commander in chief of the Continental Army?

• Horatio Gates

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Adams

• George Washington

2. Why was Paul Revere's ride so important?

• He wrote a famous poem.

• He delivered a message to the Continental Congress.

• He helped John Hancock and Samuel Adams escape from the British troops.

3. Which statement accurately describes the role of the African American in the Revolutionary War? Choose ALL that apply (2).

• Thousands of African Americans enlisted in the British army and fought against America's freedom because of slavery.

• African Americans served in various capacities, including spies and laborers, during the Revolutionary War.

• Thousands of African Americans helped fight for America's freedom, some in Black regiments and some alongside white soldiers.

4. The first armed conflict of the American Revolution took place in what TWO cities?

• Saratoga
• Concord
• Boston
• Lexington

5. Which of the following was a British king during the Revolutionary era?

• King William II

• King Jeffrey IV

• King Harry IV

• King George III

6. Who won the American Revolutionary War?

• Americans

• British

• Hessians

• French Monarchy

7. Which of the following was a colonial leader who was also an inventor and scientist who was known for creating bifocals and the rocking chair?

• Thomas Jefferson

• Benjamin Franklin

• Alexander Hamilton

• James Madison

8. Who surrendered at Yorktown?

• Spanish

• Dutch

• French

• British

9. What was the final battle of the American Revolutionary War?

• Battle of Bunker Hill

• Battle of Trenton

• Battle of King's Mountain

• Battle of Yorktown

10. Which of the following was the main author of the Declaration of Independence?

• Thomas Jefferson

• Alexander Hamilton

• Benjamin Franklin

• George Washington