The American Revolution Quiz From DI

When did the American Revolution take place?

• 1775 to 1783

• 1750 to 1760

• 1790 to 1800

• 1800 to 1810

Who was the commander-in-chief of the Continental Army?

• Paul Revere

• Benjamin Franklin

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington

What was the main reason for the American Revolution?

• Religious freedom

• Taxation without representation

• New trade routes

• Discovery of gold

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Which battle was a turning point in the American Revolution?

• Battle of Concord

• Battle of Lexington

• Battle of Saratoga

• Battle of Bunker Hill

Who was the principal author of the Declaration of Independence?

• Abigail Adams

• King George III

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

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Which battle marked the end of the American Revolution?

• Battle of Yorktown

• Battle of Bunker Hill

• Battle of Lexington

• Battle of Saratoga

Who was known for his midnight ride to warn the colonial militia?

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• Benjamin Franklin

• Paul Revere

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Which act imposed by the British angered the American colonists?

• Quartering Act

• Sugar Act

• Navigation Act

• Stamp Act

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Who was the King of Great Britain during the American Revolution?

• King Charles II

• King George III

• King Henry VIII

• King Louis XVI

What did the American Revolution inspire in other parts of the world?

• Movements for independence

• New religions

• New languages

• New sports

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