American Revolution Quiz

When did the American Revolution begin?

• January 14, 1784

• July 4, 1776

• September 3, 1783

• April 19, 1775

What was the major American victory that marked the end of hostilities in the Revolutionary War?

• Battle of Bunker Hill

• Battle of Yorktown

• Battle of Saratoga

• Battle of Trenton

Who were the colonists that remained loyal to the British Crown called?

• Yankees

• Loyalists

• Rebels

• Patriots

What was the largest battle in terms of soldiers involved during the Revolutionary War?

• Battle of Brandywine

• Battle of Long Island

• Battle of Yorktown

• Battle of Camden

Which act was NOT a cause of unrest leading to the American Revolution?

• Sugar Act

• Stamp Act

• Townshend Acts

• Navigation Act

What was the name given to the British soldiers during the Revolutionary War?

• Redcoats

• Yankees

• Patriots

• Revolutionaries

Which city served as the major base of operations for the British during the war?

• Savannah

• Boston

• New York

• Philadelphia

What was the Treaty that officially ended the American Revolution?

• Treaty of Paris

• Treaty of Versailles

• Treaty of Ghent

• Treaty of London

Which battle is known for the British surrendering over 8,000 soldiers?

• Battle of Yorktown

• Battle of Saratoga

• Battle of Cowpens

• Battle of Camden

What was the role of the Continental Congress during the Revolution?

• To draft the British laws

• To find solutions with the English

• To support the British

• To organize British troops