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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.

Author
RatchetH22

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
253,740

Updated
Aug 15 24

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
9313

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

1. What was the first campaign of the American Revolution? Hint

Battle of Lexington and Concord

Battle of Brandywine

Battle of Bunker Hill

Battle of Trenton

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Question 2 of 10

2. The Continental Army won the Battle of Trenton.

True

False

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Question 3 of 10

3. The British won the Battle of Yorktown.

True

False

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Question 4 of 10

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

John Adams

Benedict Arnold

Thomas Jefferson

James Madison

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Question 5 of 10

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

Battle of Princeton

Battle of Long Island

Battles of Saratoga

Battle of Quebec

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Question 6 of 10

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

True

False

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Question 7 of 10

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

True

False

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Question 8 of 10

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

England

Virginia

New York

Paris

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which treaty ended the American Revolutionary War? Hint

Treaty of Ghent

Treaty of England

Treaty of Paris

Treaty of Virginia

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Question 10 of 10

10. The Revolutionary War lasted from 1775-1783.

True

False

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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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