American Revolutionary War Quiz

What was the main reason the colonists sent grievances to King George III in 1774?

• To request more British troops

• To express dissatisfaction with British policies

• To ask for financial aid

• To seek permission for new settlements

What was Paul Revere's actual warning during his famous ride?

• The Redcoats are here

• The Regulars are coming out

• The Army is approaching

• The British are coming

What significant event marked the beginning of the Revolutionary War?

• The Boston Tea Party

• The signing of the Declaration of Independence

• The Battle of Bunker Hill

• The shots fired at Lexington

Who was appointed as the Commander of the Continental Army?

• Thomas Jefferson

• Benjamin Franklin

• John Adams

• George Washington

What was the Olive Branch Petition?

• A request for peace with Britain

• A declaration of war

• A trade agreement

• A military strategy

Which two figures were instrumental in issuing a Declaration justifying the colonies' decision to go to war?

• John Jay and John Dickinson

• George Washington and Benjamin Franklin

• John Adams and Thomas Jefferson

• Paul Revere and Samuel Adams

What role did the Second Continental Congress play in the American Revolution?

• It acted as the first governing body of America

• It was a financial institution for the colonies

• It served as a temporary military base

• It was a meeting place for British loyalists

What was one of the key actions taken by the Second Continental Congress?

• Issuing paper currency

• Declaring war on France

• Establishing a new monarchy

• Creating a new trade route

Who was sent to Paris to gain French support for the war?

• Benjamin Franklin

• John Adams

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington

What did the Second Continental Congress achieve regarding the American flag?

• They designed the Confederate flag

• They adopted the British flag

• They banned the use of flags

• They passed the flag resolution for an official United States flag