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American Revolution Quiz

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6th Grade

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American Revolution Quiz
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is known as the primary author of the Declaration of Independence?

George Washington

Thomas Jefferson

John Adams

Benjamin Franklin

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which Founding Father is famous for his role as the Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army?

John Hancock

Alexander Hamilton

George Washington

Samuel Adams

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Name the Founding Father who invented bifocals and was instrumental in securing French support during the American Revolution.

Benjamin Franklin

John Adams

Thomas Jefferson

James Madison

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which group of colonists remained loyal to Britain during the American Revolution?

Patriots

Loyalists

Minutemen

Sons of Liberty

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Name a group or individual who contributed significantly to the British war effort during the American Revolution.

Hessian mercenaries

Sons of Liberty

French allies

Continental Congress

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the purpose of the Stamp Act, and how did the colonists respond to it?

To tax newspapers and legal documents; with protests

to steal stamps

Have a peaceful meeting on stamps

To only have a tax on stamps; with some conflict amongst colonists

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the significance of the Battle of Yorktown?

A. It was the first battle of the Revolution.

B. It marked the end of major fighting and led to British surrender.

C. It was a turning point due to a major colonial victory.

D. It was the largest naval battle of the war.

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