
American Revolution Trivia
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Cynthia Vaughn
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American Revolution Trivia
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Multiple Choice
How many original American colonies were there?
7
11
13
19
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There were 13 original colonies.
They are generally divided into three groups: the New England colonies, the middle colonies, and the southern colonies.
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Multiple Choice
Who governed the American colonies before their independence?
Germany
Great Britain (England)
France
Spain
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Great Britain
The thirteen American colonies were under British rule.
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Multiple Choice
In what year did the American colonies rebel against Great Britain?
1492
1619
1776
1812
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1776
The American colonies declared the independence from Great Britain in 1776.
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Multiple Choice
Who was Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army during the American Revolution?
Charles Cornwallis
William Howe
Nathanael Greene
George Washington
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George Washington
George Washington was Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army during the American Revolution.
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Multiple Choice
What day do we celebrate as Independence Day in the United States?
April 1
May 5
July 4
September 7
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July 4, 1776
The Declaration of Independence was primarily signed on July 2, and it was ratified by Congress in Philadelphia on July 4, which we celebrate as Independence Day.
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Multiple Choice
Which country aided the American colonies in their fight against the British?
France
Germany
Italy
Spain
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France
France provided money, troops, armament, leadership, and naval support that were crucial in helping the American colonies defeat the British.
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Multiple Choice
Which of the following did NOT play a part in the American Revolution?
Ulysses S. Grant
Patrick Henry
Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Paine
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Ulysses S. Grant
Ulysses S. Grant was the commanding general of the Union Army during the Civil War and later served as the 18th president of the United States.
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The End
Now take out a sheet of notebook paper and a writing utensil. We're going to take some notes about events leading up to the American Revolution.
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