The American revolution

Question 1

What year did the American Revolution begin?

Answer 1

1775

Question 2

Which battle is considered the first major battle of the American Revolution?

Answer 2

Battle of Bunker Hill

Question 3

True or False: The Battle of Saratoga is often regarded as the turning point of the American Revolution.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

Fill in the blank: The Declaration of Independence was adopted on July ___, 1776.

Answer 4

4

Question 5

Who was the commander of the Continental Army?

Answer 5

George Washington

Question 6

What was the last major battle of the American Revolution?

Answer 6

Battle of Yorktown

Question 7

Which British general surrendered at the Battle of Yorktown?

Answer 7

General Cornwallis

Question 8

What battle was fought on December 26, 1776?

Answer 8

Battle of Trenton

Question 9

Name one of the key figures on the British side during the American Revolution.

Answer 9

King George III

Question 10

Which battle is known for the famous crossing of the Delaware River?

Answer 10

Battle of Trenton

Question 11

Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?

Answer 11

Thomas Jefferson

Question 12

What was the significance of the Battle of Saratoga?

Answer 12

It convinced France to support the American cause.

Question 13

True or False: Benedict Arnold was a hero for the American side.

Answer 13

False

Question 14

What role did Marquis de Lafayette play in the American Revolution?

Answer 14

He was a French general who supported the American forces.

Question 15

Fill in the blank: The Treaty of Paris was signed in ___, ending the war.

Answer 15

1783

Question 16

Name the battle that took place in 1777 and is often seen as a decisive victory for the Americans.

Answer 16

Battle of Saratoga

Question 17

What was the primary reason for the American colonies to revolt?

Answer 17

Taxation without representation

Question 18

Who was the British Prime Minister during the early years of the American Revolution?

Answer 18

Lord North

Question 19

Which battle took place in 1781?

Answer 19

Battle of Yorktown

Question 20

What was George Washington’s military strategy during the war?

Answer 20

To avoid large-scale confrontations and wear down British forces.

Question 21

True or False: The American Revolution was fought entirely on American soil.

Answer 21

True

Question 22

What document officially ended the American Revolution?

Answer 22

Treaty of Paris

Question 23

Who was the British commander at the Battle of Bunker Hill?

Answer 23

General William Howe

Question 24

What year did the Battle of Lexington and Concord occur?

Answer 24

1775

Question 25

Fill in the blank: The American Revolution lasted from 1775 to ___ .

Answer 25

1783

Question 26

Name one of the key figures on the American side during the American Revolution.

Answer 26

Benjamin Franklin

Question 27

What was the significance of the Battle of Long Island?

Answer 27

It resulted in a major British victory and the capture of New York City.

Question 28

True or False: The American Revolution began as a response to British military aggression.

Answer 28

True

Question 29

What event sparked the Boston Tea Party?

Answer 29

The Tea Act of 1773

Question 30

Who was the primary author of the Federalist Papers?

Answer 30

Alexander Hamilton

Question 31

What was the outcome of the Battle of Yorktown?

Answer 31

British surrender, effectively ending the war.

Question 32

Which battle was fought in 1776 and is known for the surprise attack on Christmas night?

Answer 32

Battle of Trenton