American Revolution Quiz

What was the main reason the American colonies wanted independence from Great Britain?

• To form an alliance with France

• To establish a monarchy of their own

• To expand their territory

• To gain freedom from British rule

Who were the colonists that remained loyal to the British crown during the American Revolution?

• Whigs

• Patriots

• Redcoats

• Loyalists

Who was the American commander-in-chief during the American Revolution?

• George Washington

• Sir William Howe

• King George III

• Thomas Jefferson

What did the British offer to African-American slaves who joined their side during the war?

• Passage back to Africa

• Positions in the British army

• Freedom from slavery

• Land in the colonies

What was the primary cause of death for American patriots during the Revolution?

• Battle injuries

• Starvation

• Execution

• Disease