Events of the American Revolution Test

Front

Paul Revere and other riders rode to warn colonists about the British on the night of what battle?

Back

The Battle of Lexington and Concord

Front

Who was the commander in chief of the Continental Army?

Back

George Washington

Front

This person was the Massachusetts lawyer that served on the Declaration of Independence Committee.

Back

John Adams

Front

Which of the following was a colonial leader who was also an inventor and scientist? John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, George Washington, Patrick Henry

Back

Benjamin Franklin

Front

Who was the main author of the Declaration of Independence?

Back

Thomas Jefferson

Front

Who would be remembered as the king who lost the colonies?

Back

King George III

Front

Who was a former Continental Army officer who left and joined the British? (He was a traitor)

Back

Benedict Arnold

Front

Who was responsible for persuading the French to help the colonists during the war?

Back

Benjamin Franklin

Front

What was the significance of the Battle of Lexington and Concord?

Back

It was the first battle of the American Revolution.

Front

Which army did a redcoat belong to? Options: French, German, Continental, British

Back

British