How did the colonial militia know the British were coming to Lexington?

The midnight ride of Revere, Prescott, and Dawes

What is the significance of the Battle of Saratoga?

It's considered the turning point of the war

How did Ben Franklin help the American war effort?

By convincing the French government to aid the colonists

What did George Washington have in common with Lord Cornwallis?

They were both in charge of their respective armies

Which of the following is an opinion about the American Revolution?

Washington's men showed far more courage than the British

How did the colonial militias differ from the modern U.S. Army?

Colonial were volunteers; modern is paid, professionals

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How did the colonial militia know the British were coming to Lexington?
Spies in the British army warned them
The midnight ride of Revere, Prescott, and Dawes
They didn't know, and they were taken by surprise
The British troops movements were obvious, and easy to see
2
If you were a soldier at Valley Forge, what would be the biggest risk to your well-being?
Heat Stroke
Drowning
attacks by British soldiers
Frostbite
3
What is the significance of the Battle of Saratoga?
It as a major British victory
It was the last major battle of the American Revolution
It's considered the turning point of the war
It was where the first shots of the war were fired
4
What word provides the best description of the time spent at Valley Forge?
uneventful
grueling
restful
refreshing
5
How did Ben Franklin help the American war effort?
By writing the Declaration of Independence
By serving as a general in the Continental Army
By serving as President of the Continental Congress
By convincing the French government to aid the colonists
6
Place the following Battles in sequence: A)Yorktown; B)Bunker Hill; C) Lexington
C, A, B
B, C, A
C, B, A
B, A, C
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What did George Washington have in common with Lord Cornwallis?
They were both elected by their fellow citizens
They both won key victories over the British Army
They were both in charge of their respective armies
They both received titles from the King of England
8
Which of the following is an opinion about the American Revolution?
Washington's men respected him
Washington's men showed far more courage than the British
Fighting on their home soil was an advantage for colonists
The last major battle of the war took place in Virginia
9
"Thomas Paine exhorted the colonists to support independence." What does "exhorted" mean?
strongly urged
discouraged
expected
politely asked
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How did the colonial militias differ from the modern U.S. Army?
Colonial militias had no ranks, modern army does
Colonial were trained for months; modern army hardly at all
Colonial men used swords and bayonets; modern army uses guns
Colonial were volunteers; modern is paid, professionals

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