The American Revolutionary War, also known as the American War of Independence or the Revolutionary War, was initiated by delegates from the thirteen American colonies in Congress against Great Britain. What do you know about this historical and epic war?
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Who was the commander in chief of the colonial armies in the American Revolution?
John Adams
William Gates
Francis Marion
George Washington
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What was the first major American victory in the Revolutionary War?
The Battle of Long Island
The Battle of Saratoga
The Battle of Cowpens
The Battle of Manassas
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Which intellectual movement is associated with the American Revolution?
The Enlightenment
Neoplatonism
The Renaissance
Dadaism
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Which of these was a figure in the American Revolution?
Patrick Henry was an American attorney, planter, politician, and orator best known for his declaration to the Second Virginia Convention: "Give me liberty, or give me death!"
Patrick Henry
Henry Thomas
Patrick McGoohan
Henry Adams
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Which battle ended military operations in the American Revolution?
Battle of Trenton
Battle of Cowpens
Siege of Charleston
Siege of Yorktown
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The revolutionary war lasted from ________ to _______.
1772,1776
1775, 1783
1763,1773
1770,1780
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What was the name given to the American colonists who supported Great Britain during the American Revolution?
Patriots
Crownists
Royalists
Loyalists
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Which European country became a major ally to the United States during the Revolutionary War?
France
Spain
Holland
Germany
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Who were the Minutemen?
Wartime cooks who were able to provide meals to troops quickly
The official timekeepers for the Continental Army
A branch of the colonial militia who were on call for immediate action
Leaders of the colonial communication network
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Who were the Hessians?
The Hessians were little more than guns-for-hire and had little at stake in the conflict they were being paid to fight in. Washington would exploit their lack of focus in his Christmastime attack on Trenton.
A group of colonists that wished to stay out of the war entirely
German mercenaries hired by the British to help fight against the American colonists
German mercenaries hired by the Colonial forces to fight against the British
Tradesmen and and merchants that would attach themselves to any leaving army.
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True or False: A majority of African Americans supported the British Empire since they were promised freedom if they fought for the British.
This was a cunning move as it hurt the colonial economies and bolstered the British army at the same time.
False
True
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What treaty ended the war of the American Revolution?
The Molotov Ribbentrop Pact
The Camp David Accord
The Treaty of Versailles
The Treaty of Paris
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