American Revolution Multiple Choice Test Questions

Multiple Choice & Short Answer Questions

The short answer and multiple choice questions in this lesson plan will test a student's recall and understanding of the American Revolution. Use these questions for quizzes, homework assignments, or tests. The questions are great for evaluating whether or not your students have read and understand the material. They help with ongoing formative assessment and final evaluations as well.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who was the commander in in chief of the First Continental Army?
a. George Washington
b. Thomas Jefferson
c. General Cornwallis
d. Samuel Adams

2. Who was the British king during the American Revolution?
a. King Henry VIII
b. King George III
c. King Midas
d. Prince Caspian

3. What Revolutionary figure later became the 2nd President of the United States?
a. King George III
b. George Washington
c. Thomas Jefferson
d. John Adams

4. Who defended the British soldiers in their...
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