Question 1
In which city was the Declaration of Independence adopted in 1776?
- Philadelphia
- Charleston
- Boston
- New York City
Show the answer
Philadelphia
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18th Century History trivia quiz
18th Century History trivia, played live: seven rounds, ten seconds a question. QuizDown has over 120 18th Century History questions, from easy to expert, and you’re matched with a real player who gets the same seven.
What the 18th Century History questions cover
- American Revolution
- French Revolution
- Industrial Revolution
- Anglo-Mysore Wars
- Austrian Succession
- Diplomatic Revolution
- Haitian Revolution
- Reign of Terror
- Andean Rebellion
- British India
- Colonial America
- Early America
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Question 2
Who commanded the Continental Army during the fight for independence from Britain?
- Benjamin Franklin
- George Washington
- John Adams
- Thomas Jefferson
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George Washington
Question 3
Which French king was executed by guillotine in 1793?
- Louis XV
- Charles X
- Louis XVI
- Louis XIV
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Louis XVI
In a real match you’d have ten seconds for each, and faster right answers score more.
How a 18th Century History match works
- Seven rounds. The same seven 18th Century History questions for you and your opponent.
- Ten seconds each. A right answer in two seconds scores 20; at the buzzer, 11.
- The last round counts double. It’s never over until it’s over.
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