Test your knowledge of the American Revolution’s causes, campaigns, and outcomes. See how well you can place people, places, and pivotal documents between 1775 and 1783.
In which year did fighting in the American Revolution begin?
1776
1775
1773
1778
Which battles in Massachusetts are often called the “shot heard ’round the world”?
Bunker Hill (historical term)
Yorktown
Lexington and Concord
Saratoga
Which 1777 victory persuaded a European power to support the American cause?
Bunker Hill
Trenton
Saratoga
Cowpens
Who served as commander of the Continental Army during the war?
Benedict Arnold
John Adams
Nathanael Greene
George Washington
Washington’s surprise attack after crossing which river led to victory at Trenton in 1776?
The Ohio River
The Delaware River
The Hudson River
The Potomac River
Where did the Continental Army endure a harsh winter encampment in 1777–1778?
Morristown
Valley Forge
Charleston
Cambridge
Which 1778 pact formalized a military alliance between the United States and France?
Treaty of Alliance
Pinckney’s Treaty
Treaty of Paris
Jay Treaty
Which 1781 siege ended with a British army’s surrender, effectively deciding the war?
Savannah
Charleston
Newport
Yorktown
On what date is U.S. Independence commonly celebrated each year?
September 3, 1783
October 19, 1781
July 4, 1776
July 2, 1776
Which treaty formally ended the war between the United States and Great Britain?
Treaty of Ghent
Treaty of Utrecht
Treaty of Amiens
Treaty of Paris (1783)
Starter
Good start—review causes, campaigns, and key documents of the Revolution to build confidence.
Solid
Strong grasp of the Revolution. Add detail on diplomacy and the Southern campaign to reach the next tier.
Expert!
Excellent—your knowledge connects battles, politics, and international alliances with nuance.
