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American Revolution

Quiz by Kara Roth

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10 questions
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  • Q1
    Who was the first President of the United States?
    Abraham Lincoln
    Thomas Jefferson
    George Washington
    John Adams
    30s
  • Q2
    Which event served as the start of the American Revolution?
    The Declaration of Independence
    The Boston Tea Party
    The Battles of Lexington and Concord
    The Treaty of Paris
    30s
  • Q3
    Who wrote the pamphlet 'Common Sense' that argued for independence from Great Britain?
    John Adams
    Thomas Paine
    Benjamin Franklin
    Samuel Adams
    30s
  • Q4
    Which document formally declared the American colonies' independence from Great Britain?
    The Declaration of Independence
    The Treaty of Paris
    The Bill of Rights
    The Articles of Confederation
    30s
  • Q5
    In which city did the Continental Congress meet to discuss independence and form a new nation?
    Boston
    Philadelphia
    Washington D.C.
    New York City
    30s
  • Q6
    Who was the commander-in-chief of the Continental Army during the American Revolution?
    Thomas Jefferson
    John Hancock
    George Washington
    Benedict Arnold
    30s
  • Q7
    Which battle is considered the turning point of the American Revolution?
    The Siege of Yorktown
    The Battle of Bunker Hill
    The Battle of Saratoga
    The Battle of Trenton
    30s
  • Q8
    Which famous American patriot is known for saying 'Give me liberty, or give me death!'?
    Samuel Adams
    Paul Revere
    Patrick Henry
    John Hancock
    30s
  • Q9
    What was the final major battle of the American Revolution that led to the British surrender?
    The Siege of Yorktown
    The Battle of Saratoga
    The Battle of Bunker Hill
    The Battle of Trenton
    30s
  • Q10
    Which river did George Washington famously cross during the harsh winter of 1776 to launch a surprise attack on Hessian forces in Trenton?
    The Potomac River
    The Delaware River
    The Hudson River
    The Mississippi River
    30s

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