What was significance of the Battle of Yorktown?

It was the last major battle of the Revolution

Why was the Battle of Saratoga a turning point for the patriots?

They gained support from France and Spain

Why is the Battle of Lexington important?

It was the first battle of the Revolution

What was a result of the First Continental Congress?

Declaration of Rights was drafted

One of the ten resolutions in the Declaration of Rights was to

Ensure right to life, liberty, and property

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American Revolution - Grade 8

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1
Who had much success fighting the British navy in the war at sea?
Nathan Hale
Paul Revere
Mary Ludgwig Hayes
John Paul Jones
2
What was significance of the Battle of Yorktown?
Allowed the French to gain colonial territory
It was the last major battle of the Revolution
Showed British they could reduce troops and still win war
It convinced colonists to comply with British rule
3
Why was the Battle of Saratoga a turning point for the patriots?
They got a Prussian to help train the army
They gained support from France and Spain
They realized they didn't need foreign allies
The Redcoat victory made them more determined to win
4
Victory at Yorktown was made possible because of strategic error made by
Gen Howe
Benedict Arnold
George Washington
Charles Cornwallis
5
What inspired colonists to draft the Declaration of Independence
Paine's Common Sense
Paul Revere's ride
Washington's strong command of the army
the Battle of Bunker Hill
6
French Nobleman who served in the Continental Army
Jean Lafeat
Pepe LePew
Marquis de Lafayette
Jean Valjean
7
She earned the nickname Molly Pitcher by bringing water to thirsty Patriot troops
Peggy Shippen Arnold
Deborah Sampson
Betsy Ross
Mary Ludwig Hayes
8
Why is the Battle of Lexington important?
It resulted in many British casualties
It was the longest battle of the Revolution
It forced colonists to comply with British rule
It was the first battle of the Revolution
9
Colonists who sided with the British were called
Loyalists
Patriots
Redcoats
Whigs
10
Which delegate from Virginia encouraged colonists to fight for independence from Britain?
Patrick Henry
George Washington
Paul Revere
Thomas Jefferson
11
What was a result of the First Continental Congress?
Colonists agreed to comply with British rules
Declaration of Rights was drafted
Declaration of Independence was drafted
King George agreed to comply with colonist's demands
12
Patriot forces took Hessian troops by surprise in this battle
Battle of Trenton
Battle of Bunker Hill
Battle of Lexington
Battle of Saratoga
13
One of the ten resolutions in the Declaration of Rights was to
Ensure right to life, liberty, and property
Remind them they were entitled to rights
Assure colonists that Britain sought a peaceful solution
Convince colonists they weren't ready to challenge Britain
14
General Washington and troops were forced to retreat here after losses
South Carolina
New York
Philadelphia
Valley Forge

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