American Revolution Quiz

Who rode alongside Paul Revere during his famous midnight ride?

• Thomas Jefferson

• William Dawes

• Samuel Adams

• John Hancock

What was the outcome of the Battle of Bunker Hill?

• It was a stalemate

• The Americans won decisively

• The British won but suffered heavy losses

• The British retreated immediately

What was the Olive Branch Petition?

• A request for military aid from France

• A call for a ceasefire

• A declaration of independence

• A peace offering to King George III

What significant event took place on Christmas 1776?

• The signing of the Declaration of Independence

• The Battle of Saratoga

• The Siege of Yorktown

• The crossing of the Delaware River

Which regiment played a crucial role in the escape from Brooklyn Heights?

• The Green Mountain Boys

• The Maryland 400

• The Minutemen

• The Continental Marines

What was the significance of Valley Forge?

• It was the site of a major battle

• It was where the Continental Army trained and regrouped

• It was a British stronghold

• It was the location of the final surrender

Who was the Prussian officer that helped train the Continental Army?

• Marquis de Lafayette

• Baron von Steuben

• General Cornwallis

• Admiral de Grasse

What was the British strategy to cut off New England from the rest of the colonies?

• Capture Philadelphia

• Control the Hudson River

• Blockade the southern ports

• Occupy Boston

Which battle marked the end of major fighting in the American Revolution?

• The Battle of Bunker Hill

• The Battle of Trenton

• The Battle of Yorktown

• The Battle of Saratoga

What role did the French play in the final stages of the American Revolution?

• They captured New York City

• They led the Continental Army

• They signed a peace treaty with Britain

• They provided naval support at Yorktown