The American Revolution for Nerds!

Question 1

The French decided to begin helping the Patriots as a result of which battle?

Accepted Answer

Saratoga

Question 2

Who was the leader of the Continental Army?

Accepted Answer

George Washington

Question 3

Who was the Frenchman who helped by providing troops during the war?

Accepted Answer

Marquis de Lafayette

Question 4

Why is the Battle of Saratoga important?

Accepted Answer

It was the turning point of the war.

Question 5

Five colonists were killed when British soldiers fired into an unarmed crowd during which event

Accepted Answer

Boston Massacre

Question 6

Who helped to train the soldiers and make them a serious fighting force at Valley Forge?

Accepted Answer

Baron von Steuben

Question 7

25% of the population during the American Revolution fell into which category?

Accepted Answer

Neutral

Question 8

Which was the last major battle of the American Revolution?

Accepted Answer

Battle of Yorktown

Question 9

British troops could be housed in people's homes as a result of which act?

Accepted Answer

Quartering Act

Question 10

The Battle of King's Mountain occurred in which region of the U.S.?

Accepted Answer

South

Question 11

Who was the Virginian who said, "Give me liberty, or give me death?"

Accepted Answer

Patrick Henry

Question 12

At which battle was the quote "Don't fire until you see the whites of their eyes" uttered?

Accepted Answer

Battle of Bunker Hill

Question 13

The Declaration of Independence states that

Accepted Answer

people have unalienable rights

Question 14

A person who supported independence was known as what?

Accepted Answer

Patriot

Question 15

Which battle took place the day after Christmas?

Accepted Answer

Battle of Trenton

Question 16

What was the name of the act that placed a tax on sugar.

Accepted Answer

Sugar Act

Question 17

What is another name for a Loyalist?

Accepted Answer

Torie

Question 18

Many people died due to starvation, disease, and the cold winter during which event?

Accepted Answer

Valley Forge

Question 19

Which of the following was an effect of the Boston Tea Party?

Accepted Answer

Intolerable Acts

Question 20

Which of the following is a statement made by Thomas Paine's Common Sense?

Accepted Answer

Islands should not rule continents.

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