The Unbeatable Quiz On Revolution Quiz
The American Revolution was a struggle between 13 American colonies and Great Britain. This revolution as discussed in class was to ensure that the Americans colonies could get independence and create a new sovereign nation. Take the unbeatable quiz on revolution below and take a walk down memory lane. All the best!
- 1.
Where does the Second Continental Congress meet and what do they draft?
- A.
Philadelphia, declaration of independence
- B.
Long island, declaration of grievances
- C.
Philadelphia, olive branch petition
Correct Answer
C. Philadelphia, olive branch petition -
- 2.
All thirteen colonies appeared at the second continental congress
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 3.
Did the colonies have any thoughts of independence at the Second Continental Congress?
- A.
Yes
- B.
No
- C.
Didn't matter
Correct Answer
B. No -
- 4.
Who was selected in Congress to be a commander of the continental army/
- A.
George Washington
- B.
Ben Franklin
- C.
John Jay
Correct Answer
A. George Washington -
- 5.
George Washington was a great military commander.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. False -
- 6.
What were some ways that the Congress prepared for violence?
- A.
Raised money
- B.
Stocked up food supplies
- C.
Got nuclear weaponry from the french
- D.
Created an army
- E.
Made george washington a commander
Correct Answer(s)
A. Raised money
D. Created an army
E. Made george washington a commander -
- 7.
Who were the tiny American force under during the battles at Ticonderoga and Crown Point?
- A.
Benedict Arnold and Ethan Allen
- B.
George washington and benedict arnold
- C.
General lee and george washington
Correct Answer
A. Benedict Arnold and Ethan Allen -
- 8.
What was secured for the siege of Boston?
- A.
Nuclear weaponry
- B.
Land for the overpopulation
- C.
Gunpowder and artillery
Correct Answer
C. Gunpowder and artillery -
- 9.
Where did the colonials threaten the British in Boston?
- A.
Bunker Hill
- B.
Fort Stanwix
- C.
Fort Dusquene
Correct Answer
A. Bunker Hill -
- 10.
Why were colonials forced to abandon Bunker hill?
- A.
The french monarchy made a treaty declaring that colonials must abandon their hill in order to stay in salutary neglect
- B.
Their heavy supply of gunpowder eventually ran out
- C.
They lost 2 battles, in order to pay reparations to the british they must abandon the hill
Correct Answer
B. Their heavy supply of gunpowder eventually ran out -
- 11.
What did the Olive Branch Petition ask for?
- A.
The return of former harmonies without hostilities
- B.
The territory of Spanish Florida
- C.
To extend their empire into Asia
Correct Answer
A. The return of former harmonies without hostilities -
- 12.
What was King George III's reaction to the Olive Branch petition?
- A.
He promised to go back to salutary neglect
- B.
Decides to extend the colonial empire
- C.
He declares the colonies in rebellion and hires hessians to crush his rebellious subjects
Correct Answer
C. He declares the colonies in rebellion and hires hessians to crush his rebellious subjects -
- 13.
Why do the Colonials attempt to invade Canada?
- A.
To get the Canadians in allegiance with them
- B.
To make Quebec their 14th colony
- C.
To get supplies and assistance for war against the British
Correct Answer
B. To make Quebec their 14th colony -
- 14.
How was the plan of invading Canada ruined?
- A.
When the British had already arrived in Canada before the colonials
- B.
Montgomery was killed and arnold was wounded
- C.
The passageways were blocked by the british so there was no way of invading canada
Correct Answer
B. Montgomery was killed and arnold was wounded -
- 15.
Why did Canada have no desire to join the colonies?
- A.
They were pleased with British treatment
- B.
The colonies were overpopulated
- C.
The colonies were unrreliable
Correct Answer
A. They were pleased with British treatment -
- 16.
Colonials were unsuccessful in eliminating British presence in Boston and Charleston Harbor.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. False -
- 17.
What was the most influential pamphlets ever written that called for complete separation from England?
- A.
The Declaration of Independence
- B.
Common Sense
- C.
Common Nature
Correct Answer
B. Common Sense -
- 18.
What kind of government is it when the people control the government and derive their power from the consent of the public?
- A.
Monarchy
- B.
Anarchy
- C.
Democratic-republic
Correct Answer
C. Democratic-republic -
- 19.
Who did Republicanism particularly appeal to?
- A.
British politicians critical of excessive power in the hands of the king
- B.
Colonials who wanted to gain back North American territory and separate completely from England
- C.
Greeks and Romans
Correct Answer
A. British politicians critical of excessive power in the hands of the king -
- 20.
Why did some favor the idea of a republic ruled by aristocracy?
- A.
They still wanted to keep old allegiance to England
- B.
They feared that liberty would be too much for an average citizen to handle
- C.
The idea of a republic was too ancient so they needed a modern twist to it
Correct Answer
B. They feared that liberty would be too much for an average citizen to handle -
- 21.
Who first proposed the idea of complete separation from England?
- A.
John Jay
- B.
Richard Henry Lee
- C.
Ben Franklin
Correct Answer
B. Richard Henry Lee -
- 22.
About how long did it take for congress to approve the idea of independent states?
- A.
10 days
- B.
1 year
- C.
1 month
Correct Answer
C. 1 month -
- 23.
What is not a reason for why a formal explanation was needed for the declaration of independence?
- A.
Assistance from other nations
- B.
Unite England and the colonies as one empire again
- C.
Enlist other English colonies
Correct Answer
B. Unite England and the colonies as one empire again -
- 24.
Who was not given the task to draft the declaration of independence?
- A.
Thomas Jefferson
- B.
Thomas Paine
- C.
Ben Franklin
Correct Answer
B. Thomas Paine -
- 25.
What were some things listed in the Declaration of Independence?
- A.
Canada should become a free territory
- B.
Wrongs/ grievances of the king
- C.
What a democratic republic is
- D.
Reason for separating from England
- E.
Emphasis on why america should expand their territory for independence
Correct Answer(s)
B. Wrongs/ grievances of the king
D. Reason for separating from England -
- 26.
Jefferson impacted the world with the declaration of Independence
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 27.
The dominant political party in England
- A.
Whigs
- B.
Tories
- C.
Quakers
Correct Answer
B. Tories -
- 28.
The opposing political party in England, worried the King would be tyrannical
- A.
Whigs
- B.
Tories
- C.
Quakers
Correct Answer
A. Whigs -
- 29.
The American Revolution was a majority movement.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. False -
- 30.
What were the majority of the colonies feelings about the Revolution?
- A.
Apathetic, neutral
- B.
Against
- C.
Up for the revolution
Correct Answer
A. Apathetic, neutral -
- 31.
Miltia units proved to be effective in creating revolutionary idea.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 32.
Who were the conservative, wealthy people who remained loyal to England and took up about 20% of the colonies?
- A.
Patriots
- B.
Anglicans
- C.
Loyalists
Correct Answer
C. Loyalists -
- 33.
Why does New England have the least number of loyalists?
- A.
They were self-governing, mercantilism was not favored, presbyterianism and congregationalism were strong
- B.
B/c New England were the least populated, the number of patriots were more centralized around here
- C.
Majority of loyalists were at the middle colonies
Correct Answer
A. They were self-governing, mercantilism was not favored, presbyterianism and congregationalism were strong -
- 34.
The number of Loyalists getting persecuted increased once the declaration of independence was ratified
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 35.
Where do the British go after they are forced to evacuate Boston?
- A.
New Jersey
- B.
New York
- C.
Pennsylvania
Correct Answer
B. New York -
- 36.
Why did George Washington and his men lose the Battle of New York?
- A.
They were outnumbered and outmanuevered
- B.
The British had prepared the battle for nearly 6 months so they had enough supplies to beat the Americans
- C.
New York's territory was completely dominated by the British.
Correct Answer
A. They were outnumbered and outmanuevered -
- 37.
Which two battles revealed Washington at his military "best"?
- A.
Long island, rhode island
- B.
Saratoga, bunker hill
- C.
Princeton, trenton
Correct Answer
C. Princeton, trenton -
- 38.
The Battles of Trenton and Princeton were overall significant to the American Revolution
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. False -
- 39.
How did British try to take control of the Hudson River? Who were the troops led by primarily?
- A.
Isolate the NE colonies, General Burgoyne
- B.
Isolate Long Island, Benedict Arnold
- C.
Isolate the Middle Colonies, General Burgoyne
Correct Answer
A. Isolate the NE colonies, General Burgoyne -
- 40.
How could the British army have captured Fort Ticonderoga?
- A.
If the Continental Army didn't slow down their progress at the lake
- B.
If they isolated Quebec and Montreal first
- C.
If they captured the hudson river valley before the colonials
Correct Answer
A. If the Continental Army didn't slow down their progress at the lake -
- 41.
What city did Howe plan to capture?
- A.
Long Island
- B.
Trenton
- C.
Philadelphia
Correct Answer
C. Philadelphia -
- 42.
Which two battles was Washingon's troops defeated?
- A.
Brandywine creek and germantown
- B.
Trenton and princeton
- C.
Lake champlain and hudson river valley
Correct Answer
A. Brandywine creek and germantown -
- 43.
Where does Washington and his troops settle for the winter?
- A.
Maine
- B.
Valley Forge
- C.
Lake Champlain
Correct Answer
B. Valley Forge -
- 44.
Who is the Prussian drillmaster that will begin training Washington's men?
- A.
General St. Leger
- B.
General Burgoyne
- C.
Barron von Steuben
Correct Answer
C. Barron von Steuben -
- 45.
Which victory forced Burgoyne to surrender to the Continental Army and General Gates? What did this allow?
- A.
Saratoga; allowed foreign aid from European countries
- B.
Bunker Hill; allowed assistance from France publicly
- C.
Ticonderoga; allowed full separation from England
Correct Answer
A. Saratoga; allowed foreign aid from European countries -
- 46.
Early American military efforts were unsuccessful.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 47.
Why was French eager to assist Americans for their way in independence?
- A.
Revenge against britain
- B.
Restore france's power and prestige
- C.
Pay for reparations
- D.
So they can also gain independence
Correct Answer(s)
A. Revenge against britain
B. Restore france's power and prestige -
- 48.
Since when was France actually assisting Americans?
- A.
Lexington and Concord
- B.
Battle of Long Island
- C.
Treaty of Paris 1783
Correct Answer
A. Lexington and Concord -
- 49.
Why did the French first secretly assist America?
- A.
They were secretly assisting the British as well
- B.
They didn't want conflict with British
- C.
America's other enemy, Germany is France's allie.
Correct Answer
B. They didn't want conflict with British -
- 50.
After which event does the British offer home rule to the Americans?
- A.
Lexington and Concord
- B.
Trenton
- C.
Saratoga
Correct Answer
C. Saratoga -
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