American Revolution

American Revolution Quiz

1765–1791 period establishing the US

This quiz has 25 questions

Q1. Which event marked the beginning of the American Revolution?

Q2. Who was the king of Great Britain during the American Revolution?

Q3. Which battle is considered the turning point of the American Revolution?

Q4. Who was the main author of the Declaration of Independence?

Q5. Which document ended the American Revolution and recognized the United States as an independent nation?

Q6. Who was the commander-in-chief of the Continental Army during the American Revolution?

Q7. Which battle was a surprise attack by the Continental Army on Hessian forces during Christmas night in 1776?

Q8. Who famously said, 'Give me liberty or give me death!'

Q9. Which European country provided crucial military support to the American colonies during the Revolution?

Q10. What was the final battle of the American Revolution?

Q11. Which American pamphleteer and revolutionary wrote 'Common Sense'?

Q12. What was the first major battle of the American Revolution?

Q13. Who was the British general defeated at the Battle of Yorktown?

Q14. Which city served as the temporary capital of the United States during the American Revolution?

Q15. What was the name of the document that outlined the first form of government for the United States before the Constitution?

Q16. Which American patriot famously said, 'I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country'?

Q17. What was the main reason for the British imposing the Stamp Act on the American colonies?

Q18. Which event led to the American colonists openly defying the British government and forming militias?

Q19. Who was the primary author of the Federalist Papers?

Q20. What role did women play in the American Revolution?

Q21. Who was the primary author of the United States Constitution?

Q22. What famous pamphlet written by Thomas Paine called for American independence from Great Britain?

Q23. Which American general is known for his winter encampment at Valley Forge?

Q24. Which American patriot famously warned, 'The British are coming!'?

Q25. Which battle saw George Washington's army endure a harsh winter and emerge with renewed strength and determination?