#1
Who was the Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War?
Thomas Jefferson
George Washington
John Adams
Benjamin Franklin
#2
Who was the British monarch during the American Revolutionary War?
King George I
King George II
King George III
King George IV
#3
What was the main purpose of the Intolerable Acts imposed by the British on the American colonies?
To regulate trade and commerce
To punish the colonies for the Boston Tea Party
To establish a system of taxation
To promote religious freedom
#4
Who authored the 'Federalist Papers' along with Alexander Hamilton and John Jay?
Thomas Jefferson
James Madison
George Washington
Benjamin Franklin
#5
What was the main purpose of the Proclamation of 1763 issued by the British government?
To establish a system of taxation
To regulate trade and commerce
To restrict westward expansion by colonists
To grant religious freedom
#6
Which event marked the beginning of the American Revolutionary War?
The Boston Tea Party
The Battles of Lexington and Concord
The signing of the Declaration of Independence
The Siege of Yorktown
#7
Who wrote the pamphlet 'Common Sense,' which argued for American independence?
Thomas Paine
John Adams
Patrick Henry
Alexander Hamilton
#8
Which document outlined the grievances of the American colonies and declared their independence from British rule?
The Articles of Confederation
The Emancipation Proclamation
The Magna Carta
The Declaration of Independence
#9
Who led the Green Mountain Boys and captured Fort Ticonderoga in 1775?
Ethan Allen
Benedict Arnold
Thomas Jefferson
John Hancock
#10
Who wrote the famous words, 'Give me liberty, or give me death!' in a speech urging American independence?
John Adams
Patrick Henry
Thomas Paine
Samuel Adams
#11
Which foreign nation provided crucial support to the American colonies during the Revolutionary War?
France
Spain
Netherlands
Germany
#12
What was the main consequence of the Treaty of Paris (1783) that ended the American Revolutionary War?
Establishment of the Articles of Confederation
British recognition of American independence
Formation of the Constitutional Convention
Creation of the Bill of Rights
#13
Which battle is considered the turning point of the American Revolutionary War?
The Battle of Saratoga
The Battle of Bunker Hill
The Battle of Trenton
The Battle of Yorktown
#14
What was the significance of the Battle of Yorktown in 1781?
It was the last major battle of the war, leading to British surrender.
It marked the beginning of the war.
It was a decisive British victory.
It led to the formation of the Continental Army.
#15
Who served as the primary author of the United States Constitution?
George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
James Madison
John Adams
#16
What role did the Marquis de Lafayette play in the American Revolutionary War?
British military strategist
French military officer who supported the American cause
American political leader
Native American ally
#17
Which battle is known for the winter encampment of the Continental Army and the crossing of the Delaware River?
The Battle of Saratoga
The Battle of Bunker Hill
The Battle of Trenton
The Battle of Cowpens