American Revolution Quiz

What year did the 13 colonies decide they were ready for independence from Britain?

• 1783

• 1781

• 1776

• 1775

Who was responsible for alerting the colonial forces that the British were coming?

• Benjamin Franklin

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington

• Paul Revere

What was the outcome of the Battle of Bunker Hill?

• The colonists won decisively

• The British retreated

• The colonists ran out of bullets and lost

• The battle ended in a draw

Who was tasked with drafting the Declaration of Independence?

• John Hancock

• Alexander Hamilton

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington

Which New England writer used her talents to support the fight for independence?

• Abigail Adams

• Mercy Otis Warren

• Martha Washington

• Betsy Ross

What challenges did families face during the Revolutionary War?

• Increased taxes

• Religious persecution

• Lack of education

• Divided loyalties

Which battle in 1777 was crucial in lifting the spirits of the colonists?

• Yorktown

• Concord

• Lexington

• Saratoga

Where did the American Army endure a harsh winter under George Washington's leadership?

• Trenton

• Yorktown

• Bunker Hill

• Valley Forge

What was the significance of the victory at Yorktown in 1781?

• It resulted in a stalemate

• It was a minor skirmish

• It led to the British surrender

• It marked the start of the war

When was the Treaty of Paris signed, officially ending the Revolutionary War?

• 1783

• 1781

• 1776

• 1787