American Revolution Quizzes, Questions & Answers

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This is the 20 questions from Hippocampus in a nice, easy to use, interface.

Questions: 20 | Attempts: 225 | Last updated: Mar 20, 2023

Sample Question
The purpose of the First Continental Congress was to:

Consider ways of redressing colonial grievances

Become a legislative body

Write the Declaration of Independence

Decide which of Parliament's taxes the colonies would and would not pay

Eliminate pro-revolutionary activity

This quiz focuses on key figures and events of the American Revolution, assessing knowledge on leaders like George Washington and groups like the Green Mountain Boys. It's designed to enhance understanding of American resistance...

Questions: 60 | Attempts: 99 | Last updated: Oct 19, 2023

Sample Question
A blacksmith who led the Green Mountain Boys on a surprised attack on Fort Ticondeoga.

Ethan Allen

George Washinton

King George III

John Dickinson

William Prescott

Facts About American Revolution: Quiz

Facts about American Revolution: Quiz

How much do you know about the American revolution? This quiz can help groom you for an exam. The American revolution was an ideological and political revolution that occurred in colonial North America between 1765 and 1783....

Questions: 10 | Attempts: 140 | Last updated: Mar 22, 2023

Sample Question
Which of these was NOT a reason Congress choose George Washington as the Commander in Chief of the Continental Army?

Washington applied for the job.

Washington was not from New England.

Washington had experience in the army.

Washington was the only candidate seriously considered for the job.

Colonial Empires And The American Revolution

Colonial Empires and the American Revolution

Answer the questions about Colonial Empires and the American Revolution.

Questions: 11 | Attempts: 188 | Last updated: Mar 20, 2023

Sample Question
L in the sixteeth century, Portugal came to dominate _____________.

France

Spain

Brazil

America

Chapter 5 US History

This quiz covers significant events leading up to the American Revolution, focusing on colonial responses to British policies, such as the Stamp Act and Townshend Acts, and the ideological influence of pamphlets like Common...

Questions: 14 | Attempts: 124 | Last updated: Apr 19, 2024

Sample Question
The British government decided to tax the American colonies

To pay off war debts.

To teach the colonists a lesson.

To incrrease the standard of living in Britain.

To finance westward expansion.

Den Amerikanske Revolusjonen- The Quiz

Den amerikanske revolusjonen- The quiz

Explore key aspects of the American Revolution, including significant battles led by George Washington, the construction of the first American steamboat, and the Southern economy.

Questions: 12 | Attempts: 1257 | Last updated: Mar 21, 2023

Sample Question
Hva var den Amerikanske borgerkrigen?

En konflikt mellom de innfødte og immigrantene.

En konflikt mellom de svarte og de hvite.

En konflikt mellom Nord- og Sør-statene.

Dhsnjrotc Ns2 Maritime History Pre-test

dhsnjrotc NS2 Maritime History Pre-Test

This pre-test covers key events and figures in early US maritime history, focusing on the Marine Corps' inception, Continental Navy, and pivotal battles of the American Revolution.

Questions: 45 | Attempts: 93 | Last updated: Mar 16, 2023

Sample Question
When did Congress authorize the beginning of the Marine Corps?

7/4/1775

11/10/1775

6/22/1777

4/18/1778

6.C Key People Of The Revolution And Key Events Part II

6.c Key People of the Revolution and Key Events Part II

This quiz covers the final 2 key events of the American Revolution as well as the 9 Key Individuals of the American Revolution. SOL 6.d the Reasons for Colonial Victory are also included.

Questions: 17 | Attempts: 198 | Last updated: Mar 21, 2023

Sample Question
As the Continental Army and French troops surronded English forces at Yorktown, who blocked the English's escape along the York River and Chesapeake Bay?

Fish

Continental Navy

French Navy

English Navy

6.C Key Events Of The Revolution Part 1

6.c Key Events of the Revolution Part 1

This quiz covers SOL 6.c in terms of key events during the Revolutionary War. This Part 1 quiz focuses on The events from the Boston Massacre through the Battle of Saratoga.

Questions: 18 | Attempts: 114 | Last updated: Jan 11, 2023

Sample Question
What was the importance of the Boston Massacre?

It showed blood would be shed in order for the colonists to gain independence

It resulted in 93 English troops dying which greatly lessened the number of troops in Boston

It was the turning point of the Revolutionary War

Led to the Tea Tax which led to the Boston Tea Party

Test Your Knowledge On The American Revolution

The American Revolution is one of the most important events in the history of the world and it is also a part of your school's syllabus. So gather all the knowledge you have of it and take this quiz right now. Anyone scoring...

Questions: 14 | Attempts: 2938 | Last updated: Jun 20, 2024

Sample Question
What are Patriots otherwise known as?

Redcoats

Tories

Whigs

Lobster-backs

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