The American revolution may have helped shape our country into what it is today, but how much do you really know about this time of upheaval? Take these 10 US trivia quiz questions and find out if you know more than most Americans!
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What was the name of the American Colonial army during the American Revolution?
Colonial Army
Continental Army
Confederate Army
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What year did the Revolutionary War begin?
1775
1776
1777
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Who led the Continental Army through the American Revolution?
John Adams
Thomas Jefferson
George Washington
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What was the final battle of the Revolutionary War?
The Battle At Fort Sumter
The Siege of Yorktown
Valley Forge
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Colonial unrest began in part over taxation on which good?
Tobacco
Cotton
Tea
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Which document officially began the American Revolution in earnest?
Declaration of Independence
Bill of Rights
Louisiana Purchase
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How many American colonies fought for independence from Britain?
12
13
17
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Where were the first shots fired to kick off the war?
New York
Pennsylvania
Massachusetts
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Which city served as a capital of sorts for the colonies?
Jamestown
Annapolis
Philadelphia
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Where was the worst American defeat of the war
New London, CT
Springfield, NJ
Charleston, SC
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True or false: The Boston Massacre and the Boston Tea Party happened just days apart.
True
False
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Which of the following was NOT one of the 13 original colonies?
Florida
Maryland
New York
Like most Americans, you don't remember much about the American revolution! You may have been taught the basics in grade school, but those facts are long gone. Though you didn't pass this quiz, you got to refresh your memory on the events that helped shape a nation!
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You're revolution rad! Unlike most Americans, you know the basics when it comes to the American revolution. Sure, you might not be a full blown historian just yet, but you know far more than the average citizen! We think that makes you a true patriot!
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Based on the results of this quiz, you are a total revolution whiz! It's clear that you're a history buff with a deep well of historical knowledge on the Revolution. You understand that the events of this war helped shape America for a lifetime to come. Go ahead and brag, you've earned it!
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1
What was the name of the American Colonial army during the American Revolution?
Colonial Army
Continental Army
Confederate Army
2
What year did the Revolutionary War begin?
1775
1776
1777
3
Who led the Continental Army through the American Revolution?
John Adams
Thomas Jefferson
George Washington
4
What was the final battle of the Revolutionary War?
The Battle At Fort Sumter
The Siege of Yorktown
Valley Forge
5
Colonial unrest began in part over taxation on which good?
Tobacco
Cotton
Tea
6
Which document officially began the American Revolution in earnest?
Declaration of Independence
Bill of Rights
Louisiana Purchase
7
How many American colonies fought for independence from Britain?
12
13
17
8
Where were the first shots fired to kick off the war?
New York
Pennsylvania
Massachusetts
9
Which city served as a capital of sorts for the colonies?
Jamestown
Annapolis
Philadelphia
10
Where was the worst American defeat of the war
New London, CT
Springfield, NJ
Charleston, SC
11
True or false: The Boston Massacre and the Boston Tea Party happened just days apart.
True
False
12
Which of the following was NOT one of the 13 original colonies?
Florida
Maryland
New York
