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American Revolutionary War

aka the War of Independence
folder Declaration of Independence (5)
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1 trivia quiz  Benedict Arnold: Soldier, Hero, Traitor: I coolicon
Why did one of America's greatest heroes switch sides in the middle of the Revolutionary War? This quiz doesn't answer that enigma, but it does test your knowledge about Benedict Arnold. Part I covers Arnold through the Battle of Valcour Island.
Tough 10Q
234 plays
Mar 27 08
AyatollahK
2 trivia quiz  Benedict Arnold: Soldier, Hero, Traitor: II coolicon
Why did one of America's greatest heroes switch sides in the middle of the Revolutionary War? This quiz doesn't answer that enigma, but it does test your knowledge about Benedict Arnold. Part II begins after the Battle of Valcour Island.
Tough 10Q
237 plays
Apr 04 08
AyatollahK
3 trivia quiz  Lexington and Concord coolicon
This is about the events at Lexington and Concord that started the American Revolution
Tough 10Q
1236 plays
Feb 01 07
Genjenks
4 trivia quiz  Jack Jouett: Forgotten Colonial Hero coolicon
The majority of Americans know about Paul Revere's famous ride, but there was another hero who warned of the approach the British who didn't get so much attention or glory.
Difficult 10Q
408 plays
Mar 02 07
GoodVibe
5 trivia quiz  United States History icon
This quiz is about the American Revolution.
Difficult 10Q
3306 plays
Feb 12 07
Bnd4Hvn01
6 trivia quiz  American History I
A small quiz on America's Independence. Choose your answers carefully, and show your mettle!
Average 20Q
7719 plays
Jan 19 01
JohnAdams
7 trivia quiz  The American Revolution icon
This is a quiz on the battles, people, and dates of the American Revolution. Enjoy!
Average 10Q
2298 plays
Feb 23 07
RatchetH22
8 trivia quiz  The Spirit of '76 icon
Arguably the most important year in American History, this quiz covers some of the people and events of 1776.
Very Difficult 10Q
5223 plays
Sep 23 00
sportcon
9 trivia quiz  Obscure Aspects of the American Revolution icon
We've all heard of Valley Forge, Yorktown, Bunker Hill and Concord - but what about the Wyoming Massacre, Articles of Association among many other interesting facts?
Tough 10Q
600 plays
Aug 19 06
blakey
10 trivia quiz  The Revolutionary War icon
Take this quiz and test your knowledge of many different aspects of Revolutionary War history.
Average 10Q
10323 plays
Nov 27 01
stefan_11_17 gold
11 trivia quiz  America's Wars-Revolutionary icon
This covers the American War of Independence from the French and Indian War to the Treaty of Paris.
Average 10Q
2652 plays
Feb 22 04
bry623
12 trivia quiz  US History: Revolution and the Early Republic icon
This quiz is about the early republic and the Revolutionary war. I'll give you an event and you tell me the year or full date.
Average 10Q
972 plays
Nov 05 05
Disney101
13 trivia quiz  U. S. Army Generals of the Revolution icon
This quiz is quite Continental, with its leaders, both revolutionary and revolving. Learn while having fun!
Difficult 20Q
1512 plays
Mar 26 03
KIRKEPOO gold
14 trivia quiz  Three American Revolution Heroines
This is a quiz on three of the most famous women of the Revolutionary War. It's a little tricky so be careful. Good luck.
Very Difficult 15Q
2241 plays
Oct 03 00
GeniusBoy
15 trivia quiz  The American Revolution
For anyone who enjoys studying the American Revolution, here is a quiz for you. Go ahead and challenge yourself to see how much you really know.
Difficult 10Q
5538 plays
Feb 04 01
TheJay
16 trivia quiz  Williamsburg, VA - Participant in Revolution icon
The restored city of Williamsburg, capital of Virginia during the revolutionary years, brings the past to life through reenactments and character interpreters. This quiz focuses on the part Williamsburg played in America's march to independence.
Tough 10Q
411 plays
Sep 22 06
kathyr_1 gold
17 trivia quiz  Colonies Fight for Their Rights icon
As Britain sought to strengthen control of the colonies, tensions grew between both groups. Find out how much you know about America's early beginnings. Show off your knowledge!
Average 10Q
1026 plays
Aug 10 05
jackjani
18 trivia quiz  The Battle of Breed's Hill icon
I call 'em the way I see 'em! After 227 years we should get it right, or maybe not.
Very Difficult 20Q
1830 plays
Sep 01 02
Ben41
19 trivia quiz  Boston Tea Party icon
A quiz all about the Boston Tea Party!
Average 10Q
4557 plays
Mar 10 03
roobear
20 trivia quiz  The American Revolutionary War icon
How much do you know about one of the first wars in the USA's history?
Difficult 10Q
4458 plays
Oct 01 01
ashalia
21 trivia quiz  The Revolutionary War icon
This is my first quiz and I hope you like it!
Average 10Q
3066 plays
Aug 02 04
123jot
22 trivia quiz  Events Leading Up to the Revolutionary War icon
Everybody knows about the Revolutionary War but do you know about all the events that caused the war?
Average 10Q
2643 plays
Jan 14 04
kingd126
23 trivia quiz  The Battle of Monmouth icon
This quiz is on the Battle of Monmouth in the Revolutionary War. Take this quiz and test your knowledge of this battle.
Tough 10Q
936 plays
Jul 08 03
bigedd919
24 trivia quiz  Lexington Green and Concord icon
This quiz is about the two battles that started the American Revolution, Lexington Green and Concord.
Average 5Q
1707 plays
Nov 17 03
froggie_chica
25 trivia quiz  Listen, My Children, And You Shall Hear. . . icon
No, this quiz isn't about the famous poem, but about the actual events of the night Paul Revere took his midnight ride.
Average 10Q
1035 plays
Oct 01 06
pennie1478

Some sample questions from this category:

* In March 1776, General Washington and his Continental Army had the British surrounded at Boston. Washington allowed the British to evacuate. Who was in command of the British forces?
* France's contribution to 'The Glorious Cause' are well known. In the beginning their aid was covert. What was the name of the 'front company' the French created to provide money, arms, and supplies to the Continential Army?
* The American Navy was almost nonexistent in 1776. John Paul Jones received his first command in May of that year. What ship did Jones first captain?
* In June 1776, the British tried to establish a foothold in the South. In response, the Americans began to construct a fort in the harbor at Charleston, South Carolina. What was the name of this fort where the Battle of Charleston was fought?
* On July 2, 1776, twelve of the thirteen colonial delegations voted for independence. Which delegation abstained?
* In September 1776, General Washington needed to know what the British were planning from their position on Long Island. Nathan Hale, a captain in Knowlton's Rangers, volunteered to penetrate the British lines. What was Hale disguised as?
* General Washington established the U.S. Cavalry in October 1776 under the command of Elisha Shelton. From what state did this first cavalry unit come?
* Who wrote these words in a pamphlet called 'The Crisis' in December 1776, 'These are times that try men's souls...'?
* What was the name of General Washington's faithful regiment of Massachusetts mariners who had helped him escape from Brooklyn Heights and manned his boats at the Battle of Trenton?
* What was the real married name of the famous Molly Pitcher?
* Molly was from what state?
* At which battle in the Revolution did Molly pick up wounded soldiers and carry them to safety?
* Which of the following did Molly do during a battle?
* George Washington himself gave Molly what rank in the U.S. Army?
* Sybil was with her father in which city when they received word that the British were marching to burn an important arsenal?
* Sybil's father held what rank in the militia?
* How many soldiers had responded to her call for action by the time she arrived back at headquarters?
* How old was Deborah Sampson when she enlisted in the army, pretending to be a man?
* In which year did she enlist?
* What name did she enlist under, in order to keep up the guise of being a man?

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