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American Revolution: Key Facts Quiz 2026Online version Test your knowledge of pivotal Revolution events. by Michelle Currin 1 Who was the main author of the Declaration of Independence? a George Washington b Thomas Jefferson c Benjamin Franklin d John Adams 2 What is a Hessian? a British regulars b French soldiers c German hired soldiers d American mercenaries 3 What is a mercenary? a A local militia b A volunteer civilian c A spy d A soldier hired to fight 4 What was the significance of the Battle of Saratoga? a It ended the war b It convinced the French to join the war c Britain won decisively d It forced a truce 5 Who was General Cornwallis? a A British commander b French ally c American general d Dutch diplomat 6 Who was Marquis de Lafayette? a French military leader b Dutch trader c Spanish explorer d British general 7 What is the significance of the Battle of Yorktown? a It showed American weakness b It led Britain to ask for peace c It had little impact on the war d It ended the war earlier 8 What did the British agree to in the Treaty of Paris? a Pay reparations to American merchants b Return all colonies to Britain c Keep control of the American army d Recognize the United States as an independent nation 9 What did the Americans agree to in the Treaty of Paris? a Treat the loyalists fairly b Pay tribute to Britain c Grant Britain long-term governance d Grant the Northwest Territory to Britain 10 Egalitarian means? a Wealth determines rights b Rule by a chosen elite c Power to the strongest d Equality of all people 11 What is a minuteman? a British soldiers in the colonies b a professional soldier in the British Army c colonial militia volunteers d a type of colonial militia that fought only by day 12 What is the battle at Lexington and Concord known as? a The last battle of the Revolution b A minor skirmish with no consequence c The shot heard round the world d The turning point of the war 13 Who was the leader of the Continental Army? a Thomas Jefferson b Benjamin Franklin c George Washington d John Adams 14 What was the Olive Branch Petition? a The colonists asked to negotiate with Britain b A call for immediate military action c A treaty with France d A declaration of independence 15 Which belief is associated with the patriots? a Britain should control all colonial trade b Parliament should not exist c Taxes are a burden without proper representation d Colonists have no rights 16 Which statement reflects Loyalist views? a Colonists should obey British law as subjects b Taxes should be eliminated entirely c Colonists should invade Britain d Colonists should form an independent government 17 What does the word self-evident mean? a Hard to understand b obvious c written down d Argued about 18 .Which word best describes complaints made against a government or ruler? a redress b endowed c grievences d preamble 19 What does redress mean? a to right a wrong b to ignore a problem c to explain a rule d to complain about unfair laws 20 If something is endowed, it is: a given b taken away c earned d voted on 21 What is the purpose of a preamble? a to introduce a document b to explain punishments c to list laws d to end an argument 22 What are natural rights? a Rights belonging to you from birth b Rights given by a king c Rights that are earned over time d Rights only in written laws 23 Which statement best defines unalienable rights? a Rights that cannot be taken away b Rights that can be taken away c Rights that must be voted on d Rights that can be changed by government 24 What is the main idea of the Preamble of the Declaration of Independence? a To explain why Americans believe they have the right to seek independence b To list complaints against King George c To declare war on England d To describe the new American government in detail to the British 25 What is the main idea of the Declaration of Natural Rights section? a All men are created equally and have rights that cannot be taken away b Colonists should obey the king at all times c The king has abused his power and the colonists are listing how d To describe the rights of British citizens 26 What is the main idea of the Redress section? a The colonists tried to fix their problems by petitioning the king b The colonists immediately declared independence c The king apologized and changed his actions d The king has worked with the colonists to fix their problems 27 Which three unalienable rights does Jefferson list in the Declaration? a Freedom, equality, and justice b Life, liberty, and property c Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness d Speech, religion, and assembly

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American Revolution: Key Facts Quiz 2026Online version

by Michelle Currin

Who was the main author of the Declaration of Independence?

What is a Hessian?

What is a mercenary?

What was the significance of the Battle of Saratoga?

Who was General Cornwallis?

Who was Marquis de Lafayette?

What is the significance of the Battle of Yorktown?

What did the British agree to in the Treaty of Paris?

What did the Americans agree to in the Treaty of Paris?

Egalitarian means?

What is a minuteman?

What is the battle at Lexington and Concord known as?

Who was the leader of the Continental Army?

What was the Olive Branch Petition?

Which belief is associated with the patriots?

Which statement reflects Loyalist views?

What does the word self-evident mean?

.Which word best describes complaints made against a government or ruler?

What does redress mean?

If something is endowed, it is:

What is the purpose of a preamble?

What are natural rights?

Which statement best defines unalienable rights?

What is the main idea of the Preamble of the Declaration of Independence?

What is the main idea of the Declaration of Natural Rights section?

What is the main idea of the Redress section?

Which three unalienable rights does Jefferson list in the Declaration?