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Quiz about The American Revolution
Quiz about The American Revolution

The American Revolution Trivia Quiz


This is a quiz on the battles, people, and dates of the American Revolution. Enjoy!

A multiple-choice quiz by RatchetH22. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
RatchetH22
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
253,740
Updated
Aug 15 24
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
8 / 10
Plays
9272
Awards
Top 35% Quiz
Last 3 plays: groovylaboom (6/10), DHANI12 (7/10), Guest 166 (10/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. What was the first campaign of the American Revolution? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. The Continental Army won the Battle of Trenton.


Question 3 of 10
3. The British won the Battle of Yorktown.


Question 4 of 10
4. Who was the most infamous traitor during the War? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Which battle was a key turning-point in the war? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. The Continental Army won the Battle of Long Island.


Question 7 of 10
7. The Battle of Yorktown was the final major battle of the American Revolution.


Question 8 of 10
8. Where were the peace negotiations held at the end of the war? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Which treaty ended the American Revolutionary War? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. The Revolutionary War lasted from 1775-1783.



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Oct 29 2024 : groovylaboom: 6/10
Oct 29 2024 : DHANI12: 7/10
Oct 27 2024 : Guest 166: 10/10
Oct 25 2024 : Guest 98: 6/10
Oct 21 2024 : Guest 159: 7/10
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Oct 13 2024 : Erb1960: 10/10
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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. What was the first campaign of the American Revolution?

Answer: Battle of Lexington and Concord

This was the beginning of the fight for independence from the British Empire.
2. The Continental Army won the Battle of Trenton.

Answer: True

Around a total of 112 people died in the battle (5 colonials, 107 British soldiers).
3. The British won the Battle of Yorktown.

Answer: False

If they had won, the Colonials might not have won the war.
4. Who was the most infamous traitor during the War?

Answer: Benedict Arnold

Benedict Arnold bargained with the British, trying to sell West Point for $20,000. He was later commissioned as a British Provincial brigadier general.
5. Which battle was a key turning-point in the war?

Answer: Battles of Saratoga

After the Continental Army won this battle, the French decided to help them fight the British.
6. The Continental Army won the Battle of Long Island.

Answer: False

At the end of the Battle, George Washington had to withdraw after losing about 970 of his men.
7. The Battle of Yorktown was the final major battle of the American Revolution.

Answer: True

During the battle, the Colonials and French laid seige on the fort the British were in. After ten days, the British surrendered.
8. Where were the peace negotiations held at the end of the war?

Answer: Paris

In Paris, the 3 countries met to discuss peace.
9. Which treaty ended the American Revolutionary War?

Answer: Treaty of Paris

In the Treaty of Paris Britain recognized American independence and gave up all claims to land between the Mississippi River and the Allegheny Mountains.
10. The Revolutionary War lasted from 1775-1783.

Answer: True

The fighting ended in 1781, but the treaty ending the war was not signed till 1783. The Colonials fought for their independence bravely.
Source: Author RatchetH22

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