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U.S. History Quiz: The American Revolution | 10 Questions

American History is fascinating. Here is a quiz for those who love to learn and expand their knowledge and expertise. Enjoy!

A multiple-choice quiz by quickquizfun. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
quickquizfun

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
322,472

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
3092

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

Last 3 plays: srandall (10/10), Guest 152 (7/10), Guest 142 (8/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. From where were the Hessians? Hint

France

Spain

England

Germany

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who fired the first shot at Lexington? Hint

Paul Revere

Sam Adams

No one knows.

William Howe

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Question 3 of 10

3. Who won the Battle of Bunker Hill? Hint

the French

the British

the Hessians

the Patriots

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which famous Bostonian silversmith went on a midnight ride? Hint

William Howe

Paul Revere

Benjamin Franklin

Sam Adams

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Question 5 of 10

5. The British met no resistance on their march to Concord.

True

False

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Question 6 of 10

6. The colonists gave up and meekly accepted British rule after the Battle of Lexington.

True

False

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which general was assigned to "put down the rebellion" in Boston? Hint

General Cornwallis

General Howe

Governer Huges

General Thomas Gage

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Question 8 of 10

8. In which colonial city did the famous massacre take place? Hint

Philadelphia

Boston

Charlestown

Jamestown

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Question 9 of 10

9. What Bostonian bookseller led a heroic and somewhat miraculous march to and from Fort Ticonderoga to secure cannons for General Washington's army? Hint

Joseph Warren

John Hancock

Henry Knox

William Prescott

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who said, "Give me Liberty or give me Death!" in his address to the Virgina Convention of 1775? Hint

Patrick Henry

Nathan Hale

Sam Adams

John Hancock

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Nov 18 2024 : srandall: 10/10
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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. From where were the Hessians?

Answer: Germany

The Hessian soldiers were from Hesse, which was one of the German states. They were hired by the British government to help control the rebellious colonists.

In the 18th century the state of Hessen-Kassel was one of the worst run in the Holy Roman Empire and its Landgraves (rulers) were notorious for lending their soldiers to various great powers as mercenaries.

2. Who fired the first shot at Lexington?

Answer: No one knows.

No one knows for sure who fired the first shot. Many historians believe it could have been an accident. Some historians believe it was Mr. Adams himself.

3. Who won the Battle of Bunker Hill?

Answer: the British

The Patriots were forced to retreat to Bunker Hill after running out of ammunition while fighting on Breed's Hill. Therefore, the battle was declared a victory for the British.

4. Which famous Bostonian silversmith went on a midnight ride?

Answer: Paul Revere

Paul Revere shouted as he rode, "The Regulars are coming!" He would never have shouted, "The British are coming!" All colonists were British at that time.

5. The British met no resistance on their march to Concord.

Answer: False

The British forces met colonial resistance first when they reached the Lexington Green. News of the resulting colonial deaths in Lexington quickly spread through the countryside and colonists came running to retaliate and avenge their countrymen.

6. The colonists gave up and meekly accepted British rule after the Battle of Lexington.

Answer: False

They were enraged! "How dare the Crown's soldiers kill our countrymen!"

7. Which general was assigned to "put down the rebellion" in Boston?

Answer: General Thomas Gage

He was not pleased with his assignment to the colonies. He felt it was beneath his abilities as a general.

8. In which colonial city did the famous massacre take place?

Answer: Boston

The Sons of Liberty used the "accidental" killings on King Street to arouse colonial support for the cause of liberty and did so sucessfully.

9. What Bostonian bookseller led a heroic and somewhat miraculous march to and from Fort Ticonderoga to secure cannons for General Washington's army?

Answer: Henry Knox

The cannons were used to fortify Dorchester Heights on March 4, 1776 in Boston which overlooked the harbor where British warships were anchored. British General William Howe was astonished to see what the young Continental army had accomplished overnight. The battle known as the Battle of Bunker Hill was the result of this bold move.

10. Who said, "Give me Liberty or give me Death!" in his address to the Virgina Convention of 1775?

Answer: Patrick Henry

The convention was the precursor to Virginia sending soldiers to the Revolutionary War. Patrick Henry was known as a powerful orator for Liberty's cause. Some colonists felt uncomfortable with what they considered to be his treasonous remarks.

Source: Author quickquizfun

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