Indian Independence Day History! Trivia Quiz
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The 'Star-Spangled Banner' was written by Francis Scott Key during?
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The Boston Tea Party
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The Revolutionary War
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The War of 1812
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The Battle of Lancaster
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Indian Independence Day History is quite interesting, and there is much that most people do not know about it. During history class, we got to cover the events that lead to this event, the quiz below is perfect to see just how much you recall from our classes. Give it a try and remember to share the quiz with your See morefriends.
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Washington's crossing of the Delaware River was a surprise attack on?
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Hessian forces at Trenton, New Jersey
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Alien forces at Princeton, New Jersey
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British forces at Ft. Duquesne, Pennsylvania
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British forces at Lancaster, Pennsylvania
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A. Hessian forces at Trenton, New JerseyExplanation
Washington's crossing of Delaware, occurring on December 25, 1776, during the American Revolutionary War, was the first move in a surprise attack against the Hessian forces in Trenton, New Jersey at the Battle of Trenton.Rate this question:
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The midnight ride of Paul Revere went from?
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Boston to Lexington
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Boston to Concord
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Boston to San Francisco
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Concord to Lexington
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A. Boston to LexingtonExplanation
His famous "Midnight Ride" occurred on the night of April 18/April 19, 1775, when he and William Dawes were instructed by Dr. Joseph Warren to ride from Boston to Lexington to warn John Hancock and Samuel Adams of the movements of the British Army.Rate this question:
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Who was the primary author of the Declaration of Independence?
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John Adams
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Benjamin Franklin
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Thomas Jefferson
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James Madison
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A. Thomas JeffersonExplanation
Thomas Jefferson is the primary author; however, five men from the Constitutional Convention were delegated as a committee to write it. They are John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, Robert R. Livingston, and Roger Sherman.Rate this question:
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Who said, "We must all hang together, or most assuredly we shall all hang separately"?
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John Adams
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Thomas Jefferson
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John Hancock
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Benjamin Franklin
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A. Benjamin FranklinExplanation
There is strength in numbers. If the founders were not united in their rebellion, England would surely execute them one by one for treason. However, if they were united, it would be harder to isolate and punish them.Rate this question:
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