GK Quiz on American Independence

GK Quiz on American Independence: The Declaration of Independence was adopted by the Second Continental Congress on July 4, 1776. On that day, the thirteen colonies severed their ties with Great Britain. In this article, we will be looking at some of the most important aspects of American independence in the form of a quiz.

This quiz will be immensely beneficial for students, history enthusiasts, and, in general, anyone who is interested in knowing more about American independence.

Let’s start!

1. Who was the principal author of the Declaration of Independence?

A) George Washington

B) Thomas Jefferson

C) John Adams

D) Benjamin Franklin

Correct Answer: Thomas Jefferson

2. Which treaty recognised American independence?

A) Treaty of Paris, 1763

B) Treaty of Versailles

C) Treaty of Ghent

D) Treaty of Paris, 1783

Correct Answer: Treaty of Paris, 1783

3. Who was the Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army during the American Revolution?

A) John Adams

B) Thomas Jefferson

C) George Washington

D) Alexander Hamilton

Correct Answer: George Washington

4. Which colony was the first to declare independence from Great Britain?

A) Virginia

B) Massachusetts

C) Rhode Island

D) South Carolina

Correct Answer: Rhode Island

5. Where did the Continental Congress meet to discuss and sign the Declaration of Independence?

A) New York City

B) Boston

C) Philadelphia

D) Washington, D.C.

Correct Answer: Philadelphia

6. Which of the following was not one of the original 13 colonies?

A) New York

B) Pennsylvania

C) Ohio

D) Georgia

Correct Answer: Ohio

7. Which battle is considered the turning point of the American Revolutionary War?  

A) Battle of Bunker Hill  

B) Battle of Saratoga  

C) Battle of Yorktown  

D) Battle of Trenton  

 Correct Answer: Battle of Saratoga

8. What was the last major battle of the American Revolutionary War?

A) Battle of Bunker Hill

B) Battle of Saratoga

C) Battle of Yorktown

D) Battle of Trenton

Correct Answer: Battle of Yorktown

9. Who was the principal author of the United States Constitution, often called the "Father of the Constitution"?

A) George Washington

B) John Adams

C) Thomas Jefferson

D) James Madison

Correct Answer: James Madison

10. Which event directly prompted the First Continental Congress to meet in 1774?

A) Boston Tea Party

B) Boston Massacre

C) Intolerable Acts

D) Stamp Act

Correct Answer: Intolerable Acts

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