Revolutionary Era Developments in Colonial America Quiz

Explore pivotal events & figures of the American Revolution. From battles to influential leaders, challenge your understanding of Revolutionary History!

#1

Which event marked the beginning of the Revolutionary War in America?

Boston Tea Party
Battle of Lexington and Concord
Stamp Act Congress
First Continental Congress
#2

Who was the primary author of the Declaration of Independence?

George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
John Adams
James Madison
#3

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

George Washington
Benedict Arnold
Thomas Jefferson
Alexander Hamilton
#4

Which document served as the first constitution of the United States, preceding the current Constitution?

Articles of Confederation
Mayflower Compact
Declaration of Independence
Federalist Papers
#5

Which of the following acts imposed a tax on all paper documents in the American colonies?

Stamp Act
Townshend Acts
Intolerable Acts
Tea Act
#6

Who wrote the influential pamphlet 'Common Sense', advocating for American independence?

Thomas Jefferson
Benjamin Franklin
Thomas Paine
John Adams
#7

Which battle is considered the turning point of the American Revolution, where the British surrendered to General Washington?

Battle of Bunker Hill
Battle of Saratoga
Battle of Trenton
Battle of Yorktown
#8

Which event directly resulted in the passage of the Intolerable Acts by the British Parliament?

Boston Tea Party
Stamp Act Congress
First Continental Congress
Battle of Lexington and Concord
#9

Who famously said, 'Give me liberty, or give me death!' during a speech advocating for independence?

George Washington
Patrick Henry
Thomas Paine
Samuel Adams
#10

Who led the Sons of Liberty, a secret organization formed to oppose British policies in the colonies?

Paul Revere
Patrick Henry
Samuel Adams
John Hancock
#11

Which treaty officially ended the Revolutionary War, recognizing American independence?

Treaty of Paris (1783)
Treaty of Versailles
Treaty of Ghent
Treaty of Alliance
#12

Who was the British monarch during most of the American Revolutionary War?

George II
George III
George IV
William IV
#13

Who famously crossed the Delaware River to surprise and defeat Hessian troops at the Battle of Trenton?

George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
John Adams
Benedict Arnold
#14

Which battle marked the last major engagement of the Revolutionary War, where British General Cornwallis surrendered?

Battle of Bunker Hill
Battle of Saratoga
Battle of Yorktown
Battle of Trenton
#15

Which battle, fought on Christmas night in 1776, was a pivotal victory for the Continental Army?

Battle of Saratoga
Battle of Bunker Hill
Battle of Trenton
Battle of Yorktown

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