American Revolution

Who was chosen to lead the Continental Army?

• John Adams

• Thomas Jefferson

• Benjamin Franklin

• George Washington

Who were the members of the Committee of Five that wrote the Declaration of Independence?

• Washington, Franklin, Adams, Jefferson, Hancock

• Adams, Franklin, Sherman, Livingston, Jefferson

• Jefferson, Hancock, Madison, Adams, Franklin

• Franklin, Adams, Washington, Jefferson, Hamilton

Who was the primary author of the Declaration of Independence?

• John Adams

• Benjamin Franklin

• Thomas Jefferson

• Robert Livingston

What famous phrase is included in the Declaration of Independence?

• "Give me liberty or give me death."

• "All men are created equal."

• "Life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness."

• "We the People."

When did the colonies declare independence from Britain?

• July 4, 1775

• July 4, 1776

• July 4, 1783

• July 4, 1787

What is the name of the army formed by the colonists?

• British Army

• Continental Army

• Redcoats

• Rebel Army

What nickname was given to the British Army?

• Continentals

• Minutemen

• Redcoats

• Loyalists

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

• Battle of Trenton

• Battle of Bunker Hill

• Battle of Saratoga

• Siege at Yorktown

What were the Articles of Confederation?

• The first state constitution

• The first constitution of the USA

• A peace treaty with Britain

• A declaration of war

What was the final battle of the Revolutionary War?

• Battle of Saratoga

• Siege at Yorktown

• Treaty of Paris

• Declaration of Independence