The American Revolution is one of the greatest struggles for freedom the world has ever seen. "No Taxation Without Representation!" Went the cry of the colonists, and indeed they rejected the right of the English Congress to tax them without having any representatives of their own in British Parliament. The small revolt grew to an all-out war, to which the French and other countries joined as well and culminating with the independence of the United States and ultimately to the creation of the United States as we know it today. Before you are 15 trivia question about this remarkable revolt, can you answer them correctly?
What was the name of the man who claimed to be "The First President of the United States" in 1774?
Peyton Randolph could claim to be Americaโs first president, though his job was largely ceremonial; it was a very different job to the first Presidency of George Washington.
John Hancock
Peyton Randolph
George Washington
John Adams
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Who wrote the declaration of independence?
Benjamin Franklin
John Adams
Thomas Jefferson
George Washington
12 of 15
What is the biggest battle of the war called?
This is a bit of a trick question because there are TWO correct answers, the battle was known both as the battle of Long Island and the battle of Brooklyn Heights
The Top Heights Battle
The Battle of Brooklyn Heights
The Three Day Battle
The Battle of Long Island
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Why did Paul Revere become a hero?
He spied for the continental army
He liberated a large town held captive
He killed over 50 men in battle
He spread information and warnings
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Who made the first American Flag?
Abigail Adams
Betsy Ross
Molly Pitcher
Martha Washington
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What year did the French officially join the war?
In 1778, the French joined the war and fought Britain everywhere they had conflicts, such as the West Indies and West Africa
1778
1775
1776
1779
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