Revolutionary War Quiz

Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?

• Benjamin Franklin

• John Adams

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington

When was the Treaty of Paris signed?

• July 4, 1776

• October 19, 1781

• June 18, 1812

• September 3, 1783

Name one group that fought in the Revolutionary War.

• French colonies

• American colonies

• British Empire

• Spanish colonies

Who was the leader of the Continental Army?

• Thomas Jefferson

• Benjamin Franklin

• George Washington

• John Adams

What was the main reason for the American Revolution?

• Desire for continued British rule and establishment of a monarchy

• Desire for independence from British rule and establishment of a democratic government

• Lack of interest in self-governance and democratic principles

• Economic prosperity under British rule

What did the Declaration of Independence declare?

• Declaration of war against France

• Dependence on British rule

• Independence from British rule

• Declaration of peace with Britain

Which country did the Treaty of Paris recognize as independent?

• United Kingdom

• France

• Spain

• United States

Name one important Virginian who played a role in the Revolutionary War.

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• Benjamin Franklin

• Abraham Lincoln

What was the name of the group of American colonists who supported the British during the Revolutionary War?

• Loyalists

• Revolutionaries

• Patriots

• Rebels

What was the significance of the Battle of Yorktown in the Revolutionary War?

• It resulted in the victory of the British forces

• It had no significant impact on the outcome of the Revolutionary War

• It was the last major battle of the Revolutionary War, resulting in the surrender of British forces and ultimately leading to the independence of the United States.

• It led to the establishment of British rule in the United States