The Revolutionary War

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1. In an effort for peace with Britain, delegates to the Second Continental Congress sent what to the king? Olive Branch Petition Declaration of Independence Plea for Peace Treaty of London

2. Who was the king of England during the Revolutionary War? King Henry VIII Edward IV George III King John II

3. The Battle of Bunker Hill took place in what year? 1777 1774 1775 1776

4. Who wrote the pamphlet 'Common Sense'? John Hancock Thomas Paine Richard Henry Lee Benjamin Franklin

5. What date was the Declaration of Independence signed by the members of the Continental Congress? September 3, 1776 July 4, 1775 August 2, 1776 November 11, 1777

6. What man is popularly quoted as saying "There! I guess King George will be able to read that" when he signed the Declaration of Independence? Thomas Jefferson John Hancock John Adams Benjamin Franklin

7. What did Nathan Hale say on his way to the gallows? 'I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country' 'We must all hang together or we will most assuredly hang alone' 'I have not yet begun to fight' 'Drat, they've gotten me'

8. Which of these countries was not neutral during the Revolutionary War? Sweden Portugal Spain Poland

9. What was the final major battle of the Revolutionary War? Battle of Trenton Battle of Yorktown Battle of Cowpens Battle of Bunker Hill

10. When was the Treaty of Paris signed, offically ending the Revolutionary War? 1785 1782 1783 1784