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Revolutionary War Jeopardy
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The United States won its
Independence from:
A.
B.
C.
D.
Spain
France
Britain
Canada
A1
The Revolutionary War
lasted from:
A.
B.
C.
D.
1775-1777
1775-1783
1776-1779
1776-1777
B1
These famous words: “We hold
these truths to be selfevident,that all men are created
equal…” are part of
A.
B.
C.
D.
The Constitution of the United States
The Bill of Rights
The Declaration of Independence
None of these
C1
Which American Revolution
figure spent time “charming”
French citizens?
A.
B.
C.
D.
John Adams
Sam Adams
Thomas Paine
Benjamin Franklin
D1
The second half of the war was
fought almost entirely in:
A.
B.
C.
D.
The South
The mid-Atlantic
New England
Mexico
E1
Before switching to the British,
this ex-Patriot soldier was wellknown for his fighting ability.
A.
B.
C.
D.
John Paul Jones
George Washington
Benedict Arnold
Nathan Hale
F1
The people who opposed the
Revolution were called:
A.
B.
C.
D.
Loyalists
Whigs
Republicans
Americans
G1
Freedom was promised to slaves
if they would fight:
A.
B.
C.
D.
In the British Army
In the American Army
Neither
Both A and B
H1
To win the Revolution, America
needed the help of:
A.
B.
C.
D.
The Hessians
The Indians
The French
The Huns
A2
A famous Revolutionary War
pamphlet called The Crisis began
with:
A.
B.
C.
D.
It was the best of times, it was the worst of
times.
These are the times that try men’s souls.
The time has come, the walrus said, to talk of
many things.
Ask not what you can do for your country…
B2
For most of the war, Washington’s
chief accomplishment was:
A.
B.
C.
D.
Keeping the army together.
Winning many battles, major and minor.
Killing large numbers of British soldiers.
None of the above.
C2
The Minutemen were so called
because:
A.
B.
C.
D.
The could be mustered in a few minutes.
Their equipment was up to the minute.
They often were forced to subsist on
Minute Rice.
They did not have a minute hand on their
watches.
D2
Only one of the following did not
sign the Declaration of
Independence:
A.
B.
C.
D.
Thomas Jefferson
Patrick Henry
George Washington
John Adams
E2
Most Americans who fought in
the Revolution:
A.
B.
C.
D.
Served in the entire war.
Served briefly and then went home.
Changed sides at least once.
Died.
F2
The British occupied which of
the following cities at some point
during the Revolution:
A.
B.
C.
D.
Boston
New York
Philadelphia
All of the above.
G2
According to the Declaration of
Independence, “all men … are endowed
by their Creator with certain unalienable
Rights…” Among the rights specified in
the Declaration are:
A.
B.
C.
D.
The right to privacy.
The right to trial by jury.
The right to bear arms.
The pursuit of happiness.
H2
The Declaration refers to the
King of Britain several times, but
not by name. Who was the King
of Britain at this time?
A.
B.
C.
D.
James I
John II
George III
Ringo
A3
The oldest signer of the
Declaration of Independence was
70. His first name was NOT
George, Thomas or John.
Who was he?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Washington
Jefferson
Franklin
Adams
B3
Who published Common Sense, a
pamphlet that helped to stir up a
feeling for independence among
Americans?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Samuel Adams
Patrick Henry
Thomas Paine
George Washington
C3
A popular cry during the Prerevolutionary period in America
was “Taxation without
representation is…” Add the
missing word.
A.
B.
C.
D.
Unconstitutional
Tyranny
Illegal
Fine with us
D3
The Americans swallowed their fear
at the top of Breed’s Hill, determined
to follow orders. What were the
orders?
A.
B.
C.
D.
“Don’t fire until you see the white’s of
their eyes!”
“Don’t give up the ship!”
“Damn the Torpedoes! Full Speed Ahead.”
“I have not yet begun to fight!”
E3
Benedict Arnold served the American army
with distinction before he was branded as a
traitor.Which of the following statements about
him is TRUE?
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
He switched to the British side.
He helped with the American victory at the Battle of
Saratoga.
He was a good friend and soldier to George
Washington.
All of the above.
None of the above.
F3
The Fourth of July
commemorates:
A.
B.
C.
D.
The start of the American Revolution.
Adoption of the Declaration of
Independence.
The end of the American Revolution.
The first day of summer.
G3
The French king whom Franklin
the Charmer asked for help was:
A.
B.
C.
D.
George II
George III
George IV
Louis VII
H3
Not included among the original
13 colonies was:
A.
B.
C.
D.
Pennsylvania
New York
New Jersey
Colorado
A4
Who was unanimously chosen by
the 2nd Continental Congress as
Commander in Chief of the
Army?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Brett Favre
George Washington
Ben Franklin
Paul Revere
B4
In 1770, during the Boston Massacre,
British soldiers sent to maintain order
quelled a crowd of rioting colonists and
killed 5. Who represented them?
A.
B.
C.
D.
John Adams
Johnny Cochran
Hilary Clinton
Johnny Burgoyne
C4
Mary Ludwig Hayes was:
A.
B.
C.
D.
Royal Governor of Virginia
A stamp collector in Boston.
A reputed protest leader and among those
killed in the Boston Massacre.
A patriot known as Molly Pitcher.
D4
The Boston Tea Party of 1773
was:
A.
B.
C.
D.
A colonial fundraiser organized by Boston
society ladies.
A publicity stunt set up by coffee
importers.
A protest against the British tea tax.
A birthday party for the Queen.
E4
When angry colonists boarded
three tea ships and dumped tea
into Boston Harbor, they were
disguised as:
A.
B.
C.
D.
Pirates
Indians
Gypsies
Women
F4
Patrick Henry leaped into History
on March 23, 1775, when he
addressed the Virginia
convention and declared:
A.
B.
C.
D.
“I only regret that I have but one life to
give for my country!”
“Give me Liberty or Give me Death!”
(pick me… pick me … oh pick me!)
“Let them eat cake!”
“Ouch, I think I pulled a hamstring!”
G4
The first battles of the American
Revolution began on April 19,
1775, at:
A.
B.
C.
D.
Bunker Hill and Fort Ticonderoga
Marengo and Waterloo
Lexington and Concord
Saratoga
H4
Well known is the fact that Paul Revere
made his famous ride on the previous
night to alert the colonists that the British
were coming to destroy arms. Also riding
on that memorable night was:
A.
B.
C.
D.
James Revere
Nathan Hale
William Dawes
Deborah Sampson
A5
The most famous work of art depicting
the Revolution, “Washington Crossing
the Delaware,” (pictured in your
textbook) was painted by:
A.
B.
C.
D.
Gilbert Stuart
Emanuel Leutze
John Singer Sargent
Picasso
B5
Washington actually crossed the
Delaware in 1776 into
Pennsylvania. Why did he need
to get across?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Holiday Inn Express.
British were chasing him.
He wanted to attack the French.
None of the above.
C5
From December 1777 to June 1778,
undergoing severe hardships, the
Continental Army was encamped at
Valley Forge. Why did they suffer so
much?
A.
B.
C.
D.
They could not afford supplies from
Profiteers.
They were cold and hungry.
Merchants only took gold coins.
All of the above.
D5
The foreign power who came
most decisively to the colonists’
aid was:
A.
B.
C.
D.
Poland
France
Spain
Britain
E5
All of these are strengths of the
British except:
A.
B.
C.
D.
Will to fight.
Well trained Army/Mercenaries
Endless supplies and ammunitions.
Lots of troops.
F5
When the Marquis de Lafayette
was made a major general in the
Continental Army in 1777, his
age was:
A.
B.
C.
D.
20
26
32
19
G5
Which are similarities between
the Olive Branch Petition and the
Declaration of Independence?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Written by Congress
Listed the Wrongs of the King of England
Sent to the King
A and B only
H5
The general who commanded the
British army at Yorktown was:
A.
B.
C.
D.
General Burgoyne
General Cornbury
General Cornwallis
General Lee
A6
The formal independence of the
United States was not recognized
until 1783 by:
A.
B.
C.
D.
The Treaty of Ghent
The Treaty of Paris
The Treaty of Hague
None of the above
B6
The Declaration of Independence
was largely the work of:
A.
B.
C.
D.
Benjamin Franklin
Alexander Hamilton
Thomas Jefferson
Herbie Hancock
C6
The number of delegates signing
the Declaration of Independence
was:
A.
B.
C.
D.
77
65
56
5
D6
Why did Washington feel he had
to attack the Hessians at Trenton?
A.
B.
C.
D.
So his men would not resign on December
31.
He needed more supplies.
He needed more men to join the cause.
These are all reasons.
E6
John Hancock is probably best
remembered today for:
A.
B.
C.
D.
Helping to forge the Liberty Bell.
His outsized signature on the Declaration
of Independence.
Founding the insurance company that
bears his name.
Starting a Retro-Rock band called The
Jumpin’ John Hancocks!
F6
The opening line of the
Declaration of Independence is:
A.
B.
C.
D.
“That these united colonies are and of
right ought to be free and independent
states.”
“We, the people of the United States.”
“When in the course of human events.”
“Four score and seven years ago.”
G6
According to the Declaration of
Independence, why did the
people create a government?
A.
B.
C.
D.
So they could have a king.
To secure basic rights.
So they could not pay taxes.
All of the above.
H6