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1
Who said these famous words: "Life, liberty and property"?
Thomas Jefferson
John Locke
George Washington
Patrick Henry
2
Who would have said this line: "How can a continent be ruled by an island!?"
John Locke
Thomas Paine
George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
3
Which one of these members was not part of the Second Continental Congress in Philadelphia?
John Adams
George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
John Locke
4
American colonists had representation in Parliment
False
True
5
What famous river did George Washington cross on the way to the Battle of Trenton?
Delaware River
Ohio River
Mississippi River
James River
6
The three main authors of the Declaration of Independence were . . .
Franklin, Adams and Washington
Washington, Jefferson and Henry
Adams, Franklin and Jefferson
Jefferson, Franklin and Paine
7
What was Phyllis Wheatly known to write about in her plays and poetry?
Air Jordans
McDonald's Value Meals
American Spies
American Independence
8
Who surrendered at the Battle of Yorktown?
Lord Cornwallis
George Washington
John Adams
Benjamin Franklin
9
As an author, Thomas Paine wrote what?
The Age of Innocence
Common Sense
Reality Bites
His Excellency
10
What was the name of the individuals who fought in the Battle of Lexington and Concord?
Rangers
The Sons of Liberty
Grenadiers
Minutemen
11
Finish this phrase: Committee of ___________________
Tea Act
Independence
Caretaking
Correspondence
12
Why did Great Britain tax the colonies?
Come on man! Taxes, smackiz!
To pay for ship building
England was in terrible debt
It was fun
13
What was one of the most important results of the Second Continental Congress?
Dippin Dots were invented
A Continental Army was formed
George Washington went to Mount Vernon
Benedict Arnold was arrested
14
What event officially ended the American Revolutionary War?
Treaty of Trent
Treaty of Versailles
Treaty of Milan
Treaty of Paris
15
In what year did the Battle of Lexington and Concord take place?
1770
1775
1773
1783
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Who was the most famous person to fight in the French and Indian War?
Lord Cornwallis
The Half King
Thomas Jefferson
George Washington
17
What was a direct result of the Battle of Lexington and Concord?
The Battle of Gettysburg
The Battle of Trenton
the Second Continental Congress
The First Continental Congress
18
Who wrote the famous speech, "Give me liberty or give me death!"
James Madison
George Washington
Patrick Henry
John Adams
19
The Proclamation of 1763 was a tax on paper products.
False
True
20
What famous battle was known as the "Turning Point of the War?"
Battle of Bunker Hill
Battle of Saratoga
Battle of Lexington and Concord
Battle of Yorktown
21
Great Britain desired to remain a __________________ after the French and Indian War.
World Power
Colony
Merchants
Knights of the Land
22
In what year did the Stamp Act take place?
1763
1770
1765
1773
23
Who was appointed Commander and Chief of the First Continental Army?
John Locke
John Hancock
John Adams
George Washington
24
According to Thomas Jefferson, rights given by ones creator are:
Unalienable Rights
Unknown and uncertain
Natural Rights
Simple Rights
25
Each American colony had a governor appointed by who/whom?
Rock, Paper, Scissors
The Legislature
The King
The People
26
In what year did the American Revolution officially end?
1776
1781
1783
1763
27
What famous event happened in 1770 during the Revolutionary Era?
Boston Tea Party
Battle of Yorktown
Battle of Saratoga
Boston Massacre
28
From the answers below, what was a major cause of the American Revolution?
Slow Trade
Difficult Weather
Strict Trade Laws
Unfair Treatment of Women
29
What happen in Boston directly after the Boston Tea Party?
A Dance
The Harbor was closed
Washington was elected President
The Stamp Act
30
Who made the famous midnight ride to warn of the coming of the British Regular Army?
George Washington
Phyllis Wheatly
Dr. Joesph Warren
Paul Revere
31
What year did the Boston Tea Party take place?
1765
1773
1781
1770
32
Thomas Jefferson imitated John Locke by using what words?
Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Giving
Life, Lessons and the Pursuit of Happiness
Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness
Life, Liberty and Property
33
This person was sent to France to speak with King Louis XVI about entering the war for America.
George Washington
Benjamin Franklin
Thomas Paine
King George III
34
What law was passed down from England directly following the French and Indian War?
The Banana Act
The Stamp Act
Proclamation of 1763
The Sugar Act
35
Who finished Revere's famous ride once he was captured?
Samuel Nichlos
Samuel Adams
Samuel Prescott
Prescott Adams
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What famous document was signed in 1776?
Virginia Resolves
Declaration of Independence
Articles of Confederation
The Federalist Papers