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The American Revolution
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1
Where did the first battles of the American Revolution take place?
Lexington and Concord
Bunker Hill and Breed's Hill
Trenton and Princeton
Savannah and Charleston
2
How did the King of England respond to the Olive Branch petition?
imposed more taxes
burned New York City
sent delegates to work out a plan
refused the petition and sent more troops
3
Who wrote the first draft of the Declaration of Independence?
John Adams
Thomas Jefferson
Benjamin Franklin
John Hancock
4
Who was chosen to lead the Continental Army?
George Washington
Benjamin Franklin
John Hancock
Thomas Jefferson
5
What is a Hessian?
German soldier who was paid to fight
a supporter of the revolution
those who were against the revolution
colonist who was to be ready to fight at any minute
6
Which of the following was the deadliest battle of the war?
New York
Yorktown
Saratoga
Bunker Hill
7
____ joined Washington's army and is responsible for lobbying for reinforcements from France.
Marquis de Lafayette
Patrick Henry
George Cornwallis
Friedrich Von Steuben
8
Prior to the Battle of Lexington, why were the British marching towards Concord?
to retrieve ammunition stored there
to burn the town
to put down a rebellion
to attack the colonists
9
____ is known for training the colonial soldiers and turning them into a fighting force.
Patrick Henry
George Cornwallis
Friedrich Von Steuben
Marquis de Lafayette
10
What battle ended the American Revolution?
Valley Forge
Princeton
Saratoga
Yorktown
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What country will become an ally to the colonies after the Battle of Saratoga?
Portugal
Italy
France
Spain
