American Revolution Review

Question 1

On what date do we celebrate our Independence?

Accepted Answer

July 4th

Question 2

This was a gathering in 1774 of 12 of the 13 colonies to discuss what to do about the British?

Accepted Answer

First Continental Congress

Question 3

When did the Continental Congress adopt the Declaration of Independence?

Accepted Answer

July 4, 1776

Question 4

This famous order was given at the Battle of Bunker Hill?

Accepted Answer

Don&#x27;t fire until you see the whites of their eyes!

Question 5

Who was the king of England during the American Revolution?

Accepted Answer

King George III

Question 6

The famous etching of the Boston Massacre had the following effects on the colonies?

Accepted Answer

It united them, It was used as propaganda, It made them angry

Question 7

What role did George Washington play in the Revolutionary War?

Accepted Answer

He was the Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army

Question 8

This group with members like Sam Adams began organizing protests against the British?

Accepted Answer

The Sons of Liberty

Question 9

What is a "revolution"?

Accepted Answer

When you overthrow the government

Question 10

This was the first battle of the Revolutionary War?

Accepted Answer

Lexington & Concord

Question 11

On Christmas night 1776 Washington crossed this river in a surprise attack?

Accepted Answer

The Delaware

Question 12

This Battle took place in Boston and though a loss was a huge moral victory for the Patriots?

Accepted Answer

Battle of Bunker Hill

Question 13

public speeches and other media used to manipulate people&#x27;s beliefs, attitudes, or actions

Accepted Answer

propaganda

Question 14

How was the American Revolution different than others?

Accepted Answer

It started with those at the top of society (rich)

Question 15

What is a "militia"?

Accepted Answer

Group of citizen soldiers

Question 16

These communication forms were the "lifeblood of the American Revolution"?

Accepted Answer

Newspapers & Pamphlets

Questions 16