American Revolution and Founding Fathers Quiz

Test your knowledge of American history with questions on the Revolution, Founding Fathers, and key events that shaped the nation.

#1

Who is often considered the 'Father of the Constitution' in the United States?

George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
James Madison
Benjamin Franklin
#2

Who was the first President of the United States?

John Adams
Thomas Jefferson
George Washington
James Madison
#3

Who served as the principal author of the Declaration of Independence?

John Adams
Thomas Jefferson
Benjamin Franklin
George Washington
#4

Who was the commander-in-chief of the Continental Army during the American Revolution?

George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
John Adams
Benjamin Franklin
#5

Which Founding Father is known for his role in drafting the United States Constitution and is often referred to as the 'Father of the Constitution'?

George Washington
John Adams
James Madison
Thomas Jefferson
#6

Who was the second President of the United States?

George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
John Adams
James Madison
#7

Which event is considered the start of the American Revolution?

Boston Tea Party
Battle of Saratoga
Lexington and Concord
Declaration of Independence
#8

Who authored the pamphlet 'Common Sense,' which played a significant role in inspiring the American Revolution?

John Adams
Thomas Paine
Alexander Hamilton
John Locke
#9

Which battle is considered the turning point in the American Revolution?

Battle of Bunker Hill
Battle of Yorktown
Battle of Trenton
Battle of Saratoga
#10

Which Founding Father is known for his role as the first Secretary of the Treasury and creating the national bank?

John Adams
Thomas Jefferson
Alexander Hamilton
James Madison
#11

What event led to the imposition of the Intolerable Acts by the British government?

Boston Tea Party
Boston Massacre
Stamp Act Congress
First Continental Congress
#12

Who was the primary author of the Bill of Rights, the first ten amendments to the United States Constitution?

George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
John Adams
James Madison
#13

During the Constitutional Convention, what was the Great Compromise about?

Representation in Congress
Taxation
Foreign policy
Bill of Rights
#14

What did the Proclamation of 1763 aim to prevent?

Taxation without representation
Expansion of American colonies westward
Imposition of import tariffs
Slave trade
#15

Which document officially ended the Revolutionary War and recognized the independence of the United States?

Treaty of Paris (1783)
Jay Treaty
Treaty of Ghent
Treaty of Alliance
#16

What was the purpose of the Federalist Papers?

Promote ratification of the Constitution
Oppose ratification of the Constitution
Advocate for states' rights
Propose amendments to the Constitution
#17

Which battle marked the formal end of the Revolutionary War?

Battle of Saratoga
Battle of Yorktown
Battle of Bunker Hill
Battle of Trenton
#18

What did the Alien and Sedition Acts target during John Adams' presidency?

Freedom of speech
Immigrants
States' rights
Right to bear arms

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