Washington crossing the Delaware

Why did the colonists lose the Battle at Lexington against the British?

colonists were surprised to see the British at Lexington

German soldiers fighting for the British

Which of the following is true of the Treaty of Paris?

all British soldiers must leave America

Many Americans believed taxation by Parliament was unjust because it

was done without representation of the colonists

British ships used a blockade to

stop supplies from reaching the Continental Army.

Why is the Battle of Bunker Hill so important to the American Revolution?

colonists gained confidence they could fight the British

Why is the Battle of Saratoga considered the turning point of the American Revolution?

convinced the French to form an alliance with the colonies

Which of the following was NOT a British advantage in the war?

knowledge of the terrain (area)

Which of the following was not a cause of the American Revolution?

The British were bullied by the colonists.

What was the purpose of the Treaty of Paris?

this treaty ended the Revolutionary War

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1
The Hessians' main goal for fighting was
to earn respect
to free their homeland from British control
to earn money
to earn the respect of the British
2
During the harsh winter Washington stayed where with his soldiers?
Bunker Hill
South Carolina
Valley Forge
Valley of Death
3
This is an image of
Franklin crossing the Philadelphia
Washington crossing the Ohio
Washington crossing the Delaware
Jefferson crossing the Richmond
4
Why did the colonists lose the Battle at Lexington against the British?
Colonists were warned the British were coming
colonists were surprised to see the British at Lexington
The British did not have enough ammunition to keep fighting
British army had 70 men but colonists had gathered 400 men.
5
The Hessians were
German soldiers fighting for the British
Hungarian soldiers fighting for the British
German soldiers fighting for the Patriots
German soldiers fighting for the French
6
Which of the following is true of the Treaty of Paris?
British soldiers must turn in all weapons immediately
all British soldiers must leave America
The King must formally apologize to the colonists
Florida must be returned to Spain
7
Which was the final battle where the British surrendered and recognized the U.S as independent?
Bunker Hill
Saratoga
Valley Forge
Yorktown
8
Which of the following was NOT an American/Colonial advantage in the war?
knowledge of the terrain (area)
aid from Spain
aid from the French
a stronger navy
9
On Christmas night of 1776, the Patriots scored an important victory where?
Bunker Hill
Saratoga
Trenton
Georgetown
10
Washington's aide at Trenton who went on to be the first Secretary of Treasury
John Quincy Adams
Alexander Hamilton
John Adams
Ben Franklin
11
Many Americans believed taxation by Parliament was unjust because it
violated he English Bill of Rights
was done without the King’s approval
ignored the philosophy of absolutism
was done without representation of the colonists
12
British ships used a blockade to
prevent supplies from being stolen from British ships.
prevent supplies from being moved out of Britain.
stop supplies from reaching the Continental Army.
stop Washington's retreat.
13
This group represented the first attempt at a Republican government in the colonies.
Committees of Correspondence
1st Continental Congress
2nd Continental Congress
Stamp Act Congress
14
Famous naval hero who said, "I have not yet begun to fight!"
Francis Marion
Richard Pearson
John Paul Jones
George Rogers Clark
15
Why is the Battle of Bunker Hill so important to the American Revolution?
thanks to Paul Revere’s warning, the colonists were won
the Declaration of Independence was signed at Bunker Hill
British were unprepared and were forced to retreat
colonists gained confidence they could fight the British
16
When did the colonists declare independence from Britain?
July 1776
July 1775
May 1773
May 1774
17
It is estimated that how many colonists were Patriots vs Loyalists (the rest were neutral)?
80 % Patriot ; 5 % Loyalist
70 % Patriot ; 10 % Loyalist
15 % Patriot ; 50 % Loyalist
45 % Patriot ; 30 % Loyalist
18
Why is the Battle of Saratoga considered the turning point of the American Revolution?
convinced the French to form an alliance with the colonies
the British navy suffered an embarrassing defeat
Washington was appointed the General of the Colonial Army
Native American tribes joined the war in support of British
19
In 1777, William Howe captured what city causing Congress to flee?
Boston, MA
Philadelphia,PA
Washington, D.C
New York City
20
Which of the following was NOT a British advantage in the war?
stronger military
larger population
knowledge of the terrain (area)
more money
21
Which of the following was not a cause of the American Revolution?
The Boston Massacre.
The British were bullied by the colonists.
The United States declared independence.
The colonists were over taxed.
22
This is an image of
Battle of Saratoga
Boston Massacre
French and Indian War
Boston Tea Party
23
What was the purpose of the Treaty of Paris?
this treaty ended the Boston Massacre
this treaty ended the Revolutionary War
this treaty ended the French Revolution
this treaty ended the Civil War
24
The main author of the Declaration of Independence was
George Washinton
Thomas Jefferson
Alexander Hamilton
John Adams

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