American Revolution

📖 5th Grade American Revolution Quiz – Free Printable PDF

🇺🇸 Test Your Knowledge of U.S. History’s Greatest Turning Point

The American Revolution wasn’t just about war—it was about freedom, leadership, and the birth of a nation. Perfect for classrooms, homeschoolers, or curious minds, this 5th Grade American Revolution Quiz helps reinforce key facts in a fun, student-friendly way.

✅ Includes free printable PDF version at the end!
✅ Answer key provided

🧠 American Revolution Quiz (Multiple Choice – 10 Questions)

1. Why did the American colonists want independence from Britain?
A) They loved British food
B) They wanted their own king
C) They were being taxed without representation
D) They wanted to move to Canada

2. Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
A) George Washington
B) Thomas Jefferson
C) Benjamin Franklin
D) John Adams

3. What year did the American Revolution begin?
A) 1492
B) 1620
C) 1775
D) 1865

4. Who was the main commander of the Continental Army?
A) Alexander Hamilton
B) Paul Revere
C) George Washington
D) Abraham Lincoln

5. What was the name of the famous protest against British tea taxes?
A) The Tea Party
B) The Boston Tea Party
C) The Tea Rebellion
D) The Liberty Splash

6. What was the final battle of the American Revolution?
A) Battle of Bunker Hill
B) Battle of Lexington
C) Battle of Saratoga
D) Battle of Yorktown

7. Which country helped the American colonists defeat the British?
A) Spain
B) France
C) Germany
D) Canada

8. What important document was signed in 1776?
A) The Constitution
B) The Bill of Rights
C) The Declaration of Independence
D) The Emancipation Proclamation

9. Who is famous for riding through the night to warn that “The British are coming”?
A) Thomas Paine
B) John Hancock
C) Paul Revere
D) Samuel Adams

10. What did the colonists call British soldiers?
A) Bluecoats
B) Redcoats
C) Greyshirts
D) Goldbacks

✅ Answer Key:

  1. C) They were being taxed without representation
  2. B) Thomas Jefferson
  3. C) 1775
  4. C) George Washington
  5. B) The Boston Tea Party
  6. D) Battle of Yorktown
  7. B) France
  8. C) The Declaration of Independence
  9. C) Paul Revere
  10. B) Redcoats

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