American Revolution Quiz: Test Your Knowledge

Question 1

Who led the American colonists during the Revolution?

Accepted Answer

George Washington

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Thomas Jefferson

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Benjamin Franklin

Question 2

Which document declared the independence of the American colonies?

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The Declaration of Independence

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The Constitution

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The Bill of Rights

Question 3

Which treaty ended the American Revolution?

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Treaty of Paris

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Treaty of Versailles

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Treaty of Ghent

Question 4

Did the American Army defeat the British Army at the Battle of Saratoga?

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Yes

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No

Question 5

Why was the Boston Tea Party important?

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It showed the colonists' anger with British rule.

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It started the Revolution.

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It made the price of tea go down.

Question 6

Who led the American army during the American Revolution?

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George Washington

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Thomas Jefferson

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Benjamin Franklin

Question 7

Which battle was the first battle of the American Revolution?

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Battle of Lexington and Concord

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Battle of Saratoga

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Battle of Yorktown

Question 8

Which country helped the American colonists during the American Revolution?

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Both Spain and France

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Spain

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France

Question 9

Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?

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Thomas Jefferson

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George Washington

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John Adams

Question 10

Which of these is NOT a basic right guaranteed by the Declaration of Independence?

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Happiness

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Life

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Liberty

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Property

Question 11

What was the main reason for the Boston Tea Party?

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To protest being taxed on tea without having a say in how the money was spent.

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To start a war with Great Britain.

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To steal tea from the British.

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To make the colonists look foolish.

Question 12

Who wrote the poem that became the lyrics for the Star-Spangled Banner?

Accepted Answer

Francis Scott Key

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Thomas Paine

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John Adams

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Abraham Lincoln

Question 13

What was the significance of the Battle of Yorktown?

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It was the battle where the British surrendered.

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It was the first battle of the American Revolution.

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It was the last battle of the American Revolution.

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It was the battle where George Washington surrendered.

Question 14

Which of the following was NOT a reason for the colonists' victory in the American Revolution?

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Colonists' superior military skills

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Strong leadership

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Help from France and Spain

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British arrogance

Question 15

What was the main lesson the colonists learned from the American Revolution?

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The importance of fighting for freedom and independence.

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That war is always the best way to solve problems.

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That they were not as strong as they thought they were.

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That they should never have started the Revolution.

Question 16

Which important document declared the American colonies' independence from Great Britain?

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Declaration of Independence

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Constitution

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Bill of Rights

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Articles of Confederation

Question 17

What was the most important result of the American Revolution?

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Independence of the United States.

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Strengthening of the British Empire.

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Weakening of the French monarchy.

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Beginning of a new era of colonization.

Question 18

Who is known as the 'Father of Our Country'?

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George Washington

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Thomas Jefferson

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Benjamin Franklin

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Abraham Lincoln

Question 19

Which British general surrendered to George Washington at Yorktown?

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Cornwallis

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Burgoyne

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Benedict Arnold

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Ethan Allen

Question 20

What was the main reason the American Revolution started?

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The British government wanted to tax the colonists without asking them.

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The colonists wanted to have their own king.

Question 21

Who led the American army during the Revolutionary War?

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George Washington

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Abraham Lincoln

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Thomas Jefferson

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Benjamin Franklin

Question 22

Who was the leader of the American soldiers during the Revolutionary War?

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George Washington

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Thomas Jefferson

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Benjamin Franklin

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John Adams

Question 23

What was the 'Boston Tea Party'?

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A protest against British tea taxes

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A celebration of American independence

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A battle between the British and American armies

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A meeting of American leaders

Question 24

What was the name of the agreement that ended the Revolutionary War?

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Treaty of Paris

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Treaty of Versailles

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Treaty of Ghent

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Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

Question 25

After the American colonists declared their independence, what was their next step?

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Fight for their independence

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Return to British rule

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Give up and accept less freedom

Question 26

Which battle was a major turning point in the American Revolution and convinced France to help the Americans fight against Great Britain?

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Battle of Saratoga

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Battle of Yorktown

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Battle of Bunker Hill

Question 27

During the American Revolution, who supported the British?

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Loyalists

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Patriots

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Neutrals

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Spies

Question 28

Who led the American army during the Revolutionary War?

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George Washington

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Thomas Jefferson

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Benjamin Franklin

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King George III

Question 29

Who joined forces with the American colonists in their fight for independence?

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France

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Spain

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Great Britain

Question 30

Who was the commander of the American army during the Revolutionary War?

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George Washington

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Thomas Jefferson

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Benjamin Franklin

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Patrick Henry

Question 31

Which famous document declared that the American colonies were free from British rule?

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The Declaration of Independence

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The Constitution

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The Bill of Rights

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The Articles of Confederation

Question 32

What was the name of the treaty that ended the Revolutionary War?

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The Treaty of Paris

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The Treaty of Ghent

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The Treaty of Versailles

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The Treaty of Yorktown

Question 33

Did the American Revolution make the United States a monarchy?

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No

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Yes

Question 34

Why did the colonists hold the Boston Tea Party?

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To protest high taxes on tea

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To celebrate the arrival of tea

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To raise money for the Revolutionary War

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To show support for the British government

Question 35

Who was the leader of the American army during the Revolutionary War?

Accepted Answer

George Washington

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Thomas Jefferson

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Benjamin Franklin

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John Adams

Question 36

What is the name of the important document that said the American colonies were now independent from Great Britain?

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Independence Paper

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Freedom Paper

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Rights Paper

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United States Paper

Question 37

Which famous battle is thought to be the turning point of the American Revolution?

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Battle of Saratoga

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Battle of New York

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Battle of Bunker Hill

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Battle of Yorktown

Question 38

Who was the French leader who helped the American colonists fight against the British?

Accepted Answer

Marquis de Lafayette

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George Washington

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Benjamin Franklin

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Thomas Paine

Question 39

What is the name of the important document that sets up the government of the United States?

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United States Constitution

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Declaration of Independence

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Bill of Rights

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Articles of Freedom

Question 40

What was the name of the tax that made the colonists very upset?

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Stamp Tax

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Sugar Tax

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Tea Tax

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Town Tax

Question 41

What did the colonists do with the tea from the British ships at the Boston Tea Party?

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They threw it into the ocean

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They sold it for money

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They drank it themselves

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They buried it in the ground

Question 42

What was the red symbol of rebellion worn by many colonists?

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Liberty hats

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Redcoats

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Triangular hats

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American flags

Question 43

Who led the American Revolution as a military general?

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George Washington

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Thomas Jefferson

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John Adams

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Benjamin Franklin

Question 44

Which battle was a turning point in the American Revolution?

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Battle of Saratoga

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Battle of Trenton

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Battle of Bunker Hill

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Battle of Yorktown

Question 45

On what special day did the Americans declare their independence from Great Britain?

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July 4, 1776

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October 4, 1776

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September 3, 1776

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August 2, 1776

Question 46

What treaty marked the official end of the American Revolution?

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Treaty of Paris

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Treaty of London

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Treaty of Versailles

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Treaty of Ghent

Question 47

What was the most important result of the American Revolution?

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The United States became an independent nation

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The British government was overthrown

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Slavery was abolished in the United States

Question 48

What was one big reason why the American colonies fought for freedom?

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The British made the colonists pay too many taxes.

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The colonists wanted to become part of France.

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The colonists wanted to fight the Native Americans.

Question 49

What happened after the American Revolution?

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The American colonies became the United States of America.

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The British kept control of the colonies.

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The colonies became part of France.

Question 50

What is the Declaration of Independence?

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A paper that said the American colonies were free from Britain.

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A rule made by the British government.

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A letter from the British king.

Question 51

Why did the American colonists want to be independent?

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They wanted to make their own rules.

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They wanted to fight with France.

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They wanted to pay more taxes.

Question 52

What was a very important battle in the American Revolution?

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The Battle of Yorktown

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The Battle of Hastings

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The Battle of Stalingrad

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The Battle of Gettysburg

Question 53

Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?

Accepted Answer

Thomas Jefferson

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George Washington

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John Adams

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Benjamin Franklin

Question 54

What is the name of the paper that tells how the United States government works?

Accepted Answer

The Constitution

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The Bill of Rights

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The Declaration of Independence

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The Articles of Confederation

Question 55

What was one big thing that happened because of the American Revolution?

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The United States became a new country.

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The French Revolution began.

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The British Empire got bigger.

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The Industrial Revolution started.