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American War of Independence trivia quiz

American War of Independence trivia, played live: seven rounds, ten seconds a question. QuizDown has over 120 American War of Independence questions, from easy to expert, and you’re matched with a real player who gets the same seven.

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What the American War of Independence questions cover

  • Cowpens
  • Naval War
  • Pamphlets
  • Quebec
  • Saratoga
  • Savannah
  • Trenton
  • Camden
  • Charleston
  • Continental Congress
  • Conway Cabal
  • Culper Ring

Try three American War of Independence questions

Question 1

In what year did armed fighting between the colonies and Britain begin?

  1. 1775
  2. 1770
  3. 1783
  4. 1776
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1775

Question 2

On what date did the Continental Congress adopt its formal statement of separation from Britain?

  1. July 4, 1775
  2. July 4, 1776
  3. September 17, 1787
  4. March 4, 1789
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July 4, 1776

Question 3

Who served as commander in chief of the Continental Army?

  1. John Adams
  2. Thomas Jefferson
  3. George Washington
  4. Benjamin Franklin
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George Washington

In a real match you’d have ten seconds for each, and faster right answers score more.

How a American War of Independence match works

  1. Seven rounds. The same seven American War of Independence questions for you and your opponent.
  2. Ten seconds each. A right answer in two seconds scores 20; at the buzzer, 11.
  3. The last round counts double. It’s never over until it’s over.

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