American Revolutionary War Quiz

What was the primary reason for the formation of minutemen in Massachusetts?

• To prepare for potential conflict with the British

• To enforce British laws

• To assist in agricultural activities

• To promote trade with Britain

Who was the royal governor of Massachusetts facing pressure to restore order?

• Captain Parker

• Dr. Samuel Prescott

• General Thomas Gage

• Paul Revere

What was the purpose of the British march on the night of April 18th, 1775?

• To celebrate a British victory

• To seize an illegal stockpile of arms

• To negotiate peace with the colonists

• To recruit more soldiers

Who were the individuals that warned the countryside about the British advance?

• Sarah and Thomas

• Paul Revere, William Daw, and Dr. Samuel Prescott

• Elijah and William

• General Thomas Gage and Captain Parker

What remains a mystery about the Battle of Lexington?

• The identity of who fired the first shot

• The number of British troops involved

• The outcome of the battle

• The location of the battle

What did the British find upon reaching Concord?

• A welcoming committee

• A large stockpile of arms

• An empty town

• A small portion of the reported arsenal

What was the reaction of the militia upon seeing smoke from the town square in Concord?

• They surrendered to the British

• They marched to the North Bridge

• They retreated immediately

• They celebrated a victory

What was the outcome of the British retreat from Concord?

• The British received reinforcements

• The British negotiated peace with the colonists

• The British were harassed by thousands of militia

• The British successfully captured Boston

What did the spread of rebellion news lead to?

• A peaceful resolution

• A British victory

• A unified struggle for independence

• A decrease in colonial resistance

What was the significance of the events at Lexington and Concord?

• They led to the signing of the Declaration of Independence

• They resulted in a British victory

• They were the first battles of the American Revolution

• They marked the end of the Revolutionary War