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William Howe, 5th Viscount Howe Quiz
Unraveling the Legacy of William Howe: A Quiz on the British General in the American War of Independence
Updated: Aug 27, 2023
Take a thrilling journey back in time to the American Revolution with our captivating quiz on William Howe, the dashing British general whose bravery and tactical genius shaped the outcome of this historic conflict. Are you ready to test your knowledge?
Think you're a William Howe, 5th Viscount Howe expert? Put your knowledge to the test with this challenging quiz! With 31 questions covering a wide range of topics, this is not for the faint of heart. Are you up for the challenge? Find out how much you really know.
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A Russian Writer
A British Army Officer
A German Poet
A French General
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World War I
Napoleonic War
American War Of Independence
Korean War
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Sergeant
Lieutenant
Major
Commander-in-Chief Of British Land Forces In The Colonies
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They Were All Farmers
They All Had Distinguished Military Careers
They Were All Politicians
None Of Them Had Jobs
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1756
1746
1736
1766
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French And Indian War
War Of 1812
Civil War
Seven Years' War
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He Led A British Force To Capture The Cliffs At Anse-au-Foulon
He Was The Chaplain
He Was The Messenger
He Was The Spy
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Isle Of Man
Isle Of Wight
Jersey
Isle Of Skye
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May 1775
March 1775
January 1775
February 1775
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George Washington
Benedict Arnold
Thomas Gage
Thomas Jefferson
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New York City And Philadelphia
Houston And Dallas
Los Angeles And San Francisco
Boston And Chicago
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His Services In The Seven Years' War
His Defeat Of George Washington
His Successes In 1776
His Bravery At The Battle Of Bunker Hill
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1776
1778
1779
1777
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Member Of The House Of Lords
Member Of The House Of Commons
Chancellor Of The Exchequer
Prime Minister
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1799
1807
1815
1791
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Yes, One Son
Yes, Three Sons
Yes, Two Daughters
No
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1813
1819
1817
1814
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None, The Viscountcy Became Extinct
His Cousin
His Brother
His Son
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Battle Of Quebec
Battle Of Bunker Hill
Battle Of New York
Battle Of Philadelphia
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Thomas Gage
James Wolfe
Richard Howe
John Burgoyne
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Richard Howe
George Howe
Robert Howe
John Howe
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Cardiff, Wales
Edinburgh, Scotland
London, England
Dublin, Ireland
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1776
1777
1778
1775
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No, He Held One Political Position At A Time
Yes, At The Same Time
Yes, In Different Countries
No, He Never Held A Political Position
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New York Campaign
Quebec Campaign
Philadelphia Campaign
Saratoga Campaign
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Jersey Island
Belle Île
Isle Of Man
Isle Of Wight
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Boston
North America
Havana
New York City
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Benedict Arnold
John Adams
Thomas Paine
George Washington
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Boston And Philadelphia
Charleston And Yorktown
New York And Boston
Louisbourg And Havana
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He Was The Commander
He Served As A Foot Soldier
He Was The Chaplain
He Led A British Force To Capture The Cliffs At Anse-au-Foulon
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Jun 14, 1801
Jul 12, 1814
Dec 23, 1795
Apr 2, 1787
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