American Revolution Trivia Quiz

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American Revolution

Answer 20 trivia quiz questions on the colonists War for Independence.

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Which of the following was NOT one of the acts that precipitated the American Revolution?

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What young French soldier became an important military leader and friend of George Washington in the Continental war effort, and later in life, was instrumental in bringing revolutionary ideas to France?

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Who was the King of England the colonies rebelled against in the Revolution?

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What inventor helped convince France to join the Revolutionary War effort against the Brits, and then later negotiated the Treaty of Paris, which ended the war?

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Who wrote a pamphlet named “Common Sense,” which provided a passionate case for independence, persuading many in the colonies to join the cause?

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What two hills were the sites of early American Revolution battles that were considered British victories, but which involved a much greater amount of Brit casualties? [Choose 2 answers]

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What holiday did George Washington lead soldiers across the Delaware River in a surprise attack on Hessian mercenaries that saved the Revolutionary fight?

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What secret organization fomented revolutionary ideas towards independence using pamphlets, protests, and other actions? Its members included Sam Adams, Paul Revere, and Samuel Chase.

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What year was the Declaration of Independence signed, launching the birth of the United States?

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What foreigner soldier trained the Americans at Valley Forge using advanced, disciplined techniques that formed the basis of much of basic military training still in use today?

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Who is credited with authoring the Declaration of Independence?

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What two towns saw the first military engagements of the American Revolution? [Choose 2 answers]

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What battle was considered the turning point of the American Revolution, convincing France to ally with the patriots?

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What Revolutionary hero is considered the “Father of the American Navy” and is famed for the quote, “I have not yet begun to fight?!”

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What military leader, praised by Washington for his heroic actions in the Battle of Saratoga, was later bribed in an attempt to hand West Point to the British?

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What man, nicknamed the "Swamp Fox," fought an early version of guerilla warfare against the British in the revolution?

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What American spy group provided critical intelligence on British operations during the revolution?

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What badge of honor was establised by George Washinton in 1782?

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What British general headed the force that surrendered in 1781 in the decisive battle of the revolution?

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What decisive siege/battle in 1781 led to a large scale British surrender of troops and the eventual end of the American revolution?

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