He managed to write the Declaration of Independence:
Thomas Jefferson
John Adams
James Madison
Silas Marner
Question 2/10
“No ________ without Representation” was one of the main rallying cries voiced by the colonists against British rule.
Occupation
Taxation
Reformation
Housing
Question 3/10
This Founding Father signed his name so large on the Declaration that the British could practically see it from the Moon.
William Wallace
Thomas Paine
John Hancock
Richard Rawlings
Question 4/10
“The Shot Heard Round the World” must have been wicked loud, right? After all, it did start a war! But where was that shot fired?
Washington, DC
New York City, NY
Philadelphia, PA
Lexington and Concord, MA
Question 5/10
This patriot is considered the father of the American navy and would be quite helpful when the levee breaks.
John Paul Jones
Richard Bonhomme
Raymond Davies
Rene Descartes
Question 6/10
Ben Franklin spent much of the war as an ambassador to this country and in between baguettes managed to secure its support for the American cause.
Sweden
Spain
France
Germany
Question 7/10
The crossing of this river by George Washington is the stuff of legend, but it was only the first step in a brilliant plan that would see multiple American victories in and around Trenton, NJ in 1776-7.
The Mississippi
The Potomac
The Styx
The Delaware
Question 8/10
This patriot and founder of the Sons of Liberty raised hell against the Crown and organized the Boston Tea Party:
Allan “Bud” Weiser
Adolph Coors
Dave Heineken
Sam Adams
Question 9/10
This once great American general’s traitorous actions against the colonies was considered so appalling that his name is still synonymous with treachery to this day.
James Madison
Benedict Arnold
Nathan Hale
Henry Clay
Question 10/10
The last major battle of the Revolution, the Siege of Yorktown, saw the surrender of this British general to French and American forces.
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The American Revolution was a testament to the ideas of the Enlightenment and made real the possibility that the people could revolt against oppressive governments. We’ve all learned about it, but how much do you remember? Take our quiz and find out!