10 Questions
Who wrote a list of grievances against Britain and asked them to repeal their taxes?
The Congress
Who alerted minutemen in Lexington about the British troops marching from Boston to Concord?
Paul Revere
What were the first battles of the American Revolution called?
The Shot Heard 'Round the World
What did the Olive Branch Petition ask for?
Peace and fair treatment
Who was made the commander-in-chief of the Continental Army?
George Washington
What did Common Sense, written by Thomas Paine, argue for?
Independence from Britain
What were Patriots in the context of the American Revolution?
Colonists who wanted to fight against Britain
What were Loyalists in the context of the American Revolution?
Colonists who remained loyal to Britain
What did the Congress create after the Battle of Lexington and Concord?
The Continental Army
How many men from the thirteen colonies (except Georgia) met in Philadelphia to act as a political body for the colonies?
55
American Revolution Quiz: Test your knowledge on key events and figures of the American Revolution, from the First Continental Congress to Paul Revere's famous ride. Explore the grievances against Britain and the battles that shaped the fight for independence.
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