7H American Revolution Quiz Review

Who did the Second Continental Congress appoint to lead the Continental Army?

• Patrick Henry

• Sam Adams

• George Washington

• Thomas Paine

Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?

• George Washington

• Benjamin Franklin

• Thomas Jefferson

• Samuel Adams

Which of the following are the three unalienable rights listed in the Declaration of Independence?

• Life, Liberty, Injustice

• Liberty, Life, and No Taxation without Representation

• Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness

Which battle marked the start of the American Revolution? It was where the "shot heard round the world" was fired.

• Lexington and Concord

• Yorktown

• Saratoga

• Bunker Hill

Which battle is considered the turning point of the American Revolution due to the French agreeing join the side of the Americans? It resulted in an American victory.

• Lexington and Concord

• Yorktown

• Saratoga

• Valley Forge

Which event allowed Washington to train and discipline his troops, while the Continental Army experienced difficult times due to the winter weather?

• Lexington and Concord

• Yorktown

• Saratoga

• Valley Forge

What was the last major battle of the American Revolution where the British surrendered?

• Lexington and Concord

• Yorktown

• Saratoga

• Valley Forge

What peace treaty formally ended the American Revolution?

• Treaty of Paris

• Proclamation line of 1763

• Mayflower Compact

• Treaty of London

Which of the following battles was a surprise attack the day after Christmas by George Washington and the colonists? This was the first time America won a battle in the Revolutionary War.

• Trenton

• Bunker Hill

• Lexington and Concord

• Long Island

Which of the following battles resulted in George Washington almost being captured by the British? The Continental army was outnumbered, leading to a great American loss.

• Trenton

• Bunker Hill

• Yorktown

• Long Island