American Revolution Trivia Quiz December 6, 2024December 4, 2024 Joe Messerli Quizzesnew quiz, test American Revolution Answer 20 trivia quiz questions on the colonists War for Independence. 1 / 20 Which of the following was NOT one of the acts that precipitated the American Revolution? Townsend Acts Stamp Act Patriot Act Boston Port Act Quartering Act 2 / 20 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? Marquis de Lafayette Philippe Pétain Charles de Gaulle Fleur Delacour Jacques Chirac 3 / 20 Who was the King of England the colonies rebelled against in the Revolution? King Edward IV King James I King George III King Henry VIII King Mufasa I 4 / 20 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? Benjamin Franklin John Hancock Doc Brown Thomas Edison John Jacob Astor 5 / 20 Who wrote a pamphlet named “Common Sense,” which provided a passionate case for independence, persuading many in the colonies to join the cause? John Locke Thomas Paine Thomas Jefferson Samuel Adams Mark Twain 6 / 20 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] Breed’s Hill San Juan Hill Iwo Jima Bunker Hill Hamburger Hill Check 7 / 20 What holiday did George Washington lead soldiers across the Delaware River in a surprise attack on Hessian mercenaries that saved the Revolutionary fight? 4th of July Easter Halloween New Year’s Day Christmas 8 / 20 What secret organization fomented revolutionary ideas towards independence using pamphlets, protests, and other actions? Its members included Sam Adams, Paul Revere, and Samuel Chase. Tea Party Sons of Liberty Knights Templar Skull and Bones Bilderberg Group 9 / 20 What year was the Declaration of Independence signed, launching the birth of the United States? 1763 1776 1783 1787 1783 1865 10 / 20 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? Marquis de Lafayette Lee Ermey Emil Foley Baron von Steuben Manfred von Richthofen 11 / 20 Who is credited with authoring the Declaration of Independence? John Adams Thomas Jefferson James Madison Ben Franklin James Monroe 12 / 20 What two towns saw the first military engagements of the American Revolution? [Choose 2 answers] Valley Forge Lexington Cowpens Concord Sumter Check 13 / 20 What battle was considered the turning point of the American Revolution, convincing France to ally with the patriots? Saratoga Bunker Hill Yorktown Germantown Brandywine 14 / 20 What Revolutionary hero is considered the “Father of the American Navy” and is famed for the quote, “I have not yet begun to fight?!” Pete Mitchell John Paul Jones Charles Nimitz Curtis LeMay David Farragut 15 / 20 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? Benjamin Lincoln Benedict Arnold Daniel Morgan Nathanael Greene 16 / 20 What man, nicknamed the "Swamp Fox," fought an early version of guerilla warfare against the British in the revolution? Benedict Arnold Charles Lee Samuel Adams Francis Marion Horatio Gates 17 / 20 What American spy group provided critical intelligence on British operations during the revolution? Pinkertons Culper Spy Ring Office of Naval Intelligence CIA 18 / 20 What badge of honor was establised by George Washinton in 1782? Navy Cross Green Beret Badge of Military Merit (now known as the Purple Heart) Congressional Medal of Honor 19 / 20 What British general headed the force that surrendered in 1781 in the decisive battle of the revolution? Charles Cornwallis John Andre William Howe Henry Clinton 20 / 20 What decisive siege/battle in 1781 led to a large scale British surrender of troops and the eventual end of the American revolution? Saratoga Bunker Hill Princeton Yorktown Breed's Hill Your score isThe average score is 82% 0% Restart quiz Other Links That May Interest You John F. Kennedy Trivia Quiz John Adams Trivia Quiz Share this: Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on X (Opens in new window) X Like this:Like Loading… Related