1 . When did the Revolutionary war begin and end?

 

 

 2. Which American Revolution figure was sentenced to death in the French Revolution?

 

 

 3. The second half of the war was fought almost entirely in which part of the country?

 

 

 4. Before being executed by the British, this 21-year - old Patriot recited the line "I only regret I have but one life to give for my country," his name was:

 

 

 5. The people who opposed the Revolution were called:

 

 

 6. To win the Revolution, America needed the help of:

 

 

 7.  Name the two Founding Fathers who died on the 50th anniversary of dopting the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1826? 

 8. A total of 25,000 people died as a result of the Revolution. Relative to the size of the population, what number would that be equal to today?

 

 9. What percent of colonists actively backed the Revolution?

 

 

10. Why did Yankee Doodle call the feather in his cap macaroni?

 

 

11. For most of the war, Washington's chief accomplishment was:

 

 

12. How long did most Americans who fought in the Revolutionary War serve?

 

 

13. Which American cities did the British occupy at some point during the Revolution

 

 

14. At the time of the Revolution, in how many states could slaves be found

 

 

15. According to the Declaration of Independence, "all men...are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights....which of the following rights are specified: privacy,

trial by jury, right to bear arms, the pursuit of happiness?

 

 

16. Who was the oldest signer of the Declaration of Independence at age 70?

 

 

17. Who published "Common Sense," a pamphlet that helped to stir up a feeling for

independence among Americans?

 

 

18. Finish the sentence: "Taxation without representation is....."

 

 

19. Benedict Arnold served the American army with distinction before being branded as a traitor. What acts of heroism did he perform?

 

 

20. What day was the Declaration of Independence written?

 

 

21. What woman is credited with being the voice of the American Revolution?

 

 

22. What was Washington's occupation before the Revolutionary War?

 

 

23. Where was the shot heard around the world fired?

 

 

24. When was that shot fired?

 

 

25. Who was the first casualty of the War of Independence?

 

Bonus:   When was Independence from England declared?

 

 

 

>>>>>>

 

Answers:

 

1. 1775--1783

 

2. Thomas Paine

 

3. The South

 

4. Nathan Hale

 

5. Loyalists

 

6. The French

 

7. Both John Adams and Thomas Jefferson died on the 50th anniversary of Independence

 

8. One million

 

9. Less than 50 percent

 

10. That was the name of a popular clothing fashion

 

11. Keeping the army together.

 

12. served briefly and then went home.

 

13. Boston, New York, Philadelphia and Charleston

 

14. all thirteen

 

15. The pursuit of happiness

 

16. Benjamin Franklin

 

17. Thomas Paine

 

18. tyranny

 

19. Arnold helped to capture Fort Ticonderoga from the British and helped win the

American victory at the Battle of Saratoga.

 

20. July 2, 1776

 

21. Abigail Adams

 

22. Tobacco farmer

 

23. Lexington, Massachusetts

 

24. April 19, 1775

 

25. Crispus Atticus