American Revolution Quiz for 6th Grade

True or False: Benjamin Franklin was one of the key figures mentioned in the American Revolution.

• True

• False

Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?

• George Washington

• John Adams

• Thomas Jefferson

• Paul Revere

True or False: King George III was the leader of the American colonies during the Revolution.

• True

• False

When was the Declaration of Independence signed?

• July 4, 1775

• July 4, 1776

• July 4, 1777

• July 4, 1778

True or False: Great Britain won the American Revolutionary War.

• True

• False

Which of the following was NOT mentioned as a key figure in the American Revolution?

• Benjamin Franklin

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington

• Alexander Hamilton

What was the purpose of the Declaration of Independence?

•  To declare war on France

  
  

• To create laws for the new nation

• To declare independence from Great Britain and the King of England

• To establish a new form of government

Identify the person: This individual was known for his midnight ride to warn colonists about British troops.

• Paul Revere

• Benjamin Franklin

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Adams

True or False: The Sons of Liberty threw about 90,000 pounds of tea into the Boston Harbor.

• True

• False

Which battle was described as the first battle of the American Revolution?

• The Battle of Bunker Hill

• The Battle of Saratoga

• The Battle of Lexington and Concord

• The Battle of Yorktown