Patriots and Loyalists on Film: Revolutionary War Movies Quiz

On April 19, 1775, 77 armed minutemen exchanged fire with 700 British troops at the Battle of Lexington, launching the American Revolutionary War.

D.W. Griffith directed "The Hessian Renegades," a 1909 silent short film about the American Revolution.

Robert Goldstein received a 10-year prison sentence for producing the Revolutionary War film "The Spirit of '76," which was released in 1917. Goldstein was convicted under the Espionage Act because the film depicts the British — our World War I allies at the time — unfavorably. Goldstein's sentence was later commuted to three years in prison and a $5,000 fine.

The 1922 Revolutionary War film "Cardigan" stars William "Buster" Collier Jr. when he was at the height of his career.

The box office failure of the 1924 film "America" is considered the end of D.W. Griffith's dominance as Hollywood's preeminent director.

In a 1775 speech to the Virginia Congressional Convention, Virginia statesman Patrick Henry said this line. It was a line that would become oft-quoted in historical movies.

Actor Henry Fonda stars as the lead character Gil Martin in the Revolutionary War movie "Drums Along the Mohawk."

The 1939 Revolutionary War short film "Sons of Liberty" features the biographical story of American patriot Haym Salomon. The film won an Oscar in 1940 for best short subject.

"The Howards of Virginia" was released in the U.S. on Sept. 19, 1940.

Wilde plays Maj. John Boulton in "The Scarlet Coat."

Actor Jack Lord stars in the Revolutionary era orientation film "Williamsburg: The Story of a Patriot."

The titular character in the Walt Disney movie "Johnny Tremain" is a patriot during the Revolutionary War.

"John Paul Jones" stars actor Robert Stack as the film's titular character.

"The Devil's Disciple" was released in 1959.

The 1961 film "Lafayette" is about a French nobleman who provided money, weapons and soldiers to the Colonial army.

The Battles of Saratoga, two battles in 1777, are considered the turning point of the Revolutionary War. They led to the surrender of British Gen. John Burgoyne and the French government, as well as the recognition of American independence.

"1776," a film version of the eponymous Broadway musical, was nominated for the Oscar for best cinematography.

The 30-minute film "Independence" revolves around the events that occurred in Philadelphia in the late 18th century.

The 1979 television movie "The Rebels" is based on a historical novel of the same name.

Al Pacino plays Dobb, a trapper from New York who becomes involved in the Revolutionary War.

"April Morning" is based on the 1961 novel of the same name by Howard Fast.

In 1987, actor Patrick Stewart starred in the television movie "The Devil's Disciple."

Gibson plays Benjamin Martin, a farmer who fights in the Revolutionary War after his son is killed by a British officer.

"The Crossing" depicts Washington and his forces crossing the Delaware River to Trenton, New Jersey.

During a September 1779 battle, John Paul Jones responded to British demands that he surrender by saying this.

Quinn plays Arnold, a general during the Revolutionary War who defected to the British army.

The Culper spy ring was established by head of the Continental Army's secret service, Benjamin Tallmadge.

Filming took place exclusively in Romania.

In "Beyond the Mask," the mercenary changes sides and fights for the Colonies.

The Treaty of Paris was signed on Sept. 3, 1783.