American Revolution Important People Quiz

Who delivered the famous 'Give me liberty or give me death!' speech?

• Patrick Henry

• Paul Revere

• John Adams

• George Washington

Who did the historic Midnight Ride warning colonists of the impending British Army attack?

• Patrick Henry

• Paul Revere

• John Adams

• George Washington

Who opposed the Stamp Act, served as a lawyer for patriots, and participated in the Continental Congresses?

• Patrick Henry

• Paul Revere

• John Adams

• George Washington

Who became known as 'The Father of Our Country' and is an important person in the history of the United States?

• Patrick Henry

• Paul Revere

• John Adams

• George Washington

Whose death has forever linked his name with the cause of freedom due to the 'Boston Massacre'?

• Crispus Attucks

• Thomas Jefferson

• Benjamin Franklin

• John Hancock

Who was the author of the Declaration of Independence and the third president of the United States?

• Crispus Attucks

• Thomas Jefferson

• Benjamin Franklin

• John Hancock

Who was a statesman, philosopher, publisher, and scientist during the American Revolution?

• Crispus Attucks

• Thomas Jefferson

• Benjamin Franklin

• John Hancock

Who was the signer of the Declaration of Independence and the president of the Continental Congress?

• Crispus Attucks

• Thomas Jefferson

• Benjamin Franklin

• John Hancock

Who was an American Revolutionary general and traitor?

• Benedict Arnold

• Thomas Paine

• Martha Washington

• King George III

Who formulated his ideas on American independence in his pamphlet 'Common Sense'?

• Benedict Arnold

• Thomas Paine

• Martha Washington

• King George III