American Revolution
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- Q1Who was the first President of the United States?Abraham LincolnThomas JeffersonGeorge WashingtonJohn Adams30s
- Q2Which event served as the start of the American Revolution?The Declaration of IndependenceThe Boston Tea PartyThe Battles of Lexington and ConcordThe Treaty of Paris30s
- Q3Who wrote the pamphlet 'Common Sense' that argued for independence from Great Britain?John AdamsThomas PaineBenjamin FranklinSamuel Adams30s
- Q4Which document formally declared the American colonies' independence from Great Britain?The Declaration of IndependenceThe Treaty of ParisThe Bill of RightsThe Articles of Confederation30s
- Q5In which city did the Continental Congress meet to discuss independence and form a new nation?BostonPhiladelphiaWashington D.C.New York City30s
- Q6Who was the commander-in-chief of the Continental Army during the American Revolution?Thomas JeffersonJohn HancockGeorge WashingtonBenedict Arnold30s
- Q7Which battle is considered the turning point of the American Revolution?The Siege of YorktownThe Battle of Bunker HillThe Battle of SaratogaThe Battle of Trenton30s
- Q8Which famous American patriot is known for saying 'Give me liberty, or give me death!'?Samuel AdamsPaul ReverePatrick HenryJohn Hancock30s
- Q9What was the final major battle of the American Revolution that led to the British surrender?The Siege of YorktownThe Battle of SaratogaThe Battle of Bunker HillThe Battle of Trenton30s
- Q10Which river did George Washington famously cross during the harsh winter of 1776 to launch a surprise attack on Hessian forces in Trenton?The Potomac RiverThe Delaware RiverThe Hudson RiverThe Mississippi River30s